Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: November 29th, 2022. I would like to ask you to check out the holidays being celebrated today and let me know which holiday you most want to celebrate and why you picked that holiday.
National Lemon Creme Pie Day
Today is the day to celebrate National Lemon Cream Pie Day. Which is commonly called Lemon Meringue Pie. This time of year is more typically associated with Pumpkin Pie, we’ll take any excuse to celebrate any kind of Pie. Especially a Pie that’s been around this long.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL LEMON CREAM PIE DAY
Did you know food historians believe Lemon desserts have been around since the Middle Ages! Whipped Cream, on the other hand, is a relative newcomer: it didn’t show up until the 16th Century. Whipped Cream first appeared in recipes in Italy in the mid 1500s. Then Whipped Cream traveled to France and showed up in recipes there just after 1600. Somewhere between then and now, someone had the brilliant idea to marry Whipped Cream and Lemon together in a way that’s basically Sunshine baked into a Pie dish.
While known for many treats, including jumbles an early version of Sugar Cookies) and Queen’s Cakes, and individual Spiced Cakes flavored with Brandy and Madeira, her most lasting legacy is the advent of Lemon Meringue Pie.
Food historian Becky Diamond refers to Goodfellow as “the mother of Lemon Meringue Pie.” Lemon Pudding was considered one of Goodfellow’s signature creations; Becky Diamond is credited with several varieties, whether served alone, or in a Pastry Crust as a “Pie.” Lemons were a delicacy in the early 1800s, but readily available in a busy port such as Philadelphia.
NATIONAL LEMON CREAM PIE DAY ACTIVITIES
- Cream Pies of all kinds are a classic diner dessert. We happen to think this no-frills setting only enhances the enjoyment of a slice of Pie. Search for a local Pie shop, grab a seat at the counter, and dig in.
- No matter whether you choose to go the above no-bake route or take on a more complicated recipe, Lemon Cream Pies are basically fail-proof. Lemon Cream Pies also a choose-your-own-adventure baking experience. You can go with a classic Butter Crust, or Graham Cracker Crust. Want some extra tang to back up the Lemon? Mix Sour Cream into the filling. Feel like it needs a little extra elegance? Shave White Chocolate on top, or try sprinkling Coconut Flakes on top.
- If you feel like pairing an adult beverage with your Pie try a Lemon Drop. If your not sure how to make a Lemon Drop search for a recipe online.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL LEMON CREAM PIE DAY
- There’s nothing as American as Apple Pie, but we’d put Lemon Cream high up on the list of classic and timeless desserts as well. Between the two of them, Apple Pie just sounds a bit boring, doesn’t it?
- Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C, good for your body, and naturally antibacterial. Lemons can also help you absorb iron, stimulate your liver, and might even have Cancer-fighting properties. You could get these benefits by drinking Lemon Water, but Pie is just more fun and you might just say this Pie is healthy.
- High-end restaurants can fancy Lemon Cream Pies up and they are about as simple as they come. If you’re craving a Lemon Cream Pie but feeling especially lazy, it’s as simple as a trip to the grocery store to pick up premade Pie Crust, Lemons, Lemon Pudding mix, and a can of Whipped Cream allowing you to create a no-bake, almost-no-effort Lemon Cream Pie!
National Rice Cake Day
Facts about Rice Cakes:
Soft forms of Rice Cakes have been popular in Japan for hundreds of years.
The first Rice Cakes were developed in Southeast Asia where Rice has been grown for nearly 5,000 years
Did you know 20% of the world’s calories come from Rice.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
