NATIONAL PEACH PIE DAY & NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY - 24 Aug 2014. There is no doubt that your mouth will begin to water and you will immediately be hungry for dessert when you see that August 24 is annually celebrated as National Peach Pie Day. On this day, remember the à la mode! Piles of peaches, either fresh or frozen, mixed with sugars, cinnamon and a few other ingredients inside a buttery, flaky crust are the make-up of this delicious dessert. ◦The state of Georgia has been known as the center of peach growers. ◦Georgia is known as the “Peach State” ◦Peach harvest occurs between June and August. ◦Harvest from each peach tree lasts about one week. ◦There are two main varieties of peaches: Clingstone and Freestone. ◦A medium peach weighs 2.6 oz. ◦A medium peach typically contains 30 calories, 7 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of protein, 140 mg of potassium, and 8% of the daily value for vitamin C. National Waffle Day. The first United States patent for a waffle iron was issued to Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York on August 24, 1869. Now, August 24 annually celebrates National Waffle Day in honor of this anniversary. Eaten throughout the world, a waffle is a leavened batter or dough that is cooked between two plates that are patterned to give a characteristic size, shape and surface impression. Based on the type of waffle iron used as well as recipe used there are many variations of waffles.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 10:33:35 +0000
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