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August 11
August 11: National Kool-Aid Day
Kool-Aid was developed from a concentrated liquid drink mix by Edwin Perkins of Hastings, Nebraska.
He had problems shipping the beverage, so he developed the powdered mix in 1927. It was originally called Kool Ade but was changed to Kool-Aid and sold for 10 cents each.
KOOL-AID, was sold via mail order in the 1920's, and came in six flavors: Grape, Cherry, Raspberry, Orange, Root Beer, and Lemon.
KOOL-AID Man was originally known as the "Pitcher Man"?
Read the full history of Kool-Aid at http://www.kool-aiddays.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90&Itemid=161
Which other treats feature the pairing of chocolate, marshmallow and cookies?
The Mallomar was introduced in 1913, followed in by the Moon Pie in 1917.
August 10:
August 10: National S’mores Day
May I have “some more”, please!
This treat was most likely developed by campers in the early 20th century who found uses for the fairly new mass-produced marshmallow.
The first printed record of the S’mores recipe is found the 1927 Girl Scout handbook, Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts”.
This treat has been a favorite of campers ever since!
Do you know which other treats feature the pairing of chocolate, marshmallow and cookies? Read tomorrow’s blog to find out!
August 9:
August 9: Book Lover’s Day
August 9th is Book Lover’s Day, a special day set aside for those who love to read books. Books educate, inform, inspire imagination and magically transport the reader to another time or place.
Celebrate this special day with a visit to Kerri’s Korner Bookstore, 1011 Speedway, Fairmont (304.363.BOOK). Or visit Kerri on the web at www.kerriskornerbookstore.com
Kerri’s Korner is a full-service bookstore selling both new and used books at a reasonable price. With over 20,000 books on their shelves, there is something for everybody!
Another way to celebrate is a visit to the library. Marion County has three public libraries located on Monroe Street in Fairmont, Main Street in Fairview and Clarksburg Street in Mannington. Visit http://mcpls.org/ to see what’s new at the library and with the traveling Bookmobile.
Yesterday’s sandwich trivia answers:
Ruben: This classic deli sandwich can be served grilled or cold, and often comes with a side of Russian or Thousand Island dressing. Stories abound regarding the origins of this popular sandwich. Some say it was invented by a deli owner for the female lead in a Charlie Chaplin movie, while others believe this meaty marvel was created by a wholesale grocer during a poker game in Omaha.
Cuban: This Cuban variation on the ham and cheese was a common lunch item for workers in cigar factories and sugar mills in the early 1900s. The sandwich is often served hot, pressed on a flat grill
Shawarma is a popular fast-food dish that originated in the Middle East. Just like a rotisserie chicken, a large stack of sliced, marinated meat is placed on a spit and roasted over an open flame (gas or wood fire) for several hours. To serve, sandwich makers shave this juicy roasted meat from the stack and pile it into pita bread with lots of fresh veggies and fixings.
http://www.delish.com/food-fun/quizzes/sandwiches-food-trivia-quiz-121608#qtop
August 8:
August 8: National Sandwich Month
Although there is some evidence that the sandwich dates back as far as the 1st Century B.C., the word sandwich actually refers to John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich in 1762.
He loved gambling and rarely stopped for a full meal. Story has it that he requested a piece of meat between two slices of bread to eat on the run. Others saw how practical this new way of eating was, and thus the sandwich was born.
The sandwich hit the United States in 1827, when Elizabeth Leslie published her cookbook, Directions for Cookery, which included a ham sandwich as a main dish. It was immediately popular giving an easy, portable meal for workers and schoolchildren alike.
By the 1900s, bakeries started selling pre-sliced bread, so that sandwiches were easy to create.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/SandwichHistory.htm
How well do you know your sandwiches?
What is the name of an overstuffed sandwich made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on rye bread?
Gyro
Pastrami on rye
Ruben
Hoagie
What is the name of the sandwich that consists of sliced ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on crusty white bread?
