JUNE 22, 2023 | NATIONAL ONION RINGS DAY | NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ECLAIR DAY | WORLD RAINFOREST DAY | NATIONAL KISSING DAY | NATIONAL HVAC TECH DAY
JUNE 22, 2023 | NATIONAL ONION RINGS DAY | NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ECLAIR DAY | WORLD RAINFOREST DAY | NATIONAL KISSING DAY | NATIONAL HVAC TECH DAY
National Onion Rings Day | June 22
On June 22nd, National Onion Rings Day recognizes a batter-dipped, deep-fried bite of deliciousness that runs rings around other appetizers. Read more...
National Chocolate Eclair Day, on June 22nd annually, recognizes a delicious cream-filled pastry covered in smooth chocolate. Read more...
WORLD RAINFOREST DAY
June 22 is World Rainforest Day. The day has been set aside to help protect rainforests by raising awareness and encouraging action to protect them. Read more...
National Kissing Day | June 22
NATIONAL KISSING DAY | JUNE 22
We won’t limit you or time you on this affectionate holiday. National Kissing Day on June 22nd encourages us to pucker up for a smooch. Whether the kiss comes from your significant other, your children or pets, share the love! Read more...
National HVAC Tech Day | June 22
NATIONAL HVAC TECH DAY | JUNE 22
With the days heating up, June 22nd is a perfect day for National HVAC Tech Day! Read more...
On Deck for June 23, 2023
National Days
National Detroit-style Pizza Day
International Women In Engineering Day
International Widows’ Day
United Nations Public Service Day
National Take Your Dog To Work Day
National Hydration Day
National Pecan Sandies Day
National Pink Day
Recipe of the Day
Fast & Easy Onion Rings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 2-3 minutes
Servings: 6 to 10
Ingredients:
2 or 3 Medium Sized Onions
3/4 Cup Flour
3/4 Cup Cornmeal
2 Teaspoons Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder or Cayenne Pepper
2 Medium Eggs
3/4 Cup of Almond Milk
1 Cup Olive or Coconut Oil
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Instructions:
Wash and peal outer skin. Slice into rings, set aside in bowl.
Mix dry ingredients into large bowl.
Add eggs and almond milk into dry ingredients and mix into a smooth batter. You may add an additional egg or almond milk to thin if necessary.
While heating oil in frying pan batter several onion rings in batter mix. Once oil is hot add onion rings to oil and cover with lid for 2 minutes, turn over and cook additional 2 minutes. Set golden brown onion rings aside on paper towel covered plate to drain, and continue cooking process until all rings are cooked. Enjoy!
Recipe credit: This recipe comes from Marvel, a mom who took time time make afternoon appetizers fun and delicious. Thanks Mom!
Another Great Party Appetizer: Easy Bacon Cheese Ball
June 22nd Celebrated History
1841
Adrien Decambre of France and James Hadden Young of England received the first U.S. patent for a type-setting machine. Patent no. 2,139 for their “Pianotype” machine allowed types to be placed using levers and gravity.
1978
At the Naval Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, astronomer James W. Christy discovers Pluto’s first and largest moon – Charon.
2007
Disney premieres the animated film Ratatouille. Directed by Brad Bird, the star-studded film featured the voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy, Peter O’Toole, Janeane Garofalo and many more.
2021
Senate D.C. Statehood hearing begins.
June 22nd Celebrated Birthdays
Richard Gurley Drew – 1899
While working for 3M, Richard Gurley Drew invented masking and cellophane tape. He created the tape from cellulose and originally called it cellulose tape. His career started at the 3M company in 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he developed a masking tape for the automotive industry in 1925.
John Dillinger – 1903
The notorious American gangster earned the nickname “Public Enemy No. 1” during the Great Depression.
Rose Kushner – 1929
The breast cancer survivor, author, and journalist became an advocate who helped change the standard of care for breast cancer treatment.
Octavia E. Butler – 1947
Octavia Butler is best known for the novel Kindred, also published the Patternist series of science fiction novels. She brought human issues to her storytelling and opened the door for other black women writers to pursue science fiction.
Cyndi Lauper – 1953
“Time After Time” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” so they show their “True Colors.” The American pop singer-songwriter and actress has been performing for more than 40 years.
Erin Brockovich – 1960
In 1991, Erin Brockovich investigated water contamination in Hinkley, California for the law firm Masry & Vititoe. At the time, she was a file clerk. Today, Brockovich runs her own consulting firm and continues to investigate water contamination across the United States. Her story was brought to life in the film Erin Brockovich starring Julia Roberts.
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