November 26, 2014 – NATIONAL CAKE DAY – NATIONAL TIE ONE ON DAY

                                               NATIONAL CAKE DAY

Today celebrates a dessert that you will find at almost everyone’s birthday party regardless if they are age 1 or over 100.  It is also very commonly the  dessert of choice at bridal showers, baby showers,  wedding receptions, anniversary parties, retirement celebrations, graduations and so many other get together’s and social events.  Often served with ice cream.  Cake is a dessert or snack favorite of millions of people across the nation, even if it is not part of a celebration.   November 26th celebrates cakes each year on National Cake Day.
It may be a bundt cake, cake roll, layer cake, sheet cake, yeast cake, sponge cake, butter cake, fruitcake, cheesecake or one of the many other kinds of cake and it may be made at home from scratch, made from a box mix or bakery/store bought, whichever way, a cake can be one, or a combination of,  thousands of flavors.
No one can know how many, as there are countless cake recipes, some of which are bread-like, some rich and elaborate and many are centuries old.
At one time considerable labor went into cake-making, today, baking equipment and directions have been simplified and making cakes can now be enjoyed by both, professional and amateur  alike.
Cakes typically contain a combination of flour, sugar, eggs and butter or oil, with some variety of liquid which may be milk or water, along with a leavening agent such as yeast or baking powder.  Flavorful ingredients are often added, for example; chopped nuts, fresh, candied or dried fruit, fruit purees or extracts.

There is a long history in the term “cake”.  The word itself has a Viking origin from the Old Norse word “kaka”.
Enjoy the following “tried and true” cake recipes:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/black-forest-cake-i/
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lemon-pudding-cakes
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/zucchini-cake-2
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pineapple-pudding-cake
HAPPY NATIONAL CAKE DAY

 NATIONAL CAKE DAY HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Cake Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.

National Tie One On Day – Day Before Thanksgiving
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NATIONAL TIE ONE ON DAY

 National Tie One on Day might confuse people with it’s name however it is not at all about going out, getting crazy and drinking to much while others are at home, working hard preparing for tomorrow’s big Thanksgiving Day meal.

National Tie One on Day celebrates the apron as well as the past generations of women who wore them and it was also created as a day to bring joy to the life of someone in need and celebrate the spirit of giving.
“Women clad in aprons have traditionally prepared the Thanksgiving meal, and it is within our historical linkage to share our bounty.” Ellyn Anne Geisel
As part of National Tie One on Day, Buy an apron, bake something, tuck a note of encouragement in the pocket of the apron (or pin it on it), wrap the baked good in the apron and give it to someone in need on Thanksgiving Eve.
Happy National Tie One on Day!