March 07 - Cereal

Big fail on Kellogg's part, the cereal store here In Times Sq. which was the perfect spot to celebrate National Cereal Day is a temporary Pop Tart store????




So back to the original plan and very apt seeing as Oatmeal is where is all began!!

 Ferdinand Schumacher, a German immigrant, began the cereal revolution in 1854 with a hand oats grinder in the back room of a small store in Akron, Ohio. His German Mills American Oatmeal Company was the nation’s first commercial oatmeal manufacturer.  In 1877, Schumacher adopted the Quaker symbol, the first registered trademark for a breakfast cereal.




Granula, the first breakfast cereal, was invented in the United States in 1863 by James Caleb Jackson, operator of Our Home on the Hillside, which was later replaced by the Jackson Sanatorium in Dansville, New York.  The cereal never became popular since it was inconvenient as the heavy bran nuggets needed soaking overnight before they were tender enough to eat.




The cereal industry rose from a combination of sincere religious beliefs and commercial interest in health foods.  Dr. John Harvey Kellogg experimented with granola.  He boiled some wheat, rolled it into thin films, and baked the resulting flakes in the oven; he acquired a patent in 1891.  In 1895 he launched Cornflakes, which overnight captured a national market.


Source: http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/2017/03/06/march-7-2017-national-cereal-day-national-pancake-day-ihop-national-crown-of-roast-pork-day-national-be-heard-day/

March 06 - Cookies

Seems like these are in everything these days, ice cream , chocolate bars, cakes but going with the classic to honor National Oreo Cookie Day...

And of course what better place to eat it then in Chelsea market where the National Biscuit Company (today known as Nabisco) first developed and produced the Oreo Biscuit in March 1912. Located on Ninth Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets. Today, this same block of Ninth Avenue is known as "Oreo Way.

March 05 - Doodles

Another perfect one for today - a quick trip to the store and home for a movie and snack coz it's  National Cheese Doodle Day ....

Sounds easy right, well 6 stores later and not a single Wise Cheese Doodle to be found, now I know I have seen them around but it feels like 20 degrees out there so cheese puffs will have to do 😬
I am assuming they taste the same but a taste test will be likely next time I find cheese doodles!

March 04 - cake

Well I tried to avoid food again today but I just couldn't find a G.I. to hug and trust me that was my first choice 😏  Instead a trip to Starbucks for a long time fav that is so high in Weight Watchers points I was only able to have a tiny tasting but it was so worth it - lemon pound cake on National Pound Cake Day ...yummy

Mar 03 - Unplugged

So this is starting a little later in the day than planned -for National Day of Unplugging, as I am on the computer / phone for work wasn't really possible but the deal is from 5.30pm onwards no texts, no Facebook, no instagram and no TV / Google am going to continue with my book and have a chilled evening.




So obv no picture can be posted either :)

March 02 - Books

Love this - its National Read Across America Day and World Book Day at home so perfect day to find a cozy spot and catch up on some reading :)

Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. However, if it falls on a weekend, it is observed in the school systems on the school day closest to March 2nd.  This day is a motivational and awareness day, calling all children and youth in every community across the United States to celebrate reading. It was reading that was created by the National Education Association & the first National Read Across America Day was held on March 2, 1998.



Source: http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-read-across-america-day-dr-seuss-day-march-2-unless-weekend/

March 01- Pigs!!!!

Another month down and a promise to post each day / night . Starting March off with pigs.....


Now this is a day used to recognize the importance of domesticated pigs, a highly clever and intelligent animal.  They are a household pet to some that can be trained and taught tricks.
In Dublin in 1772, a trained swine called the Learned Pig told time, counted and other such tricks to entertain crowds in the streets. 


Pigs have been popular storybook characters for generations. From A.A. Milne’s Piglet to E.B. White’s Wilbur, pigs have an endearing and flavorful quality about them that makes us love them.


There are hundreds of different breeds, most of which are descended from the Eurasian Wild Boar. 
 The female is called a gilt and can produce 10 piglets in a single litter. 


They also produce bacon, ham, baby back ribs, spare ribs, sirloin, pork belly and oh, so many more delectable barbecue items it would be a shame to not honor the swine on this day of all days.


Now is it wrong to honor such a wonderful animal by eating it - I am a huge bacon fan but have to say feeling a bit guilty about it today especially seeing as it is also Ash Wednesday!!




So a donation it is:  Pigs Peace Sanctuary came up straight away and I am a huge Seattle / Pacific Northwest fan

Source: http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pig-day-march-1/