Welcome to our feature sharing Food Holidays: September 28th, 2022. I would like to ask you a question. Did you know today is National Strawberry Cream Pie Day? I think I will go to the Grocery Store tomorrow and pick up Strawberries and make a Strawberry Cream Pie for my son Travis.
Travis and Isabelle helped me with a project the other night. To show Travis and his wife Isabella that I appreciated what they did for me. Would you like to join us for Dessert then you can meet my son and my daughter in law?
National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
Today we celebrate National Strawberry Cream Pie Day which falls on September 28th . Did you know Strawberries themselves contribute up to 70% of the weight of a Strawberry Cream Pie? Since this holiday is dedicated to celebrating the delicious Cream Pie, you’re allowed to take a break from your diet and indulge in a slice.
History of NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
It’s quite uncertain why September 28th was chosen as National Strawberry Cream Pie Day Strawberries are naturally out of season in September. Although there is not need to worry, Strawberries are now available in Grocery Stores all year round. Chances are that this holiday was picked to serve as a reminder for Summer as Winter slowly approaches.
The widely-known Garden Strawberry was first produced in Brittany, France, in the 1750s by a cross of a Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria Virginiana) from North America and a Coastal Chilean Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis), which Amédée-François Frézier brought from Chile in 1714. Today, there are 103 species of Strawberries, and there are many Garden Strawberries cultivated in all U.S. States and many Countries around the world. Strawberries are also loved by many for their natural aroma, color, and juiciness. Strawberries are a versatile Fruit used in many types of food and treats including Fruit Juice, Jam, Milkshakes, Ice Cream and Pies!
Strawberry Cream Pie Day celebrates the birth of one of the world’s delicious treats. Strawberry Cream Pie matches the rich flavors of Sweetened Cream with the tangy flavor of ripened Strawberries in a harmonious marriage. There are many Strawberry Cream Pie recipes available and you can indulge in whichever recipe you prefer.
Some recipes use Whipped Cream or Cream Cheese, while some recipes for a Pudding or Custard Base with Strawberries either folded in or on top. Sweet Cream separated directly from Milk remains the best type of Cream for making a Strawberry Cream Pie. Its lily-white color and velvety taste perfectly complement the Strawberries’ bright red color and make Strawberry Cream Pie a sumptuous treat.
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY Activities
- The Internet has hundreds of Strawberry Pie recipes you can try. If you have a favorite recipe, you can bake that at home, or use a new recipe for a change. Don’t feel too guilty to eat the Strawberry Cream Pie all alone.
- There’s no better way to enjoy your delicious Strawberry Cream Pie than to invite friends over for a memorable treat. Sharing this delicious dessert is the best way to savor its sweetness.
- If you can’t take the time to bake a Strawberry Pie on your own then you can pick up a Strawberry Cream Pie from your favorite bakery. Don’t forget to give the Bakery a shout-out, on Social Media.
5 Fun Facts About Strawberries
- The average Strawberry has 200 seeds.
- Strawberries are the first Fruit to ripen in the Spring.
- Yielding about 1 billion pounds yearly, California’s one of the U.S.’s largest producers about 75% annually.
- 94% of American households enjoy Strawberries.
- Americans eat 3.4 lbs of fresh Strawberries a year!
Why We Love NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
- For all Strawberry lovers, and fans of Pies, National Strawberry Cream Pie Day offers a opportunity to enjoy this Sweet Fruit in a Pie.
- For those who have always been diehard fans of a particular Strawberry Cream Pie recipe, this holiday offers a chance to try something new. We love this holiday because we can learn new ways to make and enjoy Strawberry Cream Pie.
- Strawberries have always been considered a Fruit of love, associated with Venus, the Goddess of love. Obviously because of their heart shape and deep red color. One of the best things you can do with Strawberry Cream Pie is to share it with family, friends, and maybe neighbors!
