April 24th is National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day!
John-Bryan Hopkins

Here are today’s five food facts to know about Pigs-in-a-Blanket:
- The first written record of pigs in a blanket occurs in Betty Crocker’s Cooking for Kids in 1957.
- Pigs in a blanket are also known as devils on horsebacks, kilted sausages, and wiener winks.

- In the United Kingdom, pigs in blankets are small sausages, or chipolatas wrapped up in bacon.

- In America, pigs in a blanket often refers to hot dogs, Vienna sausages, or breakfast sausages wrapped in biscuit dough, croissant dough or a pancake and then baked.
- You can combine these dishes by wrapping your sausage in bacon, then cooking them into a biscuit or croissant.

Today’s Food History
- 1766 Robert Bailey Thomas was born. He was the founder and long time editor of the ‘Farmer’s Almanac’ now known as the ‘Old Farmer’s Almanac.’
- 1833 Jacob Ebert and George Dulty patented the first soda fountain.
- 1914 Justin Wilson, Cajun chef and humorist was born. He wrote five cookbooks, hosted several cooking shows, including ‘Louisiana Cookin’ and ‘Cookin’ Cajun.’
- 1949 Chocolate rationing ended in Britain.
- 1994 The world’s largest lollipop, 3,011 pounds, is made in Denmark.
Categories: April Food Holidays, Daily Food History, Food Facts, Food Holidays, Today's Food History
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