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National Eat A Cranberry Day (November 23rd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every November 23rd Tagged as Food & Drink Fruit What's the hashtag? #NationalEatACran berry Day Have we missed something? The Indians and English use them much, boyling them with Sugar for Sauce to eat with their Meat, and it is a delicious sauce. John Josselyn, Visiting New England in 1663 It just goes to show that the History of this tart red berry with its delicious flavor and the odd name has been around since before America was America. Aside from being delicious, there have been discoveries stating that cranberries are incredibly Health y for you, being packed with anti-oxidants and rich nutrients. National Eat A Cran berry Day encourages you to follow a long-standing tradition and enjoy cranberries throughout the year, not just with a seasonal meal. History of National Eat A Cranberry Day Let us first address the unusual name that is “Cranberry”, what precisely is a cran anyway? Well, it turns out the name for Cranbe...

National Blueberry Pie Day (April 28th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every April 28th Tagged as Dessert Food & Drink Fruit What are the hashtags? #BlueberryPieDay #NationalBlueberryPieDay Have we missed something? What could be more enjoyable than a slice of, delicious, blueberry pie? Blueberries, or star berries as the Native Americans call them, are one of nature’s superfoods. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and extremely healthy, blueberries are one of nature’s many good gifts that humans can use to create a myriad of delicious recipes! Super Health y and super delicious, this superfood is perfect when made into a classic pie. And that’s exactly what National Blue berry Pie Day is here to celebrate! History of National Blueberry Pie Day The humble blueberry is one of few blue foods that can be found in nature and it is native to the Americas. Today, more than 690 million pounds of blueberries are grown each year in the United States. Blueberries are not only delicious, but they are Health y as ...