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NATIONAL DOLE WHIP® DAY

We are on mission to encourage everyone to try a true-to-fruit-soft serve because today is National Dole Whip® Day! Each year on the third Thursday in July, we share our love for the fruity-licious flavor it brings to people around the world.

The frozen dairy-free treat Dole Whip® has been around since 1984. In fact, the original Dole Whip® consisted of a float of whip in a glass of pineapple juice, topped with a maraschino cherry. This frozen fruitiness was first introduced at Disneyland in 1986 and has been a favorite since. We think National Dole Whip® Day is the perfect day to enjoy a creamy soft-serve cup of fruitopia.

NATIONAL LEMON DAY

On July 23, National Lemon Day squeezes it’s way into our day just in time to celebrate our summertime festivities. This tart fruit brings vibrant, citrus notes to salads, drinks, and even savory dishes. Join us as we learn why so many people love the taste of lemon during the summertime and learn some lemony history, too.

Lemons are believed to be native to South Asia, although some say they may have originated in Northeast India. Citron, which is similar to a lemon, was the first of the citrus family. In fact, Citron is found in a Persian garden near Jerusalem said to be at least 2,500 years old. Some time between the last 1st century BC and early 1st century AD, Citron made its way to Rome. Interestingly, lemons were never used in food or drink by the Romans during this early time period. It seems Romans instead used this citrus tree for decoration and the pleasant odour.

It would take at least 400 years for the contemporary lemon to appear as an abundant tree. Around 700 AD, lemons became a part of trade in Europe and reached the Americas by the 1400s. Hispanics receive credit for bringing lemons into the U.S. by the early 1700s. Today, lemons are found all over the world as part of our culinary creations and for medicinal uses.

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening.

@71flowerchild,

Good day where ever you are just be safe. 😎🎈Sending summer hugs to Mabel and Little D.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. I am feeling so much better and the swelling has gone down.
I was so surprised I had this reaction I mean it brought me to my knees. LOL! 😎

Hey enjoy this treat and relax for the next few days. 🎈💕

Sending sweet hugs to you and Jake. 😘😎

@taci,

Good morning in S. California and may this be a good day for you. 😎🎈

Taci I am so proud of you and your veggies with the addition of more next year
you can make your own garden salad. 💕😎 My neighbor grows a lot of veggies
and I go down there for certain ones I have known the couple for 20 years.

As far as the Movie The Duchess goes I saw that a while ago. I love British Films.

I think this series was on Netflix if this is the right one. Very interesting. This is a true
story too.

Hey enjoy what you. 😎🎈

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎Oodie take your time doing anything
today.

I hope your soup turns out yummy I know it will. Poppy and I were up and out early. 💕😎
hubby brought Poppy some little red shoes to wear when the pavement is hot. So cute.

I know you are doing what you have to do to get hubby home. I am wishing you all the luck
in the world that everything turns out right. 🎈

I did respond to your post from last night.

Keep it cool in the house and have a safe day. 😎😘

@xango,

Good day in Florida and I hope you and hubby are doing well. Keep cool and keep
taking care of the little critters when you can. 🎈😎

All is well in the land of OZ. 😘🎈

@loaf,

Good Morning Loaf wishing you a nice cool and safe Wednesday. Miss ya. 😎🎈

Here’s looking at you. 😎