NATIONAL SLOPPY JOE DAY
National Sloppy Joe Day is celebrated each year on March 18th.One of America’s all-time favorite hot sandwiches is describes as the following: “A Sloppy Joe is an American dish of ground beef, onions, sweetened tomato sauce or ketchup and other seasonings, served on a hamburger bun.” (Wikipedia)
- It is believed by many that the Sloppy Joe was first served in Havannah, Cuba at the bar and café “Sloppy Joe’s” in the early 1900’s.
- The Sloppy Joe, also goes by the name barbecues.
- “Sloppy Joe’s” were mentioned in the movie It’s a Wonderful Life.
- In 1969, Hunt’s revolutionized the Sloppy Joe when it introduced its “Manwich” Sloppy Joe Sauce.
- In Sioux City, Iowa, a dish of this type is called a “loosemeat sandwich,” created in 1934 at Ye Olde Tavern Inn by Abraham and Bertha Kaled.” — (Encyclopedia of American Food & Drink, John F. Mariani [Lebhar-Friedman:New York] 1999 (p.297).
There are many individual and regional variations on the dish we all know and love as a party, picnic, get-to-gather and potluck favorite. Various recipes for Sloppy Joe’s can be found in many recipe books and on the internet. To celebrate, enjoy one of the following “tried and true” recipes:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/super-sloppy-joes-recipe.html
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/sloppy_joes/
http://southernfood.about.com/od/sloppyjoes/r/bl106c13.htm
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sloppy-joes-ii/
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/gumbo-sloppy-joes
http://www.food.com/recipe/sloppy-joes-with-chicken-gumbo-42822
HAPPY NATIONAL SLOPPY JOE DAY!
NATIONAL SLOPPY JOE DAY HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the origin or the creator of National Sloppy Joe Day an “unofficial” national holiday.
National Awkward Moments Day – March 18
NATIONAL AWKWARD MOMENTS DAY
Have you ever called someone by the wrong name, tripped over nothing, walked into a door, had the complete wrong words come out of your mouth or just forgot what you were doing? The list could go on and on. Sometimes, things just do not seem to go right and something happens that may make you feel like you want to run and hide.On March 18th, we celebrate National Awkward Moments Day. This is an annual day that every person can relate to as we have all had our own awkward moments from time to time as they are a part of life; they just “happen”
Awkwardness or embarrassment, an emotional state of intense discomfort with oneself.
National Awkward Moments Day is a day, that was created to find the ability to laugh at ourselves, see the humor in and with and have fun with these awkward moments.
NATIONAL AWKWARD MOMENTS DAY HISTORY
Our research failed to find the origin or the creator of National Awkward Moments Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.
National Biodiesel Day – March 18
NATIONAL BIODIESEL DAY
National Biodiesel Day is observed annually on March 18th. The day is the birthday of Rudolph Diesel.Rudolph Diesel invented the diesel engine and unveiled it at the World Fair in 1900. The engine was originally designed to run on peanut oil and R. Diesel was a big believer in the role plant oils could play in fueling America.
In a 1912 speech Diesel said, “…the use of vegetable oils for engine fuels may seem insignificant today, but such oils may become, in the course of time, as important as petroleum and the coal tar products of the present time.”
Biodiesel is a cleaner burning, petroleum free alternative to diesel that can be made from animal fat, vegetable oil and recycled cooking oil. It is reducing U.S. dependence on imported diesel and creating green jobs as well as improving our environment. Biodiesel is America’s first advanced Biofuel and has become an increasingly popular fuel.
NATIONAL BIODIESEL FUEL DAY HISTORY
The origin and creator of National Biodiesel Day, an “unofficial” National holiday, was unable to be found.
NATIONAL LACY OATMEAL COOKIE DAY
National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day is celebrated annually on March 18th. This day is sometimes also referred to as National Oatmeal Cookie Day (which is actually observed on April 30th). The difference between the two is that lacy oatmeal cookies are wafer-thin and typically accompany a scoop of ice cream or sorbet.It wasn’t until the early 1900′s that oatmeal became a major ingredient in the American diet. Originating in England, oatmeal cookies have been around since the 1800′s. It is believed that they were created after the oatcake. Soldiers used to carry oatcakes with them for a quick boost of energy during battle. Most research has found that the first recorded oatmeal raisin cookie recipe was written by Fannie Merritt Farmer in 1896. Considered as a “health food,” the cookies quickly became popular, and by early 1900′s a recipe for the delicious treats appeared on containers of Quaker Oats.
** Oatmeal cookies are an excellent source of iron and fiber **
There are many different recipes for the lacy oatmeal cookies. They can be made with a variety of oats, such as old fashioned oats, quick cooking oats, oat bran or oat flour. For a healthier cookie, there is the option to add finely chopped or ground fruits (such as raisins) or nuts and use sugar substitute. Lacy oatmeal cookies are often times decorated with icing drizzled on top of the cookie.
Enjoy the following “tried and true” lacy oatmeal cookie recipe:
http://www.cooks.com/recipe/kf03s9cb/lacy-oatmeal-cookies.html
NATIONAL LACY OATMEAL COOKIE DAY HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the origin or the creator of National Oatmeal Cookie Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.
National Ag Day – Changes Annually
NATIONAL AG DAY
National Ag Day is celebrated annually. This day is a day for all to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture across the United States. American agriculture plays a very critical economic and food security role in our country.You will find additional information at http://www.agday.org/
National Kick Butts Day – Changes Annually
NATIONAL KICK BUTTS DAY
National Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco. Events are organized, around the United States, by teachers, youth leaders and health advocates to help raise awareness of the problems of tobacco. The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is participating in this national awareness day in local schools through creative activities aimed at continuing conversations about healthy lifestyles.For more information, visit www.cadasb.org about the programs of the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and www.kickbuttsday.org to learn more about National Kick Butts Day.
NATIONAL KICK BUTTS DAY HISTORY
Kick Butts Day is organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and sponsored by the United Health Foundation. The first Kick Butts Day was held in 1996.
National Supreme Sacrifice Day – March 18
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