National Fudge Day!

 It's National Fudge Day!

I know I missed a few days last week, but I'm trying to focus posts on either things I know about or things I'm interested in learning about. Or, just something that looks fun!

I do know about fudge!

I think of fudge as something nostalgic. It reminds me of Mamaw's kitchen, being at fairs or flea markets, going on vacation, and watching the confectioners churn chocolate those huge brass vats!

Fun Facts(Wiki):

Fudge originated here in the United States in the late 19th century.

Its popularity was partly due to the decreasing costs of refined white sugar, and partly because it was easily made at home without any special equipment.

 Mackinac Island Fudge, located on Mackinac Island, Michigan was the first candy shop established!

Founder, Rome Murdick was also the first to use a marble slab to make the fudge. This not only gave the fudge a unique flavor but also let customers watch it being made!

I think one of the things that attract people to fudge is its diversity.

You can start with any base(chocolate, peanut butter, or vanilla) and add in just about anything to jazz it up. Try adding crushed cookies, fruits, nuts, coconut, marshmallows, baking chips, candies, even liqueurs, and anything else that sounds yummy in a piece of fudge!

I went over and grabbed a couple recipes for you to check out.

For those that want quick and easy.

Easy 2 Ingredient Fudge!

For the more adventurous.

41 Delicious Fudge Recipes

If you're like me and love fudge but have no desire to actually make it...

Go here! 

Great selection of fudge! Yummm!

Make sure to comment and let me know how you are celebrating National Fudge Day!

National Iced Tea and Herbs & Spices Day!

 Today is National Iced Tea and Herbs & Spices Day!

   That's right! Today you get two! Is it a coincidence these two share a day? Probably not. 

   The two go so well together.  I have to admit, I'm pretty stoked about sharing this one! 

We are admittedly a household of iced tea gurus. We have definitely tried a wide variety. We don't buy soda/pop for the house, so other than water or occasional juice, it's milk or tea for my kids(coffee for Momma). We are outside pretty much all Spring and Summer so, iced tea is a nice refresher. We also have the notorious debate...sweet or unsweet?

I choose the latter. I'm the unsweet kind of gal. I feel like the herbs, fruit, flavors, some even have syrups, that add plenty of sweetness for me.

I love trying new teas. All the flavor combos to choose from or even brewing some at home and adding your own herbs.

If you grow them fresh, even better!

The most common of the "tea herbs" are Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Chamomile, and Jasmine.

I haven't forgotten to add some spices to your tea adventure.

The most used spices for tea are Cinnamon, Ginger, Mint, Cardamom(I love a good Chai tea), and Clove.

What is your favorite or go-to tea?

Do you have a combo we should try?

Whether you've never really gotten into tea or you're feeling adventurous, here are some great ideas to look into. The choices could go on and on!

Let me know what you find!

Shop for great herbal and spiced teas here!

Happy National Iced Tea and Herbs & Spices Day!

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day! Who knew?

 Did you know that there are some fun and whacky holidays?

I did a quick google search and found a ton of funny and some odd things that people celebrate.

There is everything from National Bourbon to Yo-yo Day.

I would love to name a National Day! What would you choose?

Here's my idea. Laugh if you will but hey...there is National Hike with a Geek Day, so...

I want a National Off-Grid Day!

Have you ever watched one of those Sci-Fi, disaster, post-apocalyptic movies where everyone has to survive without electricity? I want to do that! Minus the national disaster part of course. I think it would be a great learning experience. Just shut everything down for the day. Or even just 12 hours.

Can you imagine how much we could save and help the environment??

Anyway, that's my choice for a whacky holiday.

These holidays actually got started by Marlo Anderson 

Go check him out.

There really are some pretty cool things to celebrate. Most days do have more than one option to celebrate, so be sure to find one that fits you!

I will probably focus posts on just one for each date.

Today just happens to be National Chocolate Ice Cream Day!!

I know we all just needed a whole day to celebrate chocolate!

Right?

Here are a couple neat items you can grab to help make this day great!

For the ambitious ones:

Make your own Ice Cream

For the adventurous ones:

Space Ice Cream

For the traditional ones:

Breyer's classic pints

How will you celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day?

What national whacky day are you excited about?

Here are a few more for the week.

June 8:

National Best Friend's Day

Name your Poison Day

Call Your Doctor Day

June 9:

National Donald Duck Day

National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day

I hope you enjoy finding and learning more about fun and silly days as much as I do!

Keep checking back to see more!