I miss Homeschooling Charlie on days like today which is August 7th is National Raspberries N’ Cream Day #RaspberriesNCreamDay. Charlie would have been able to practice his #cooking in his Homeschool Cooking Class. Check out a recipe for Raspberries N’ Cream here.
Although, technically Charlie should be able to cook any day of the week not just on a holiday. But if your children are like mine and getting them to do something it’s harder than pulling teeth. I pick my battles and today isn’t a day I feel like arguing with a child on. Instead I will either make the dessert or just let today slide by since I have so many other things to do. How about you? Are you going to make Raspberry’s N’ Cream for your family?
National Raspberries N’ Cream Day is observed on August 7th annually in the United States. Raspberry season is at its peak around this time in the Northern hemisphere, which is why you can’t afford to miss out on celebrating National Raspberries n’ Cream Day with your family. You can find Raspberries at the Grocery Store, and at Farmers Markets.
Prepare to eat Raspberries in whatever form you like. One tradition that goes as far back as some of the first agricultural communities is eating Raspberries with Cream. A tasty treat for people to enjoy their Midsummer crops.
Did you know Red Raspberries, which have existed throughout Europe for centuries, are believed to have originated from Turkey and spread throughout Mediterranean Europe. Fourth-century writings of the Roman agriculturist, Palladius, contained records of the domestication of Raspberries. Following the discovery of Raspberry Seeds at Roman forts in Britain, it’s believed that the Romans spread their cultivation throughout Europe.
Wild Berries were considered medicinal and decorative in Medieval Europe; the juice from Berries served as paint in art and ink for manuscripts. During this period, only the rich could savor Berries bounty. King Edward I (1272 to 1307) was the first person to call for the cultivation of Berries. By the 17th Century, British gardens had a rich yield of Berries and Berry Bushes. One Century later, in Europe, Berry cultivation practices had spread.
By the time Europeans arrived in America, Native Americans were already utilizing and eating Berries. Native Americans were nomads; thus, they dried Berries to preserve and transport the Berries easily. Europeans also brought Raspberries that were native to Europe with them to the new Colonies.
In 1771, William Price sold the first commercial nursery plants. George Washington moved to Mount Vernon, where he began to cultivate Berries in his extensive gardens in 1761. By 1867, over 40 different varieties of Raspberries became known.
After the Civil War, major production areas emerged in the regions of New York, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. Approximately 2,000 acres were in cultivation by 1880.
National Raspberries n’ Cream Day Activities
- Explore new recipes which will allow you try out new Raspberry recipes. if you weren’t aware there is many ways to enjoy Raspberries —including baked or Iced.
- Although there are numerous ways of eating Raspberries, one of the most enjoyable is eating Raspberries fresh off the Shrub.
- You can decide to go to a restaurant to have lunch or dinner with friends while at the restaurant order a Raspberry dessert.
Facts About Raspberries
- Did you know Raspberries and Strawberries are members of the same family? They belong to the Rose family. Isn’t that crazy?
- There are over 200 species of Raspberries for you to try.
- Raspberries can be four different colors; however, red and black are the most common color.
- Raspberries contain Vitamin C and produce more fiber per calorie than other common Fruits.
- Do not wash Raspberries until they’re ready to be used.
Why People Love National Raspberries n’ Cream Day
- Raspberries are delicious and you can eat Raspberries in almost any form including fresh, Iced, baked, with Cream, which can be the principal ingredient of a Cake, or with Chocolate.
- Raspberries are also yummy, hence their popularity.
- Raspberries are healthy and they have been proven to lower blood pressure and provide potassium for normal heart functioning.
- Raspberries also contain omega-3 fatty acids, which can help prevent stroke and heart disease.
- Raspberries contain minerals including manganese, a mineral necessary for healthy bones and skin and blood sugar regulation.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
