Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Darn Good Corn Salad ~ Dash ~ Columbus Day ~ National Dessert Day

  

Good 45º morning. 

 

 

Yesterday we started with clear blue skies and at 44º. Later we topped at 86º and stayed cloudless. 

 

 

Picture of the Day....did you teach your dog how to ride a bike??😁

 

 Sorry, no story today. 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

SERVES

8

COOK TIME

15 Min

Fresh and cut off the cob or flash-frozen, corn makes a great base for this goes-with-everything relish. Our Darn Good Corn Salad is an all-American favorite recipe that's sure to be the hit of your next party, picnic or company dinner. Made with in season, super affordable, and fresh ingredients, this amazing corn recipe will be your favorite summer-fresh way to eat your veggies!

 

• 8 ears fresh corn, husked (see Options)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
• 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced

1. Fill a soup pot about half-full with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add corn, cover loosely, and return to a boil. Remove pot from heat and let stand 5 minutes or until corn is tender. Carefully drain and let cool.
    
2. In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, salt, sugar, basil, and cayenne pepper, if desired; mix well.
    

3. With a chef knife or corn stripper, cut kernels off cobs and place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, and scallions. Pour dressing over vegetables and mix well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

 

*****If corn is not in season, no problem! Simply substitute 2 pounds of frozen, thawed, and drained corn for the fresh.

 

 

 

Special birthday today.... Dash, Brian's dog, is 7 years old. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DASHIE!! xo

Historically this date..........

 

1908 – The Chicago Cubs defeat the Detroit Tigers, 2-0, clinching the World Series. It would be their last one to date.

1912 – While campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the former President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, is shot and mildly wounded by John Schrank, a mentally-disturbed saloon keeper. With the fresh wound in his chest, and the bullet still within it, Mr. Roosevelt still carries out his scheduled public speech.

1967 – The Vietnam War: The folk singer Joan Baez is arrested concerning a physical blockade of the U.S. Army's induction center in Oakland, California.

1968 – Jim Hines of the United States of America becomes the first man ever to break the so-called "ten-second barrier" in the 100-meter sprint in the Summer Olympic Gamesheld in Mexico City with a time of 9.95 seconds.

2003 – Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman becomes infamously known as the scapegoat for the Cubs losing game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series to the Florida Marlins. This has become known as the Steve Bartman incident.

 

And births this date include....

1890 – Dwight D. Eisenhower, American general and 34th President of the United States(d. 1969)

 

 

Our Senior Leadership class in high school went to Pepperdine University to see President Eisenhower receive an honorary degree. I got to shake his hand. OMG, he seemed larger than life and his hands were HUGE! He was very pleasant.

1927 – Roger Moore, English actor (d.2017)

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Monday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Columbus Day is an United States observance held each year on the second Monday in October.  The day signifies Christopher Columbus’ arrival to America on October 12, 1492.

 

HISTORY

Colorado first observed Columbus Day in 1906 as it became an official state holiday.  More and more people and states began to recognize Columbus Day.  In 1937, Columbus Day became a federal holiday in the United States.  There are many instances of people observing Columbus’ voyage since the colonial period.  In 1792, there were celebrations in New York City and other US cities, celebrating the 300th anniversary of his landing in the New World.  President Benjamin Harrison called upon the people of the United States to join together in celebration of Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of the event.  During the anniversary in 1892, teachers, preachers, poets and politicians used Columbus Day rituals to teach ideals of patriotism.  These patriotic teachings were framed around themes of support for war, citizenship boundaries, the importance of loyalty to the nation and celebrating social progress.

In 1970,  Columbus Day was changed to the current observation on the second Monday in October.

 

also............

People around the country indulge every October 14th on National Dessert Day!  Celebrated by way of the local bakery, grandma’s house or chocolate shop, desserts include candies, pies, ice cream, fruits, cookies, pastries, cobblers, and donuts, too. 

The available ingredients affect the range of desserts made in each region. The very first desserts required minimal effort or preparation since ancient cultures were more focused on the nutrition in foods to survive. Over the years, desserts have changed from natural candies and nuts to complex soufflés and multi-layered cakes. In modern culture, there are many more options available in desserts.

Throughout the year, we see seasonal delights. As we near the holiday season, the flavors change. For some, the taste of gingerbread or fruitcake may come to mind. Others will pull out recipes handed down for generations. Pecan, pumpkin, and apple pies come to mind. Other rich desserts round out the dessert table, too. Flan, tarts, and everything with maple glaze.