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NATIONAL CHEESE SOUFFLE DAY | MAY 18

Each year on May 18, we celebrate National Cheese Soufflé Day. On this tasty day, take the opportunity to enjoy this French delight.

A soufflé is a baked egg-based dish whose origins appear in France during the early 18th century. Earliest mention of the soufflé is given to French mastercook Vincent La Chapelle. However, master French chef Marie-Antoine Careme receives the honor for popularizing the dish by using a new elaborate style of creating dishes.

The soufflé’s base consists of a French creme base made of a flavored crème sauce or puree, and beaten egg whites. By combining egg whites with custer, this delicate delight will puff up into a fine, golden soufflé when baked. Many who make souffle commonly add cheese, jam, fruits, berries, chocolate and lemon. In other words, the base provides the flavor and the egg whites provide the puff it up.

Making a cheese soufflé requires cheese. The most popular cheeses to use when making a soufflé are:

Gruyère cheese
Parmesan
Cheddar
Provolone
Fontina
However, just about any kind of cheese will make an amazing soufflé. Adding complimentary herbs and spices to your soufflé dish will increase your chances of it being hit at the dinner table! How you eat your soufflé is entirely up to you. You can serve your soufflé as a tasty main course dish, or sweetened it for a dessert.

Secrets to Preparing Soufflé
Creating the perfect soufflé lies within the timing of preparing the dish. Beating the egg whites into a stiff peak consistency then folding them gently into the sauce ingredients will prevent air from getting into the mixture. This process is what decides whether your soufflé will be perfectly puffy or deficiently deflated.

Determining when you are serving your soufflé will decide when you should bake your souffle. A soufflé can be prepared ahead of time; however baking cannot begin until the time is determined for serving. As long as the egg whites have been whipped to the proper consistency, the mixture will hold for a few hours.

NATIONAL LEARN TO SWIM DAY | THIRD SATURDAY IN MAY

National Learn to Swim Day on the third Saturday in May is dedicated to educating parents and children about water safety. Before Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer, it is an annual opportunity for families to learn the importance and benefits of learning to swim.

There are remarkable benefits to learning to swim. Besides the obvious safety benefit, other benefits include:

We gain additional fitness opportunities when we learn to swim. No matter our age, learning to swim is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that is easy on the joints. It is also a lifelong skill that many of us will appreciate as we age.
As we learn to swim, we also gain social skills. Swimming is a social activity. It’s one that offers us opportunities to meet new people who often teach us new things.
It’s a year-round exercise. Most fitness centers have pools and when the winters get long, what better way to burn off some energy than to take the kids to the pool.
The younger we start, the more benefits we receive. From motor skills to stress relief to safety skills, swimming has it.
When it comes to children with disabilities, swimming is easily accessible and adaptable.
While swimming is enjoyed by all ages all year round, summer is a time when we take to the lakes, rivers, and outdoor pools. Because of the risks involved when one is in the water, safety, and knowledge, from the earliest age, are vital.

NATIONAL NO DIRTY DISHES DAY

On May 18th, National No Dirty Dishes Day suggests taking a break from your regular daily routine. There are a few options for this day.

The problem with dirty dishes is no one likes them. In fact, if we could produce a 5 course meal without dirty dishes, we probably would. Dirty dishes pose a number of problems, besides more work. In fact, dirty dishes can cause some life threatening diseases such as:

Salmonella;
Campylobacteria;
Clostridium perfringens;
Norovirus; and
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph).
Germs are the main reason having no dirty dishes on the counter or in the sink are important. However, there are benefits, too. There is something pleasing about a clean kitchen. Unlike watching television or reading a book, no one considers washing dishes to be a therapeutic for your mental health. But, it can be.

Washing dishes can relieve tension. In fact, it can put you in a state of self-improving your well-being. Because doing dishes is somewhat of a simple task, the act of movement in the water can reduce stress and build a strong immune system. The benefit of lowering stress levels results in a more relaxed mind and body, resulting in a better you.

If you’re not sure what to do during National No Dirty Dishes Day, we can come up with a few reasons to help yo along. You can:

Eat all meals out. Order take out and eat your meals in the containers they come in.
Use disposable plates, cups, and silverware. To stay earth-friendly, choose ones that are biodegradable.
Fast. While not everyone can fast, occasional fasting can be good for the body.
Eat only foods that come in their own containers and eat small meals. For example, eat a banana for breakfast. Prepare hard-boiled eggs the day before and enjoy them for lunch.
Keep your dirty dishes down to a minimum by washing every dish you use as you use it. That way, no dirty dish ends up in the sink.

ARMED FORCES DAY | THIRD SATURDAY IN MAY

Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May pays tribute to the military personnel serving in the United States Armed Forces. The celebration takes place each year during Armed Forces Week.

The United States Military is composed of six branches, including the Army, Airforce, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. As of 2019, more than 1.3 million active-duty service members are stationed in the United States and around the world. An additional 800,000 reservists stand ready in the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. The holiday unites the country behind the men and women who currently serve in the United States military.

@shoelady60,

Good evening I was shocked at the top Golfer getting arrested this morning.
Even with all that drama he still placed third in his tournament. The Golf
Association seems to think it is a big misunderstanding.

More to come stay snug tonight. OZ is alright but the heat will make it hot in OZ.

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening.

@sheba2011

Good afternoon from the dreary, rainy ‘burgh.⛈ Hope you are having a good Friday.

No workers today, HVAC not being installed until the end of the month. But I had people here this last week with estimates, measuring, etc. Tomorrow the mulch guy will be here all afternoon unless it is pouring rain. Ran to the grocery store this morning and now doing laundry. No cooking, hubs going out for hoagies. Just had pizza a few days ago.🍕

Got the PGA tournament on now.🏌️‍♂️ Will relax this evening and watch some hockey.🏒🍸 Hope all is well with your brother. Stay cool, lots of hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California and I hope this is a great Friday Kitten for you and your family. 🎈😎

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh Lady. 😎💕🎈I know you are having work and a new HVAC
in your home. I think you will need another double tonight. LOL!

Just wishing you a great Friday and I hope the work is not too loud.

This is National Pizza Party Day so no cooking. 😎

Oz is getting warmer by the hour. Sending cool vibes to you and Jake. 😎🎈

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 😘😎🎈Taci I can always visit Cali and have a great time.
I hope this is a good Friday for you and it’s National Pizza Party Day. I hope your family
like Pizza. 😎🎈

I had a wonderful cool walk with Poppy today we will be in the 80’s all weekend.
Well here comes the warmer weather. I so enjoyed the rain and the cool breeze we
have had. 💕

Wishing you a very nice Friday and Happy Trails. 🎶🎶

If you walk up on this scene just smile. 😎