Good morning, welcome back to our series sharing Food Holidays: October 14th, 2021: National Dessert Day. I know I am a day late in sharing this but I was BLESSED to be able to spend yesterday with my Aunt and my brother who I had to take home.
Before you ask we did have lunch to celebrate both of there Birthdays but mine as well which is in November and we went to Outback for lunch. Before you ask if we had Dessert no, all of us was good and didn’t order anything even though I wanted to order a Cake for my Aunt and my brother.
Top Five Most Popular Desserts in the US:
- Fudge
- Chocolate cake
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Brownies
- Ice cream
Which of these Desserts is your favorite and why? Charlie says he prefers Chocolate Cake or M&M Cookies. David says his favorite dessert isn’t on the list because he prefers Pecan Pie. As for me I love most everything on the list and if I were to choose from her I would pick Fudge.
WHAT IS NATIONAL DESSERT DAY?
“Let them eat cake!” Which is a popular French saying which holds true especially on October 14, National Dessert Day! Did you know Calories don’t count today. Make sure to pick up that box of Donuts you’ve been wanting. Cash in your Kale Salad points and grab your favorite Dessert.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL DESSERT DAY
Did you know the term “dessert” originates from the French word desservir, which translates to the action “to clear the table.” This is because dessert is served after a main meal’s dishes have been cleared. However, 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 or 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. Its believed the Ancient Greeks may have also invented Pie. Aristophanes mentions Sweetmeats and Pastries filled with Fruit in his plays.
NATIONAL DESSERT DAY ACTIVITIES
- Usually when we go to a restaurant, we restrain ourselves from picking up the dessert menu. Today is a National Holiday! Don’t be afraid to order a dessert you wouldn’t usually order. Your not even expected to share the dessert today.
- Whether from scratch or from a box, Cakes or Brownies always taste better when cooked in your oven. That is, if you don’t accidentally eat all the Cake batter beforehand. Save us the spoon!
- Warm, flaky, baked goods are best enjoyed with friends. Have everyone bring their favorite Pastry, then sit around the table, and strike up a conversation.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL DESSERT DAY
- Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, or Cream Cheese Frosting! No matter what you like, there’s a type of dessert dedicated to you.
- Sugar is Scientifically proven to aid you through breakups, heartaches, and any case of the blues. When your mouth is happy, you’re happy too!
- During Summertime, you can cool off with Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
