MAY 11, 2023 | NATIONAL EAT WHAT YOU WANT DAY | NATIONAL TWILIGHT ZONE DAY | NATIONAL FOAM ROLLING DAY
NATIONAL EAT WHAT YOU WANT DAY
Observed annually on May 11th, National Eat What You Want Day sets diets aside for a day of indulgence. It’s about having one day a year of eating with no regrets. Whether you love donuts or fast food, today is your day to gratify without feeling guilty. Read more…
NATIONAL TWILIGHT ZONE DAY
Always observed on May 11th, National Twilight Zone Day features mysterious twists and turns highlighted with eerie background music and unexplainable occurrences. Read more…
NATIONAL FOAM ROLLING DAY
Each year on May 11th, National Foam Rolling Day recognizes a therapy that’s been called the poor man’s massage. You only go to the dentist once a year, but you brush your teeth every day. While we can’t get a massage every day, foam rolling offers the next best thing! Brush your muscles daily with a foam roller. Read more…
On Deck for May 12, 2023
National Days
National Sapphire Segulah Day
International Me/cfs Awareness Day
International Nurses Day
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
National Nutty Fudge Day
National Odometer Day
National Limerick Day
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
National Provider Appreciation Day
Recipe of the Day
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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.
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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.
May 11th Celebrated History
1926
The coffee company Maxwell House trademarks the phrase “Good to the last drop.”
1927
Film industry leaders including Mary Pickford, Cecil B. DeMille, and Louis B. Mayer found the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
1978
Marine Margaret Ann Brewer is promoted to the rank of brigadier general. She is the first woman to achieve general officer rank.
1997
IBM’s supercomputer Deep Blue defeats world chess champion and chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov. It is the first time a computer defeated a world champion in a competition.
May 11th Celebrated Birthdays
Grant Marsh – 1834
Considered the greatest steamboat captain on the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers, Grant Marsh never lost a boat in his 64-year career. He also rescued many other captains, travelers, and soldiers including survivors of Lieutenant General George Custer’s Last Stand.
Harriet Quimby – 1875
A woman of many firsts, Harriet Quimby was an aviation pioneer in the United States. She was the first woman to earn her U.S. pilot’s license. Less than a year later, Quimby would become the first woman to fly across the English Channel. She would die tragically a few months later during an event when she and William Willard, the event organizer, were accidentally ejected from the seats of the Bleriot monoplane they were riding in at 1000 feet.
Irving Berlin – 1888
Born Israel Baline in Temun, Siberia, the famous composer and lyricist immigrated to the United States in 1893 with his family 19 months after Ellis Island opened. The family had fled Siberia to escape Russia’s persecution of the Jews. Some of his most well-known songs include, “God Bless America” and “White Christmas.”
Jacqueline Cochran – 1906
Jacqueline Cochran was the first woman pilot to break the sound barrier. She also sponsored the testing for the Mercury 13. Her testimony before the house subcommittee on discrimination in the workplace at NASA played a role in delaying women’s participation in the astronaut program.
John C. Norman – 1929
Cardiothoracic surgeon, John C. Norman advanced methods for artificial hearts through research and innovation. He established the Cullen Cardiovascular Surgical Research Laboratories at Texas Heart Institute in 1972 where much of his focus centered on furthering the development of the artificial heart.
Cam Newton – 1989
Selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, quarterback Cam Newton played college football at Auburn University. He earned the Heisman Trophy in 2010 and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the year in 2011. He’s been to the Pro Bowl three times and in 2015 earned the Bert Bell Award, NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award, and NFL Most Valuable Player Award.
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