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February 22nd is…
California Day - For more than a century, Spanish missionaries settled in California. Manifest Destiny and the Mexican American War would play a pivotal role in making California a U.S. Territory. Under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexico sold California along with its territories north of the Rio Grande for 15 million dollars. Only days before the treaty was signed, gold was found at Sutter’s Mill in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The gold rush of 1849 would set off an era of settlement unlike any a new territory had ever seen. On September 9, 1850, two years after the gold rush began, California became the 31st state.
Cook A Sweet Potato Day - Either Central America or South America is thought to be the center of origin and domestication of sweet potatoes. In Central America, sweet potatoes were domesticated at least 5,000 years ago. Peruvian sweet potato remnants dating as far back as 8,000 BC have been found in South America. The sweet potato is an excellent source of vitamin A, which supports good vision, the immune system, and bone growth. Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin B-6, magnesium, and vitamin C. It’s also great for the complexion. While many Americans confuse the sweet potato with a yam, the two are different. A yam is a starchy tuber while the sweet potato is truly a sweet root vegetable. The sweet potato also comes in a variety of sizes and colors, including pale to bright orange, white, and purple. High in fiber and low in fat and calories, this root vegetable is a healthful alternative to snack foods when prepared without added butter, sugar, or salt.
Margarita Day - Two things are certain; the cocktail included tequila, and the bartender edged the rim of the glass with salt. In Mexico, when drinking straight tequila (especially if the quality was bad), the best course of action was to down it in one swallow, suck on a wedge of lime, and lick a dash of salt off the back of your hand.
Supermarket Employee Day - All across the country, supermarket employees help feed families and enrich lives. From every shipment ordered and received to every shelf stocked, these employees help ensure the supplies we need are available every day. They deliver produce, dry goods, prepared meals, frozen foods, and so much more.
World Spay Day - Aims to decrease stray pet populations by increasing awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering programs. Around the world, a variety of effective programs reduce stray populations. These programs target both strays in neighborhoods and in shelters.
World Thinking Day - G irl Scouts from across the globe participate in World Thinking Day. These girls gather together to discuss issues that affect young women.
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SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
(From M/FoMT)
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/sweet-potato-casserole-3364945
Ingredients:
Filling:
- ½ stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the baking dish
- 3 to 4 large sweet potatoes (about 1 ¾ pounds), peeled and cubed
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
Directions:
- For the sweet potatoes: Add 1 ¾ pounds peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Mash the sweet potatoes.
- For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
- Whisk together the butter, mashed sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- For the topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt in a medium bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together. Stir in the pecans. Spread the mixture over the top of the sweet potatoes in an even layer. Bake until mostly set in the center and golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.
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