Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: August 22nd, 2022. Would you take a look at the holidays being celebrated today and let me know which holiday you most want to celebrate and why. As for Charlie he said he is going to sit both holidays out.
Why I love Pecans but not Pecan Tortes or even Peaches so I also plan on sitting today out. Before you ask what about David I know he wouldn’t mind celebrating either holiday. Especially if a Pecan Torte taste like a Pecan Pie. Or you have fresh Peaches David could try.
National Pecan Torte Day is celebrated on August 22nd annually. This is the holiday on which we enjoy the Pecan Torte and the richness of its history. Did you know that Pecan Nuts are native to the U.S? Pecan Nuts are the only indispensable ingredients of the Torte. This delectable delicacy may be made with a variety of fillings.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PECAN TORTE DAY
Pecan Torte has become one of the most popular desserts in the United States. Torte can handle highly rich ingredients. There are several possibilities to pick from. The major component, however, is the Pecan Nut which grows on the Pecan Tree, which is indigenous to the United States.
The Pecan Tree grows throughout the Southern United States. Particularly in Georgia, Texas, and New Mexico. The Pecan Tree is also the official State Tree of Texas.
Native Americans made extensive use of the tree and its nut, which is extremely nutritious. The term ‘Pecan’ is said to have originated from the Native American word ‘pacane,’ which refers to Nuts that are difficult to break.
The Pecan Tree was initially found in Europe by Spanish explorers who introduced the Pecan to Europe and other Countries. The Pecan Tree’s Nut is incredibly healthy and has a variety of applications. Protein, fiber, copper, and zinc are all abundant in the Nut. Pecan Nuts are utilized in a variety of dishes, including appetizers, desserts, and main courses. The Pecan Torte is one of the most popular uses for Pecans. Along with Pecan Pie, the Torte is a popular dessert in the United States.
Pecan Torte is a delectable dessert that is simple to make at home. Pecan Tortes are also available on the menus of many restaurants around the Country. It is only appropriate that a holiday be set apart to celebrate this tasty dessert that has captured the hearts of many Americans.
NATIONAL PECAN TORTE DAY ACTIVITIES
- Check out recipes for Pecan Torte because making your own dessert is a lot of fun.
- You can visit a local restaurant and delight yourself with a Pecan Torte.
- Pecan Nuts are essential to the Pecan Torte. Plant a tree which will also help the environment.
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT THE PECAN TREE
- Pecan is the only major Nut plant that is native to Northern America.
- The Pecan is the official State Tree of the State of Texas.
- Pecan is derived from the Native American word, ‘pacane,’ which describes Nuts requiring a stone to crack.
- Did you know Pecans are related to Walnuts.
- Pecan wood is useful for flooring and other furniture needs.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL PECAN TORTE DAY
- The Pecan Torte is a treat that is enjoyed by the entire family.
- Pecan Nuts may be used in a variety of ways. On the holiday, we can discover more of these uses.
- We can choose to plant a Pecan Tree on National Pecan Torte Day which aids in the preservation of our ecosystem.
Five facts to know about Pecan Torte:
- If the body does not get enough Zinc, it may have difficulty producing testosterone. A key hormone in initiating sexual desire in both men and women. Pecans provide nearly 10 percent of the recommended Daily Value for Zinc.
- Did you know it would take 11,624 Pecans, stacked end to end, to reach the top of the Empire State Building in New York City.
- Texas adopted the Pecan Tree as its State Tree in 1919. In fact, Texas Governor James Hogg liked Pecan Trees so much that he asked if a Pecan Tree could be planted at his gravesite when he died.
- Albany, Georgia, which boasts more than 600,000 Pecan Trees, is the Pecan capital of the U.S. Albany hosts the annual National Pecan Festival, which includes a race, parade, Pecan-cooking contest, the crowning of the National Pecan Queen and many other activities.
