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NATIONAL FAJITA DAY

On August 18, National Fajita Day recognizes the sizzling deliciousness of the savory Tex-Mex flavor found in fajitas.

In the early 1930s, Mexican vaqueros in Southwest Texas developed what we’ve grown to love all over the United States. Using throwaway cuts of beef, they developed the fajita. However, it wasn’t long before they became a staple in the region. These cowboys cooked the steak over an open fire or grill. Once cooked, they served it with flour or corn tortillas. In later years, fresh Pico de gallo, guacamole, and southwestern spices elevated the fajita. Soon the convenient meal for hardworking cowboys made an introduction to new audiences. The fajita became a destination food in the culinary world.

As their popularity grew, fajitas added a colorful flair to Tex-Mex menus. Sizzling platters full of bright peppers, onions, and a mouthwatering aroma delighted patrons. Menu choices beyond tender steak also broadened the fajita spectrum. Sweet shrimp, lean chicken, or pork with freshly made tortillas arrived at tables with fanfare. By the 1980s, most Mexican restaurants in the United States served fajitas. In the modern culinary kitchen, lime, cilantro and a plethora of vegetables find their way into a fajita, too. Add to that the perfect seasonings and mouths really begin to water!

Another flavor boost comes from grilling with mesquite. It adds a smoky flavor and bacon adds crunch. Of course, who could forget the cheese? With their festive presentations, fajitas continue to be enjoyed today. The fajita has come a long way from skirt steak trimmings!

NATIONAL PINOT NOIR DAY
National Pinot Noir Day on August 18 encourages wine lovers to experience one of the wine world’s most versatile wines.

Since Pinot Noir’s high acidity along with the lower tannins, it complements food nicely. Wineries around the world produce pinot noir using red wine grapes and primarily the Pinot Noir varietal.

The dry wine includes hints of cherry and raspberry, as well as earthy flavors and notes of floral. It’s one of the world’s favorite red wines, too. One Pinot Noir grown and produced in Burgundy, France bears the name of the region. France also produces more Pinot Noir than any other country. However, today the grape is grown all over the world. The soil, climate, and how it is processed all impact the flavors.

NATIONAL ICE CREAM PIE DAY
National Ice Cream Pie Day is observed annually on August 18. This is the second ice cream holiday in August and it honors a refreshing frozen dessert that comes in many delicious flavors.

First came putting ice cream on pies. The natural next step would be making ice cream into pies. With all the flavors available, our options are unlimited! Plus, when we figure in the types of crusts to make with ice cream pie, the concept is beyond delightful. Combine graham cracker crusts and maple pecan ice cream for a fall treat. Or a vanilla wafer crust with peanut butter ice cream topped with bananas – yum! You’re only limited by your imagination.

The treat also makes an excellent substitute for those who can’t decide on pie or cake for their birthday. Compromise and just have an ice cream pie. So many benefits to enjoying ice cream pie over just ice cream or just pie.

@shoelady60,

Good evening and enjoy the precious night on your own. I would eat and drink whatever
I like. 😎🎈

Hey safe travels for your husband to get home. Oz is warm tonight I need to watch
the weather update for the week.

Enjoy and relax. 😘😎

@oodiebom,

Good evening and I hope it is nice cool one. Oodie you are spot on with how you feel you
need to move your husband to a new Rehab. I know it’s a gut feeling so please don’t ignore
that feeling. Oodie it seems like the hospital is understaff and soon they will be overwhelm
and resign due to pressure. The Rehab holds people’s lives in their hands.

If you feel you need to a better place then go for it and do not look back. We watched over
my father like a hawk and he was in the best Hospice in Kansas. Dad stopped talking for
a while so we knew he could not tell us anything. Oodie it’s been four years this month.
I have many days i miss him and not a day goes by that I don’t miss him. 💕😘

I am so glad you had the moon at your back going home. One of my Aunt’s had the same
thing happen to her she was driving out late and the moon followed her home. She love it
we lost my mother’s sister two days apart about three years ago so these are tender times.
I loved them so much. 💕

I am glad you knee is feeling better you are smart to watch the meds. I take one medicine
that when I go out it makes sweat fast and hard which can lead to dehydration. I have to
drink water most of the day. I hate taking meds but it does what it’s suppose to.

The Pollen Count has been very high. I had a headache for a couple of nights.
I will go on the front porch and watch the moon I know the animals are watching.
I take good care of them and they trust me. 💕😘

Mr. Poppy was looking good and he likes the ladies especially his two girl friends at the
Fence line out back they are sisters but he loves one the most because she was there
first his tail just wags when she comes and and she is a beauty she is a Husky with blue eyes.

Oodie be careful while out let me know how things goes. 😘🎈😎

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening and keep safe and cool. 😎🎈

Greatest Love of All
Song by Whitney Houston

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfill my needs
A lonely place to be
And so I learned to depend on me
I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone’s shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I’ll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can’t take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be
I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone’s shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I’ll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can’t take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
Is the greatest love of all
And if, by chance, that special place
That you’ve been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love