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NATIONAL BAKED ALASKA DAY
Ice cream and cake come together on February 1st in a celebration called National Baked Alaska Day.

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An elaborate dessert that is also known as “Omelette Norvegienne,” Baked Alaska is made with hard ice cream on a base of sponge cake and covered in a shell of toasted meringue.

In the United States in 1867, an earnest debate erupted over the potential purchase of Alaska from Russia. Secretary of State William Seward agreed to a purchase price of $7 million, and Alaska became a United States territory in 1868. Those of the opinion that the purchase was a giant mistake referred to the purchase as “Seward’s Folly.”

Enter Charles Ranhofer, the chef at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City. He was notorious for naming new and renaming old dishes after famous people and events. Capitalizing on the heated controversy surrounding the purchase in the frozen north, Baked Alaska fit the bill. It was cold, nearly frozen, and quickly toasted in a hot oven before serving.

He served as the chef at Delmonico’s from 1862 to 1896. During his tenure, he also created Lobster Newburg, another famous dish honored with a national food holiday.

NATIONAL SERPENT DAY

On February 1st, National Serpent Day gives snakes and serpents alike their slithering due. Across religions and cultures, the serpent has been used as a symbol of evil, medicine, fertility, and much more.

NATIONAL TEXAS DAY

On February 1st, National Texas Day recognizes the Lone Star State along with its fierce record of independent people and history. The 28th state may not be the only state with a record of being a republic, but their dramatic revolution and fight for independence keep Texas history alive.

NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY

National Freedom Day, always observed on February 1st, celebrates freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol of liberty. The day honors the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing slavery on February 1, 1865. It was not ratified by the states, however, until later on December 18, 1865.

National Get Up Day on February 1st offers an opportunity to share inspiring stories of perseverance!

Sheba, hope it wasn’t too cold today and that the electricity stays on. Wanted to ask if the electricity goes out a lot there in winter? Hubs went on the roof this morning early and fixed a spot and now we will wait and see if the rain comes and if the roofs spot leaks.
Hiked today and got some exercise around people and walked later with a friend.
I did catch some of the Jewelry Shows.
Have a great evening!

@sheba2011

I forgot to mention that I did purchase Mr. Pickle and he is adorable. Makes me smile.

@taci

Thanks for the belated birthday greetings. This one was different in that I spent the day with
hubby in rehab. Hubby thought it was our anniversary and started laughing when I mentioned it was January. He felt so sad stating he wish he could take me out to celebrate. Mentioned that it was not important, but the thought behind it was.

@sheba2011

Wonder if Heidi can copy this one and make it into a pin. I’m hoping………hmm…….

@sheba2011

Just glancing and saw this Must show hubby!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