FEBRUARY 11, 2023 | INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE RIDE DAY | NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY | GLOBAL MOVIE DAY | NATIONAL INVENTORS’ DAY | NATIONAL DON’T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY | NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY | NATIONAL WHITE SHIRT DAY WHITE T-SHIRT DAY | NATIONAL SHUT-IN VISITATION DAY
International Snowmobile Ride Day | Second Saturday in February
The second Saturday in February is International Snowmobile Ride Day as a day to encourage everyone to bundle up for an exciting adventure outside on a snowmobile. Read more…
NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY
Always observed on February 11th, National Make A Friend Day is a fantastic opportunity to meet someone new and make a new friendship. Friends serve a vital role in everyone’s lives. They are one of life’s most valuable assets. Read more…
GLOBAL MOVIE DAY
Right in the heart of Oscar season, the second Saturday in February celebrates Global Movie Day to honor the way movies have captured audiences’ hearts and minds around the world for over 100 years. Since their inception, movies have transcended geography, language, time, and culture, connecting us all through the power of storytelling. Read more…
NATIONAL INVENTORS’ DAY
National Inventors’ Day honors inventors of the past, the creators of the present, and encourages the architects of the future. On February 11th, National Inventors’ Day celebrates the genius behind design. It also dives into the history behind some of our most unusual inventions. Read more…
NATIONAL DON’T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY
On February 11th, Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day promotes a positive attitude even when things might not be going your way. It’s a day for looking on the bright side of things and then carrying that feeling with you every day after. Do not worry, and do not stress over the little things. Life is too short to let the little things bother us. Read more…
NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY
National Peppermint Patty Day recognizes a treat enjoyed by millions around the world. On February 11th each year, sink your teeth into the minty chocolate sweet. Read more…
NATIONAL WHITE SHIRT DAY/WHITE T-SHIRT DAY
National White Shirt Day, also known as National White T-Shirt Day, commemorates the day a historic auto worker strike resolved on February 11, 1937. Read more…
NATIONAL SHUT-IN VISITATION DAY
National Shut-In Visitation Day on February 11th serves as a reminder to bring some cheerful company to people who are unable to leave their homes. Visiting a person who is shut-in makes a positive difference in that person’s life. Read more…
On Deck for February 12, 2023
National Days
NATIONAL PORK RIND DAY
NATIONAL PLUM PUDDING DAY
Recipe of the Day
Sweet Sriracha Dipping
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
Add all ingredients into a medium size bowl. Mix well. Chill or serve room temperature. Add all ingredients into a medium size bowl. Mix well. Chill or serve room temperature. Transfer to ramekin bowl(s) before serving. Refrigerate unused dipping sauce.
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
Add all ingredients into a medium size bowl. Mix well. Chill or serve room temperature. Add all ingredients into a medium size bowl. Mix well. Chill or serve room temperature. Transfer to ramekin bowl(s) before serving. Refrigerate unused dipping sauce.
Spicy Tomato Ranch Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon sriracha
Add all ingredients into a medium size bowl. Mix well. Chill or serve room temperature. Add all ingredients into a medium size bowl. Mix well. Chill or serve room temperature. Transfer to ramekin bowl(s) before serving. Refrigerate unused dipping sauce.
BBQ Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Add all ingredients into a medium size bowl. Mix well. Chill or serve room temperature. Add all ingredients into a medium size bowl. Mix well. Chill or serve room temperature. Transfer to ramekin bowl(s) before serving. Refrigerate unused dipping sauce.
Cheesy Dip
- 1 cup milk
- 4 teaspoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 – 1/2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 quarter cup milk and flour over medium heat. Stir in remaining milk and salt. Bring to a boil and stir frequently. Reducing heat to low, simmer for 2 minutes, allowing rue to thicken. Stir constantly. Remove from heat and add cheese and pepper. Stir until cheese is smooth and creamy. Best if served warm. Refrigerate unused dipping sauce.
Avocado Dipping Sauce
- 2 large avocados, halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 small jalapeño, chopped.
- NOTE: For a spicier dip, include seeds and pith in recipe. For a milder dip, remove seeds and pith in recipe.
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Scoop the avocado meat into a food processor or blender. Add remaining ingredients. Process until sauce is creamy, scraping sides as needed. Place in a serving dish and enjoy. Refrigerate unused dipping sauce.
February 11th Celebrated History
1809
The United States Patent Office issues Robert Fulton a patent for the first successful steamboat. Although the original patent record was destroyed in the 1936 US Patent Office fire, Fulton’s commercial success with his North River Steamboat and Clermont spread westward.
1922
Frederick Banting and Charles Best discover insulin at the University of Toronto. Their discovery would advance the treatment of diabetes.
1945
Declaration of a Liberated Europe signed at Yalta Conference by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and General Joseph Stalin.
1990
After 27 years as a political prisoner, the leader to end South African apartheid, Nelson Mandela is released from Victor Verster Prison outside of Cape Town, South Africa.
February 11th Celebrated Birthdays
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau – 1805
The explorer, trapper, and guide rarely stayed in one place long during his entire life. Born days before his parents Toussaint Charbonneau and Sakakawea set out with the Corp of Discovery, it is little wonder that he became a guide and explore like his parents before him.
Thomas Edison – 1847
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Thomas Edison, considered one of America’s greatest inventors set up shop in Menlo Park, New Jersey, developing his ideas that changed the world.
Beulah Louise Henry – 1887
The American inventor of a vacuum-sealed ice cream freezer earned the nickname “Lady Edison” for her ingenuity and sharing a birthday with Thomas Edison.
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