Italian
Cuban
Norwegian
French
Which sandwich has shaved spit-roasted lamb, chicken, or beef, served in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, and tahini sauce?
Falafel
Shawarma
Tabouli
Fajita
What’s your favorite sandwich?
August 7:
August 7: Purple Heart Day
On this day in 1782, in Newburgh, New York, General George Washington, the commander in chief of the Continental Army, creates the "Badge for Military Merit," a decoration consisting of a purple, heart-shaped piece of silk, edged with a narrow binding of silver, with the word Merit stitched across the face in silver. The badge was to be presented to soldiers for "any singularly meritorious action" and permitted its wearer to pass guards and sentinels without challenge. The honoree's name and regiment were also to be inscribed in a "Book of Merit."
In time the book and the decoration was largely forgotten until 1927. Due in large part to General Douglas MacArthur efforts, the U.S. War Department announced the creation of the "Order of the Purple Heart" on February 22, 1932, Washington's 200th birthday,
In addition to aspects of Washington's original design, the new Purple Heart also displays a bust of Washington and his coat of arms. The Order of the Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration for military merit, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been killed or wounded in action against an enemy. It is also awarded to soldiers who have suffered maltreatment as prisoners of war.
Read more at http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/washington-creates-the-purple-heart
August 6:
August 6: National Root Beer Float Day
Story has it that in 1893, Frank Wisner, owner of the Cripple Creek Cow Mountain Gold Mining company in Colorado, had been producing a line of soda waters for the citizens of the then-booming Cripple Creek gold mining district. He wanted to create a special drink that would appeal to the children as well.
The idea came to him while starring out at his property on Cow Mountain on a moonlit night. The full moon’s glow on the snow-capped Cow Mountain reminded him of a dollop of vanilla ice cream floating on top of this blackened Cow Mountain.
The next day, he began adding a big scoop of vanilla ice cream to one of the soda waters that he produced that the children seemed to like best – Myers Avenue Red Root Beer. The drink was an instant hit!
Originally named “Black Cow Mountain”, the local children shortened this to “black cow”.
As soda was marketed as a miracle cure, it was often considered a substance that required oversight and control much like alcohol and could not be served or purchased on Sundays in many conservative areas. Soda fountains had to figure out a way to turn a profit on that day. The solution was to serve ice cream on these days, coining the term Ice Cream Sundaes.
August 5:
August 5: Arlington National Cemetery
As war descended on Virginia, Robert E. Lee and his wife Mary fled their 1,100-acre Virginia estate, known as Arlington, which overlooked Washington, D.C.
In 1863 the U.S. government confiscated it for nonpayment of $92.07 in taxes.
Meanwhile, President Lincoln gave permission for a cemetery to be built on the property, including a burial vault on the estate’s former rose garden. The idea was that, should Lee ever return, he would “have to look at these graves and see the carnage that he had created,” according to his biographer Elizabeth Brown Pryor.
After the war, the Lees quietly looked into reclaiming Arlington but took no action before they died. In 1877 their oldest son, George Washington Custis Lee, sued the federal government for confiscating Arlington illegally; the Supreme Court agreed and gave it back to him. But what could the Lee family do with an estate littered with corpses? George Lee sold it back to the government for $150,000.
Over time, 250,000 soldiers would be buried in what is now Arlington National Cemetery.
Read other surprising facts about the Civil War at: http://www.history.com/news/10-surprising-civil-war-facts?cmpid=INT_Outbrain_HITH_HIS&obref=obnetwork
August 4:
August 4: Mannington District Fair August 6 - 11
Mark your calendar for the 80th annual Mannington District Fair!
Go to http://www.manningtondistrictfair.org/index.html for a complete list of the week’s events and entertainment.
This year’s fair is dedicated to the memory of Jack D. Wilson (1932 – 2012) who proudly served on the Mannington District Fair Board of Directors for 50 years.
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