- Pecan Trees usually range in height from 70 to 100 feet, but some Pecan Trees grow as tall as 150 feet or higher. Native Pecan Trees or those over 150 years old have trunks more than three feet in diameter.
*National “Eat a Peach” Day
Peaches are quite possibly the world’s perfect Fruit. Peaches are rich and delicious and even their flesh has an amazing texture. The aroma Peaches fill the air with is enough to turn one’s stomach to rumble. There’s little that can compare to a nice cold Peach Tea in the Summer heat. National Eat A Peach Day reminds you that it’s never a bad time to eat a Peach.
Learn about National Eat A Peach Day
National Eat A Peach Day is a holiday that is dedicated to eating Peaches. Did you know that China produces more than half the Peaches in the world? We have them to thank for Peaches! Peaches offer a number of different health benefits. Not only do Peaches taste amazing, but they are great for your wellbeing too. Peaches are excellent in terms of de-bloating and blood pressure control, as well as promoting brain health. Peaches also help with weight management, lower the risk of Cancer, protect your eyes, perk up your skin, boost your immune system, and Peaches are good for digestion as well.
Fun facts about Peaches
I would like to share facts about Peaches with you. The nickname for Georgia is ‘The Peach State’? It probably, therefore, comes as no surprise that “The World’s Largest Peach Cobbler” is made in Georgia every year. This dessert measures 11 feet by five feet. There are a number of types of Peaches, yet the two main varieties are Freestone or Clingstone.
History of National Eat A Peach Day
Like many of the world’s most delicious foods, the Peach Tree finds its origins deep in the NW region of China in a beautiful area in the foothills. Nestled in between the Tarim Basin and Kunlun Shan Mountains the Peach Tree is the origin of what are arguably two of the world’s most delectable Fruits, the Peach, and the Nectarine. What few people know is that Nectarine is actually the same species of Fruit as the Peach!
Peaches botanical name is Prunus Persica, which tells us something interesting about its history. Persica name comes from its widespread cultivation in Persia, but as we mentioned that isn’t actually where the Peach comes from. Peaches quickly spread throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, and eventually found its way to America in the 16th Century by way of the Spanish Explorers.
By the 19th Century cultivation had begun in the Americas, and now it can be found and enjoyed all over the World in infinite varieties, from White Peaches to Nectarines. How is it that Nectarines and Peaches are the same Fruit but Nectarines are furless? That’s just a recessive trait in the Peach Tree that’s been selectively bred for by Nectarine farmers. Every year Nectarines appear on Peach Trees as a result, and Eat a Peach Day is the perfect opportunity to enjoy either a Peach or a Nectarine.
How to celebrate National Eat A Peach Day
H to your local produce store and pick up a variety of Peaches to enjoy! Then slice a Peach up and have it for breakfast, fresh and unsullied. Then slice a Peach up and put it in a sandwich bag with Sugar, by lunch you’ll have a delicious snack of fresh Peaches in a natural Syrup. The best way to enjoy Peaches is to find a recipe for a Peach Cobbler, and prepare one the night before. Then you can come home to a delicious dessert that evening.
Eating Peach desserts is not the healthiest way in the world to celebrate this holiday. However, it only happens once a year, so we won’t tell anyone if you don’t! There are lots of delicious desserts that you can enjoy make using Peaches. Peach Cobbler is the obvious one, but Peach Roses are easy to make. Other recipes include Raspberry and Peach Up-side Down Cake, and Peach Vanilla Cheesecake Trifle. All you need to do is a quick search online and you will be able to find recipes for you to try. You can even invite your family over and make Peach desserts together.
Another great way to celebrate National Eat A Peach Day is by reading the popular children’s novel, James and the Giant Peach written by Roald Dahl, the famous British author. If you don’t want to read you can watch the film which is based on the book. A musical fantasy film that was created in 1996. The film received great feedback, and has won a number of awards over the years too. This includes Best Family Feature – Animation or Special Effects at the Young Artist Awards, Best Animated Film at Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association, as well as at the Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
