Food Holidays: September 16th, 2022

Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: September 16th, 2022. Today is National Apple Dumping Day which neither Charlie or I’ve ever had. As for David I am not sure if he has had a Apple Dumpling or not. How about you have you had a Apple Dumpling? If you did did you like the Apple Dumpling? Would you have it again?

National Apple Dumpling Day

National Apple Dumpling Day is celebrated on September 17th. Did you know an Apple a day keeps the doctor away? What does an Apple Dumpling a day do? It keeps you ‘filled’ for the day! In a Country where Apples are available year-round, dedicating a day to the world’s favorite Fruit is our definition of fun food creativity.

History of National Apple Dumpling Day

Apple as a noble Fruit is the favorite Fruit of a lot of people. Apples is usually the first Fruit of the day. An Apple Dumpling is a Pastry made from peeled Apples that are cut into quarters, filled with sweets, and wrapped in Dough for either baking or boiling. Apple Dumplings are served with any topping of your choice.

Apple Dumplings are a common food in the Northeastern United States, especially around Pennsylvania. As the Country’s favorite Pudding, Apple Dumplings are often also eaten for breakfast or dessert. The crust, filling, and sauce for Apple Dumplings are some of the most appealing parts of the Pastry due to their sweetness.

On this holiday, we celebrate America’s favorite Pastry, which has been dubbed a “cultural staple” by food historians due to its acceptance and consumption among all social classes. Annual Apple Dumpling Festivals are held in the towns of Atwood, Illinois, Stuart, Virginia, and Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania.

National Apple Dumpling Day Activities

You can either make or order Apple Dumplings to enjoy with a good movie and a cup of Tea.
Food has always been a way to bring families and friends together. Use this opportunity to have people over and offer them Apple Dumplings with a tall glass of Apple Juice. If they can’t be physically present, have Apple Dumplings delivered to them.
The recipe for making Apple Dumplings is quite simple and almost universal. Go on the internet or Social Media to see how others prepare Apple Dumplings. Try one or more of these recipes, and experience variety. After all, it is the Spice of life.

5 Facts About Apples Worth Munching On

In ancient Greece, to throw an Apple at someone was to declare one’s love.
Apple Trees usually take four to five years to produce their first Fruit.
The Chinese account for more than half the world’s production of Apples.
After Apples are harvested, agricultural facilities are used to keep Apples fresh year-round.
From Pies to Dumplings, Apples are one of the most popular Fruits consumed in the United States.

Why PEOPLE Love National Apple Dumpling Day

Apple Dumplings are known to be irresistible, sweet-savory Pastries. We love nothing more than being given the opportunity to eat APple Dumplings all day.
National Apple Dumpling Day is a holiday recognized by most Americans due to the long-standing tradition of eating Apple Dumplings and their status in all households no matter your Social Class. Apple Dumplings are Pastries that provide inclusion to all as it is a readily available Pastry.
Having an abundance of Fruit can be overwhelming and the same goes for eating the same thing, the same way for a while. We love National Apple Dumpling Day because we get to try out other recipes with Apples.

Here are today’s five thing to know about Dumplings:

Dumplings are cooked balls of Dough.
Dumplings are based on Flour, Potatoes or Bread, and may include Meat, Fish, Vegetables, or Sweets.
Dumplings may be cooked by boiling, steaming, simmering, frying, or baking.
Dumplings may have a filling, or there may be other ingredients mixed into the Dough.
Dumplings can also be sweet or spicy.

National Monte Cristo Day

Monte Cristo Day is observed on September 17th each year to the delight of Sandwich lovers. Do you know that America’s delicious Monte Cristo Sandwiches have roots in the French version that was first served at a Cafe in France in 1910? That’s right.

**History of National Monte Cristo Day**
National Monte Cristo Day was first observed in June of 2015 after it was initiated by a renowned restaurant brand to celebrate the delicious Sandwich loved across the Country.

A Monte Cristo Sandwich is an Egg-dipped Ham and Cheese Sandwich that is deep-fried. It is a variation of the French Croque-Monsieur Sandwich that was first served in a Cafe in Paris in the 1910s.

The Monte Cristo Sandwich is said to have exploded onto the American food scene from its humble beginning in California when restaurants in and around Disneyland started serving it to customers of the park.

Although recipes tend to vary from person to person, to make a classic Monte Cristo Sandwich you need a few ingredients that usually include: White Bread plastered in thinly sliced Deli Ham, Cheese, and dipped in a beaten Egg mix.

To make a Monte Cristo Sandwich it’s recommended to use a sturdy White Bread like a Sourdough that can support all of the ingredients that need to go in between and around the Sandwich, so the Sandwich doesn’t fall apart.

For your choice of Cheese, Monte Cristo Sandwiches are made with Swiss Sheese. Swiss Cheese is strong and can stand out when dipped in a mixture of beaten Egg and other ingredients. You can use any type of Ham for Monte Cristo Sandwiches.

National Monte Cristo Day was initiated as a day to commemorate the long history of Monte Cristo Sandwiches that has continued to bless our taste buds for decades starting from when Monte Cristo Sandwiches were first served in continental America in the 60s.

National Monte Cristo Day Activities

There’s no better way to celebrate the Sandwich that we all love than to make one yourself! Make a classic Monte Cristo Sandwich with a few ingredients that include: soft White Bread plastered in thinly sliced Deli Ham, Swiss Cheese, and dipped in a beaten Egg mix.
No good thing survives in isolation. Invent your own blend of unique Sandwich ingredients this Monte Cristo Day and share with the world.
How else do you entice others to try a Monte Cristo Sandwich share pictures making your own Monte Cristo Sandwich on Social Media!

5 Things You Don’t Know About The Monte Cristo Sandwich

The name Monte Cristo is Italian for ‘Mount Christ,’ which is the loosely translated meaning of Monte Cristo’s processor: ‘Monsieur Croque,’ which might have been a tribute to an 1844 novel titled “The Count of Monte Cristo.”
The Monte Cristo Sandwich is an American variation based on the French Croque Monsieur Sandwiches that first appeared on the menu of a Paris Cafe in 1910.
The Monte Cristo Sandwich supposedly exploded in popularity after restaurants in Disneyland began serving it.
Monte Cristo Sandwiches are often served with Powdered Sugar and Jam.
What strongly differentiates Monte Cristo Sandwiches from other types of Sandwiches is that it is fried after it has been dipped in a mixture of beaten Eggs.

Why We Love National Monte Cristo Day

National Monte Cristo Days are noted as one of the days when we consume the most Sandwiches.
Preparing a regular Monte Cristo Sandwich can sometimes come with the opportunity to cook the Sandwich with unique ingredients added.
National Monte Cristo Days help us stay in touch with our cooking skills by serving as the perfect opportunity for us to cook.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates