September 27, 2014 – NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MILK DAY – NATIONAL CRUSH A CAN DAY – NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY – NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY – NATIONAL FAMILY HEALTH & FITNESS DAY USA – NATIONAL CORNED BEEF HASH DAY

                        NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MILK DAY

Pour yourself a tall glass of cold and frothy chocolate milk and join the celebration of National Chocolate Milk Day which is held each year on September 27.
Invented by Hans Sloane in the later 1680′s, chocolate milk can be purchased pre-mixed or it can be made at home with either cocoa powder and a sweetner or with melted chocolate, chocolate syrup or chocolate milk mix.
While Sloane was in Jamaica he encountered cocoa where the locals there drank it mixed with water.  After trying it, he reported to have founded it nauseating.  Sloane then found a way to mix the cocoa with milk to make it more pleasant tasting.  Upon returning to England, he brought the chocolate recipe back with him.  Now people enjoy this delicious drink everyday.
CHOCOLATE MILK IS LOVED BY PEOPLE OF ALL AGES!
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MILK DAY HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Chocolate Milk Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.

NATIONAL CRUSH A CAN DAY

National Crush A Can Day is observed annually  on September 27.

This National Day was created as a day to remind everyone to do their part in recycling.

Interesting Facts:

• If you laid all the aluminum cans recycled in 2010 end to end, they could circle the earth 169 times.
• In America, 105,800 cans are recycled every minute.
• Your television can run for 3 hours from the energy saved by recycling one can.
• Aluminum cans are worth about a penny each.
• The industry pays more than $1 billion annually for recycled cans.

For more information regarding National Crush A Can Day, an “unofficial” national holiday, see:  http://www.cancentral.com/

NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY

Each year on the fourth Saturday in September, people across the United States celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day.
This day was created as a day to enjoy the sport of hunting and fishing and it is meant to recognize that most hunters and fisherman are responsible and enthusiastic naturalists.
For more detailed information see the National Hunting and Fishing Day website: http://www.nhfday.org/
NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY HISTORY:
National Hunting and Fishing Day origin dates back to the 1960′s and on May 2nd, 1972, United States President Richard Nixon, signed the first proclamation of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. In 2014, the 21st Anniversary of National Public Lands Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Helping Hands for America’s Lands.
National Public Lands Day is annually celebrated on the last Saturday in September.
For complete information, see their website at: http://www.publiclandsday.org/

NATIONAL CORNED BEEF HASH DAY

Making corned beef hash is a great way to use up leftovers and eating corned beef hash is a great way to celebrate National Corned Beef Hash Day which is celebrated annually on September 27.
Corned beef hash became popular during and after World War II as rationing limited the availability of fresh meat.

The Hormel Company claims that it introduced corned beef hash and roast beef hash to the United States as early as 1950 however, “hash” of many forms has been part of the American diet since at least the 19th century, as is attested by the availability of numerous recipes and the existence of many “hash houses” named after the dish.
To celebrate National Corned Beef Hash Day, try one of these “tried and true” recipes:
http://breakfast.food.com/recipe/simple-corned-beef-hash-114443
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/40-a-day/corned-beef-hash-recipe/index.html
http://www.foodrepublic.com/2012/01/28/easy-corned-beef-hash-recipe
NATIONAL CORNED BEEF HASH DAY HISTORY