Strawberries are few fruits with its seeds on the outside
Five Facts about Strawberries
- The Garden Strawberry, Fragaria × Ananassa, is a hybrid species that is cultivated worldwide for its Fruit, the common Strawberry.
- The Fruit which is not actually a Botanical Berry, but an aggregate ‘accessory Fruit.
- Strawberries are consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in prepared foods including Preserves, Fruit Juice, Pies, Ice Creams, and Milkshakes.
- Artificial Strawberry aroma is 3rd most widely used in food products.
- The Garden Strawberry was first bred in Brittany, France, in the 1750s via a cross of Fragaria Virginiana from Eastern North America and Fragaria Chiloensis, which was brought from Chile by Amédée-François Frézier in 1714.
National Drink a Beer Day
History of National Drink Beer Day
Like most things, we look to the ancient Egyptians for answers. Historians point to Beer as a ceremonial drink over 5,000 years ago because papyrus scrolls have been discovered documenting early Beer recipes. The Mesopotamians may have actually been the first to develop Beer over 10,000 years ago, before recorded history.
Beer made its way to Europe and gained popularity during the Middle Ages. Why drink polluted, possibly contaminated Water, when you can drink a safer alternative, Beer? Eventually, German Monks became master brewers, coming up with some of the fermentation techniques that brought the world closer to the Beer we know and love today.
Did you know in European Cities like Prague ordering Beer in a restaurant is cheaper than ordering Water?
Europeans who arrived in the New World actually complained when they were out of Beer and had to brew more. The love of Beer was so strong, that upon arrival, brewing Beer was one of the first things on the Pilgrims’ to-do list!
Today, there are Light Beers with great flavor and less calories. Dark Beers like Guinness, served up warm in authentic English, Scottish and Irish Pubs alike. There are Ales and Lagers which are distinguished by the type of Yeast used in the fermentation process.
Is Craft Beer on your radar? Millennials especially are showing more refined palates and a broad knowledge of all kinds of Beer. You’ll find a wide spectrum of Craft Brews, Foreign and Domestic, to fit every taste.
If you’re really looking for something different, try Hard Cider which has a great “kick” to it! , Foodie Alert: Don’t miss the perfect opportunity to pair Beer with a delicious recipe. If you’re the adventurous sort, DIY with a home brew kit.
On National Drink Beer Day, drink responsibly and in moderation, but enjoy a Beer or two. Pass up the White Wine or your evening Cabernet. Get a Beer with a good “head” on it and remember that Beer is no longer just your parents’ brew!
National Drink Beer Day Activities
- Would you like to try new Beers? Visit your local Brewery and order a “flight” of Beers to taste test. Bring your family, cand ompare notes, and rate your favorite brews.
- Become the brew master you’ve always wanted to be by making your own Beer! Start by enjoying the final product on National Drink Beer Day. You can purchase Beer- DIY Kits online and in specialty stores to help you get started.
- If you can’t get to a brewery and you don’t want to make your own Beer there is no worries! Invite family over for a cookout and catch up over a few Beers.
Why PEOPLE Love National Drink Beer Day
- Craft Breweries are quickly growing in number, and there are more varieties of Beer than ever before. Including Nitro Brews, Milk Stouts, IPAs, EPAs, Lagers, Ales, Wheat Beers, Pilsners, Porters and Saisons. Beers infused with Coffee, Chocolate, Ginger, Grapefruit, Orange and other Fruits and Spices.
- It’s relaxing to have a cold Beer when you get home from work, or to drink a Brewski with our dinner, it’s also great to enjoy Beer with family. Cookouts, hangouts at a local bar, parties and festivals are all occasions to have a Cold beer.
- Let’s face it, we love the fact that Beer, like other forms of Alcohol, gives a little boost in self-confidence. People feel more at ease in crowds and find it easier to navigate in Social Settings. Just be sure not to go overboard or let Alcohol become your crutch. Drinking a Beer is cool as long as you’re responsible!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
