JULY 31 2014 – NATIONAL MUTT DAY – NATIONAL CHILI DOG DAY – NATIONAL RASPBERRY CAKE DAY

                               NATIONAL MUTT DAY

Annually on July 31st and also each year on December 2nd, National Mutt Day is celebrated across the United States.  This day was created as a day to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs.
Desperately longing for a new home, there are millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs, in shelters across the United States, awaiting for someone to come and adopt them.

For more information regarding National Mutt Day, see: http://www.nationalmuttday.com/

NATIONAL MUTT DAY HISTORY
National Mutt Day, an “unofficial” national holiday was created in 2005 by Celebrity Pet Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate, Colleen Paige.  This day is celebrated on both December 2 and July 31 of each year.
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NATIONAL CHILI DOG DAY

Each year on the last Thursday of July, hot dog lovers across the United States top their hot dogs with delicious chili to celebrate National Chili Dog Day.
Following are some “tried and true” chili dog recipes for you to enjoy:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/chili-dogs-recipe.html
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chili-coney-dogs
http://www.food.com/recipe/coney-island-chili-dog-sauce-266019
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NATIONAL RASPBERRY CAKE DAY

National Raspberry Cake Day is jubilantly celebrated each year on July 31.  Raspberry cake is a cool and refreshing dessert that is a summer time favorite around the United States.
Raspberries are the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genusRubus of the rose family.  The name also applies to the plants themselves.
Raspberries are woody stemmed perennials. 
Raspberries are widely grown in all temperate regions of the World.
Raspberries are a very important commercial fruit crop.
At one time, raspberries were a midsummer crop, however with new technology, cultivars and transportation, 
they can now be obtained year-round. 
An  individual raspberry weighs 0.11 – 0.18 oz.
An individual raspberry is made up of about 100 drupelets.
One raspberry bush can yield several hundred berries a year. 
A raspberry has a hollow core once it is removed from the receptacle. 
Raspberries are a rich source of vitamin C, manganese and dietary fiber.
Raspberries contain vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folic acid, magnesium, copper and iron.
Enjoy the following “tried and true” recipe on National Raspberry Cake Day and share it with your friends and family!
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/raspberry-cake