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Monday 19 Dec 2016

Oatmeal Muffin Day



Oatmeal Muffins, a combination of food that make oatmeal jealous of itself. To find the history of this delectable breakfast, we must delve deep into the oven for the tasty past of the day that is Oatmeal Muffin Day!

History of Oatmeal Muffin Day

While muffins have been a staple for quite a few centuries, starting with English style muffins which are yeast raised and cooked on a griddle, and have been dated back to the 10th or 11th century in Wales.

American style muffins are known as quick bread muffins, which are made in individual molds. Quick bread muffins were not developed until close to the end of the 18th century, where pearlash, a refined form of potash, was discovered.

In the very first American Cookbook titled American Cookery, author Amelia Simmons published recipes using pearlash, and in 1792 we exported eight thousand tons to Europe. Baking powder was not developed commercially available until 1857.

Quick bread muffins really need to be baked in molds because they are created with a batter instead of a dough. While there is not much history for the Oatmeal Muffin, there are plenty of recipes for it that all vary ingredients.



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Look For An Evergreen Day



Every year one thing remains the same around the holidays, people everywhere have to decide at what point before the big day they’re going to go out and hunt down a Christmas tree·

Look for an Evergreen Day is about the last opportunity you have if you haven’t already gotten yours to ensure you have a tree for the Holidays· Even if you’ve already got your tree for this year, this is a great opportunity to go out and familiarize yourself with the other types of Evergreens in your neighborhood, and discover that these regal giants are around you all year round.

History of Look for an Evergreen Day

Look for an Evergreen Day was originally established by the National Arborist Association to create a day to appreciate the beauty of these trees outside of the confines of merely being bedecked with glittering lights and ornaments· Even in the depths of winter these noble trees keep their foliage, providing that wonderful green and white contrast that is so representative of deep winter.

Evergreens have played an important role in many societies throughout the ages, selected for religious observances due to their seemingly eternal nature even in a season of death· But that’s not the only place they’re represented, the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest were entirely reliant on the red cedar for multiple aspects of their culture·

Whether they were making clothing, fishing line, ropes, or building their homes or canoes, the red cedar was vital a vital part of their lives.

Going back even further, most people have heard about how Socrates was made to drink a glass of hemlock tea, which he did with his normal unflinching nature· Hemlocks are a shade tolerant evergreen with short striped needles· As you can tell, knowing the difference between your evergreens could one day save your life!

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December 19 Birthdays


Alyssa Milano - 44



Criss Angel - 49



Maurice White - (1941-2016)



Mike Lookinland - 56








December 19th

2003: Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Nils Lofgren were among the mourners attending the funeral of Wall Street tycoon John Mulheren. Springsteen led the assembly in Christmas carols and Lofgren sang “Wind Beneath My Wings”.

1999: E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons made a guest appearance on The Simpsons as the narrator of The Simpsons’ Christmas.

1994: Aerosmith performed the final concert of their 240 date tour in support of Get a Grip at their Mama Kin’s Music Hall in Boston which was broadcast on radio stations across North America.

1993: The Byrds’ drummer Michael Clarke died of liver failure at his home in Treasure Island, FL. He was 47 years old.

1987: Whitesnake peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Is This Love”, their second and final top ten single in the U.S.

1981: The Rolling Stones finished their North American tour in support of Tattoo You at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA. The concert was broadcast on closed-circuit cable.

1981: The Cars peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 Album Chart with their fourth album Shake it Up which later went on to sell two million copies in the U.S.

1979: Elvis Presley’s personal physician George Nichopoulos was charged with prescribing over 12,000 doses of amphetamines, barbiturates and painkillers for Presley in the two years prior to his death. Nichopoulos would later be acquitted on this charge.

1955: Carl Perkins recorded “Blue Suede Shoes” which was based on an incident Perkins spotted while performing a dance where he noticed a couple dancing and the boy cautioned his date “don’t step on my suedes.” The song would go on to be covered by artists from Elvis Presley and Pat Boone to Jimi Hendrix and Black Sabbath.



Birthdays:

Professor Longhair born in 1918

Alvin Lee - Guitarist for Ten Years After born in 1944