Good evening, welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: November 25th, 2021. Today is National Parfait Day which would be fun to share with Charlie if we had the ingredients to make a Parfait. Which we don’t have and I don’t plan on going to the store. If you are and would pick up the ingredients I will make the Parfaits for us.
National Parfait Day is a Holiday observed annually on November 25th and used to celebrate a recipe that can be a healthy dish or a decadent dish depending on how you cook. The word Parfait is used not only to describe a dish served in France that’s made by boiling Cream, Egg, Sugar, and Syrup to create a puree with a custard-like consistency but also a recipe that’s made using alternating layers of Ice Cream and Fruit. No matter which version you enjoy, you’re going to want to make sure that you celebrate this Holiday with friends and family.
The History Of National Parfait Day
The French version of the Parfait can be traced back to the 19th Century. In fact, the oldest written recipe of this version that is now known as Parfait was published in 1892. As we stated in our introduction, this version was made using boiled Cream, Sugar, and Syrup to make a dish like Custard. This is different from the American Parfait, which is usually made by either alternating layers of Ice Cream and Fruit. Or alternating layers of Yogurt, Nuts, Granola, and Liqueurs. The American version became popular during the 20th Century.
Facts About Parfait
This dessert is so much fun, we thought that it might be appropriate to give everyone fun facts about Parfaits.
- When Parfaits were first invented they were served on plates and now they’re served in tall glasses.
- Parfait means “perfect” in French.
- The 1st of May is observed as National Chocolate Parfait Day. Doesn’t that sound yummy?
- Did you know there was a Coffee drink made in the 1860s that was named Parfait. Which didn’t resemble the dessert as we know it today.
- Not all Parfait dishes are sweet, there are savory Parfait dishes.
It doesn’t matter if you want to enjoy the original French version of the Parfait or you have a yearning for the American version, the point of this Holiday is to choose the version you like and enjoy a Parfait. While you’re enjoying your Parfait, don’t forget to post a pic of your creation on Social Media using hashtag #NationalParfaitDay.
National “Eat with a Friend” Day
National Eat with a Friend Day is celebrated November every 25th every year. The Holiday gives recognition to the bond that friends get when they eat together. Eating with friends lets you catch up on each other’s lives while at the time, indulging in your favorite foods.
About National Eat with a Friend Day
During National Eat with a Friends Day, people plan various activities that let them achieve eating with friends. They think of good meals and desserts to eat, then they shop together for ingredients, prepare and cook the recipes, and enjoy and eat together. Other people, especially busy ones, prefer to eat with their friends in a restaurant. People also share on Social Media how they’re participating in the celebration.
History
There is limited knowledge about the history of National Eat with a Friend Day and we don’t know when, or how the Holiday began and we don’t have a clue to who created the Holiday. Still, we can make a good guess as to why such event was established. Perhaps a person or a group of people thought that eating with one’s friend is just loved by the people. They must have then thought that National Eat With A Friend Day deserves being metioned in the list of food Holidays.
Celebration Ideas and Activities
Here are the best things to do to make your celebration of the National Eat with a Friend Day as fun as it can be:
Eat with Your Friends at Home
One great idea for your celebration is to indulge yourself into eating delicious meals with your friend while you binge watch movies which would be relaxing and fulfilling to do at the end of the day while you relax with your friend.
Eat with Your Friends at a Restaurant
Another good idea to celebrate this Holiday is to eat with your friends at a restaurant. Ask your friend which restaurant or food chain to go to. Perhaps you have a great idea of a place that your friends still haven’t tried yet. Or maybe it is the other way around – your friend knows just the perfect place you haven’t been to. Wherever you decide to eat make sure to celebrate the Holiday as fun as it can be.
Celebrate on Social Media
You can also take your celebration to Social Media and use the hashtag #NationalEatWithAFriendsDay to let your friends and followers know that you are participating in the celebration of this Holiday. Let them know that a celebration takes place every year and how happy you are enjoying your day.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
