AUGUST 22, 2014 – NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY – NATIONAL PECAN TORTE DAY

                          NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY

Our research has found that National Tooth Fairy Day, an “unofficial” National holiday is celebrated annually by some on this day, August 22nd, while it is annually celebrated by others on February 28th.
For hundreds of years, a visit from the Tooth Fairy has been promised to young children as their baby teeth become loose.  When the tooth comes out, it is placed under their pillow (after it is washed) and the Tooth Fairy visits as they sleep.  The child awakes to a small gift (usually money) in place of the tooth.  If the tooth has been lost, they need not worry, the Tooth Fairy will still visit!!
The origin and creator of this day was not found during our research.
National Tooth Fairy Day – Aug 22nd or Feb. 28th  
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NATIONAL PECAN TORTE DAY

Each year on August 22, pecan lovers across the country celebrate National Pecan Torte Day.
A  torte is a rich, usually multi-layered, dessert that can be filled with whipped cream, buttercream, mousse, jam, fruits or nuts.  Most often, the cooled torte is glazed and garnished.  Tortes are normally made with little to no flour, instead using ground nuts or breadcrumbs, along with sugar, eggs and flavorings.
The pecan tree is the only nut-tree native to North America.
Other Pecan Holidays:

• National Pecan Day – April 14
• National Pecan Pie Day – July 12
• National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day – August 20

Following are a few “tried and true” recipes for you:
http://www.bhg.com/recipe/layer-cakes/mocha-pecan-torte/
http://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/specialty-desserts/cheesehead-baker/butter-pecan-torte
http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/18/pecan-pumpkin-torte
http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,50400000124819,00.html
HAPPY PECAN TORTE DAY !