Welcome to our series featuring Food Holidays: October 14th, 2022. Today is National Dessert Day and this is one Holiday I can’t wait to celebrate. As for Charlie and David they wouldn’t mind sitting this Holiday out because there not much for sweets. How about you?
WHAT IS NATIONAL DESSERT DAY?
“Let them eat cake!” the popular French saying holds true on October 14th, National Dessert Day! Calories don’t count today. Make sure to pick up a box of Donuts you’ve been thinking about.
WHEN IS NATIONAL DESSERT DAY 2022?
We fulfill our sweet tooth cravings on National Dessert Day which falls on October 14th.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL DESSERT DAY
The term “dessert” originates from the French word desservir, which translates to the action “to clear the table.” Because dessert is served after a main meal’s dishes have been cleared. The sweetness of dessert has existed long before there was a proper title for it.
As an act of worship, ancient civilizations would offer dried Fruits and Honey to their Gods. In Ancient Greece, a special sweet Bread was made with Nuts and Honey to make an almost Cake-like dish called Plakous. It is believed the Ancient Greeks may have also invented Pie, as Aristophanes mentions Sweetmeats and Pastries filled with Fruit in his plays.
NATIONAL DESSERT DAY ACTIVITIES
- Usually when we go to a restaurant, we restrain from picking up the dessert menu. But today is a National Holiday! Don’t be afraid to order that Chocolate Lava Cake A La Mode.
- Whether from scratch or from a box, Cakes always taste better when they rise in our own oven. That is, if you don’t accidentally eat all the Cake batter beforehand.
- Warm, flaky, baked goods are best enjoyed with family. Have everyone bring their favorite dessert, sit around the table, and share.
5 FACTS ABOUT DESSERTS
- Girl Scout Cookies were originally homemade.
- Boston Cream Pie is actually a Cake.
- ’‘Dessert” originates from the French word desservir, meaning “to clear the table.”
- Did you know in Hong Kong, McDonald’s creates customized Wedding Cakes made from their Apple Pie.
- Black Sapote is a Fruit that tastes like Chocolate Pudding.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL DESSERT DAY
- Endless flavors including Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, and Cream Cheese Frosting! No matter what you like, there’s a type of dessert dedicated to our tastebuds!
- Sugar is scientifically proven to aid you through breakups, heartaches, and any case of the blues.
- During Summertime, you can cool off with Ice Cream or Frozen Yoghurt. In the Winter, pour Hot Fudge on your Crepe to make the ultimate dessert!
Top Five Most Popular Desserts in the US:
- Fudge
- Chocolate cake
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Brownies
- Ice cream
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
