Today is...
Oatmeal Cookie Day

Oatmeal cookies have been around since the late 1800s. They originated in England, and evolved from the savory oatcake. In the Middle Ages, soldiers carried oatcakes with them in case they needed a quick boost of energy during battle. Although our modern-day version is much sweeter, oatcakes and oatmeal cookies share many of the same ingredients including spices, nuts, and raisins.
Oats are an excellent source of iron and fiber, which explains why oatmeal cookies are the healthiest type of cookie! Make a batch today to celebrate Oatmeal Cookie Day!

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March is National Peanut Month & International Ideas Month & National Craft Month

This week is American Chocolate Week & National Spring Fever Week & National Wildlife Week

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History for March 18 1813 - David Melville patented the gas streetlight. 1834 - The first railroad tunnel in the U.S. was completed. The work was in Pennsylvania. 1911 - Theodore Roosevelt opened the Roosevelt Dam in Arizona. It was the largest dam in the U.S. at the time. 1945 - Maurice "Rocket" Richard became the first National Hockey League (NHL) player to score 50 goals. 1997 - Yanni became the first western composer/performer to play at the Taj Mahal in India. ________________________________________________________ "The true way to soften one’s troubles is to solace those of others." --Mme. De Maintenon