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NATIONAL QUICHE LORRAINE DAY

We celebrate May 20 as National Quiche Lorraine Day. This versatile French delight makes it an excellent dish for any time of the day.

Quiche Lorraine has origins beginning in the rural Lorraine region of France. While it’s considered a French dish, it developed during a time when the Lorraine Region was under German rule. Even the word Quiche comes from the German word kuchen, meaning cake. The Lorraine region of France is also known for many other delicious dishes such as madeleines, Jordon almonds, macarons, and Lorraine hotpot. Of course, the area is also known for its viticulture.

The original Quiche Lorraine was made with an open pie using a bottom crust with a filling of custard and smoked bacon. A cast-iron skillet was used to cook the original Quiche. Cheese was added to the recipe at a much later time.

Classic Quiche Lorraine must include eggs, heavy cream, bacon, Swiss cheese and a flaky crust. Whether you eat it hot or cold, Quiche Lorraine must stay true to the original recipe. Of course there are many different types of quiche recipes, but a recipe that contains ham, sausage, veggies or fruit is not Quiche Lorraine.

Quiche Lorraine pairs well with just about anything. Deciding what sides to serve with your quiche depends on what you. Consider serving:

Green salads
Roasted vegetables
Potatoes
French bread
Steamed veggies
Soup
Fruit salad
Rolls
Making Quiche Lorraine is extremely simple. However, the secret to a really delicious quiche is:

1 egg = 1 half cup of heavy cream.
Pre-bake your crust.
Layer your crust with cheese before pouring in your egg mixture.
Do not overbake.

NATIONAL SUGARBEE® APPLE DAY

Today is May 20 and we want everyone to grab a crispy, juicy SugarBee® apple and enjoy the un-bee-lievable eating experience as you celebrate National SugarBee® Apple Day.

SugarBee® apples were developed by honeybees. One sunny day an adventurous honeybee was flying through the orchards collecting pollen. The bee transferred pollen from an unknown apple variety to a Honeycrisp apple blossom. Mother Nature did her part and the SugarBee® apple was born!

SugarBee® apples are a naturally occurring apple variety grown in Washington state. Their crisp juiciness and honey sweet flavor provide a wonderful apple eating experience. In fact, they are perfect for snacking, baking, saucing, and juicing.

SugarBee® apples also have great versatility and nutritional value. They are sweeter and crispier than most apples and have a touch of acidity that adds a complexity to make you crave your next bite.

NATIONAL PICK STRAWBERRIES DAY | MAY 20

Every May 20th, National Pick Strawberries Day encourages us to pick some strawberries. Right about this time of year, they start coming into season.

There is something special about the taste of a sun-warmed strawberry picked straight off of the vine. Strawberries are best fresh, but they also make delicious desserts. Strawberry shortcakes or adding them to homemade yogurt and fresh jams come to mind. However, strawberries also have other good qualities.

Strawberry picking time is usually between late April and throughout the summer, depending on what part of the United States you live. When harvesting strawberries, you want to look for the bright red, firm, and plump ones.

Strawberries are members of the rose family.
There are about 200 seeds in a single strawberry.
The roots of a strawberry plant are 3 inches above the soil.
They are the only fruit with their seeds on the outside.
Weather, variety, and ripeness when harvested determine the flavor of a strawberry.
The nutrients found in strawberries make them a good source to add to your diet. A strawberry is only 32 calories and contains about:

91% water
0.7 grams proteins
7.7 grams carbohydrates
4.9 grams natural sugar
2 grams of fiber
0.3 grams of fat
Strawberries are also an excellent source of vitamin C. Like most berries, they are low-fat, low in calories and a good source of fiber, folic acid, and potassium. In addition, strawberries can help fight bad cholesterol and may reduce inflammation.

NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY | MAY 20

On May 20th, National Rescue Dog Day recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life.

According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. When these abandoned and abused animals find their way to a shelter, each one needs a forever home and their potential is limitless. They’re rescue dogs.

No matter their size, color, or breed, dogs will find a way to nuzzle, fetch, or beg their way into your heart. You will find it hard not to scratch one behind the ear.

Rescue dogs often overcome extreme obstacles. And yet, they provide comfort, security, and friendship as family pets. Rescue dogs are also capable of much more. With training, they contribute to the independence of people with disabilities as service animals and give comfort to the elderly. In these circumstances, they become our eyes, ears, or legs as well as our best friend.

Rescue dogs provide a variety of therapeutic benefits, too. Children, teens, and adults with autism may benefit from services provided by trained rescue dogs. As emotional support companions, rescue dogs help to relieve anxiety, depression, and PTSD among the military or those who suffer from mental illness.

They make excellent teachers, too. Rescue dogs show children about caring and kindness. Rescue dogs can even be trained to rescue us from dangerous situations or help to investigate the cause of a fire.

When it comes to four-legged friends, they improve the human condition by leaps and bounds, barks, and yips. It is hard to imagine a more helpful, worthy companion. It’s time to give them a treat!

@taci

I am still doing homework on the pans from the TS. As I said previously, Sarah, at least said Plastic a couple of times, but decided to take a chance. There has been quite a number of views on the Hex Clad pans and that it is actually a ceramic base that gives them the great rating. However, all sites have warned against putting them in the dishwasher because of the detergent one uses. Whether you use Finish or Cascade or another brand, they all have powerful cleaning agents that can do more harm to them. Also, using a high heat such as 400 degrees can do more harm than good as well. You can use them in the oven, but I would not go over 325 degrees. Slow cooking is by far the best rule to follow. I’m just not sure how these pans are made or who the Chef used for the manufacturing end. My so called Teflon pans have an aluminum base and are still going strong several years later. However, since I’m thoroughly going through everything in the kitchen including the pantry, I will be looking at these pots and pans very closely. I do own some Curtis Stone’s pans and they are still as good as the day they were delivered. I am impressed with these after reading some of the posts others have written. If you have time, read today’s news in MSN.com. There is an article on Teflon and the newer version called Hex Clad. Both Costco and Amazon carry the newer ones as well as WalMart and Target. I use “Consumer Reports” and CNET as just a couple of my go to places. It’s very interesting to say the least. Both of them say not to put them into your dishwasher and be careful with oven baking.

Be careful on your hikes. Enjoy the beauty of the day wherever you may be. Stay safe.

@sheba2011

Nice day here, sunny and about 80.🌞 Warming up to mid 80’s through the middle of the week. I hope my old A/C turns on until the end of the month.

We had a few tornadoes in the area Friday afternoon/evening.🌪 One was right by the zoo but all people and animals were safe. That is about 6-7 miles from my house. Mulch guy didn’t show up yesterday because it was too wet.

Guess I was a little tired yesterday. Started to watch the hockey game, fell asleep and woke up a couple hours later.😴 Must be a sign my brain is hockeyed out.🏒 Good luck to your family with the game this evening.🏀 Hate game 7’s, too nerve-racking.🤪

So happy all is well with your brother.🙏 Warm hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten wishing you and yours a nice Sunday. 😎🎈