Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: August 2022. Today is National Raspberry Cream Pie Day. I don’t care for Raspberries and neither does Charlie. As for David I don’t know if he likes Raspberries or not. So were going to sit this holiday out. But do you like Raspberry Cream Pie Day and would you like to make a Pie for your family?
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
- Did you know Raspberries produce more fiber per calorie than any common Fruit? Including Prunes.
- There are over 200 species of Raspberries.
- Raspberries, as well as Strawberries, belong to the Rose family.
- Raspberries can be four different colors, although red and black are the most common. Raspberries can also be yellow or purple.
- You shouldn’t wash Raspberries until they are ready to be used.
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth on National Raspberry Cream Pie Day, which falls on August 1st. The holiday is celebrated to honor the creation of Raspberry Cream Pies that has become one of the most favorite desserts across America. The holiday is commemorated on this particular date since it is during this time of the year that Raspberries turn ripe. Making this is the perfect day to put on your pastry chef caps and head to the kitchen to create Raspberry Cream Pie for family.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
While were accustomed to different forms of Pie there was a time when there was no such thing as Fruit Pies. In fact, Pies were mostly served with Meat. For instance, a Chicken Pie recipe was found on a tablet that dates back to 2000 B.C. In Britain too, Pies were mostly made with Meat fillings and were one of the dishes that were opted for when heading out on a Sea voyage. Pies and Tarts became fashionable only during the Dark Ages when members of the Monarchy preferred Pies to be served at court. And since the British royals loved Pies so much, it wasn’t long before the regions they colonized also started adapting to new Fruit Cream Pie recipes.
This love for Pie further evolved in the 1800s and various flavors including Chocolate, Apple, and Cherry were introduced. The famous Apple Pie was all the rage in the U.S. when the land was colonized by Europeans. While there was a point in the 1900s during which different forms of Cream Pie were served in every American household, the tradition began dwindling with the rise of the women’s rights movements.
This is because more women insisted on stepping out of the house and working, rather than simply staying at home and cooking up dishes. However, Sugar Pies once again made a comeback during World War II. During this time, old Pie recipes were discovered, and new recipes were created to add variety to the types of Cream Pies available.
NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY FAQS
Raspberry Seeds can be good for you since they contain Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
Raspberries are a Fruit known to taste tart and sweet at the same time.
There are about 100 to 120 seeds in an average-sized Raspberry.
HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
- Even if you can’t participate in a Raspberry Pie eating competition, they are fun to watch. Host a small pie-eating competition of your onw and get ready to have the time of your life.
- Organize a small festival with a few others from your Town and have people put up Stalls with innovative Raspberry Cream Pie recipes.
- The easiest and least expensive way to celebrate the holiday is by baking a Raspberry Cream Pie yourself! All you need is a recipe which you can find online and a few ingredients.
5 FACTS ABOUT RASPBERRIES
- Raspberries can be red, purple, gold, or even black.
- .90% of Raspberries come from Washington, California, and Oregon.
- Did you know there are 53 calories in 100 grams of Raspberries?
- There are over 200 types of Raspberries that you can choose from.
- The roots of Raspberries can survive for about 10 years.
WHY NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY IS IMPORTANT
- While the Pie itself has Sugar, the Raspberries used in the Pie are healthy and known as a great source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- There is no end to new recipes as long as people keep experimenting. National Raspberry Cream Pie Day motivates people to concoct their own version of the Pie.
- Since the holiday is all about eating Raspberry Cream Pies, it helps in building personal relations, increasing sales of bakeries, and earns the servers some great tips!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
