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February 15th is National Gumdrop Day!

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Five Food Find about Gumdrops

The most popular flavors are cherry, grape, orange, lemon, and spice flavors like clove, cinnamon, mint, and anise (licorice).

 

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It is said that Percy Trusdale invented the gumdrop in 1801.

 

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Originally, gumdrops were flavored with spices: orange (clove), yellow (allspice), red (cinnamon), green (spearmint), purple (anise), white (wintergreen or peppermint), and black(licorice).

 

 

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The NASA Apollo Command modules were nicknamed “Gumdrops” because of it’s conical shape.

 

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Branch’s Candy holds the world record for largest gumdrop which weighed in a little larger than 10 lbs.

 

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Today’s Food History

on this day in…

  • 1758 Benjamin Jackson advertised mustard for sale for the first time in America. The advertisement was in the Philadelphia Chronicle, and claimed Jackson was the first and only manufacturer of mustard in America
  • 1809 Cyrus Hall McCormick was born. McCormick is credited with the development of the first mechanical reaper.
  • 1957 ‘The Banana Boat Song’ (Day-O) by Harry Belafonte is number one on the charts.
  • 1965 Canada adopted its new red & white flag with a red maple leaf in the center.

 

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The OFFICIAL February ‘Food Holiday’ list

John-Bryan Hopkins

february-calendarCanned Food Month
National Chocolate Lovers Month
National Cherry Month 
National Grapefruit Month
National Snack Food Month
National Potato Lovers Month
Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
!st week of Feb- African Heritage & Health Week
3rd Weekend of February: National Margarita Weekend
“Superbowl Sunday” : National Pork Rind Day (aka National Pork Rind Appreciation Day)
Daily Holidays
February 1
National Cake Pops Day
National Baked Alaska Day
National Dark Chocolate Day
February 2
National Tater Tot Day
February 3
National Carrot Cake Day
February 4 
National Homemade Soup Day
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
Pork Rind Appreciation Day*
February 5
World Nutella Day
National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 6
National Chopsticks Day
February 7
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8
National Molasses Bar Day
National Potato Lover’s Day
February 9
National Bagels and Lox Day
National Pizza Day
–
February 10
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
National “Have a Brownie” Day
February 11
National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12
National Plum Pudding Day
(National PB&J Day)
National Biscotti Day
February 13
National Cheddar Day
National Tortellini Day
National “Italian Food” Day
February 14 
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 15 
National Gumdrop Day
National Chewing Gum Day
February 16 
National Almond Day
February 17 
National Cafe’ Au Lait Day
February 18 
National “Drink Wine” Day
February 19 
National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20 
National Cherry Pie Day
National Muffin Day
 –
February 21 
National Pancake Day
National Sticky Bun Day
–
February 22
National Margarita Day 
National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
–
February 23 
National Banana Bread Day
February 24 
National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25 
National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
National Clam Chowder Day
February 26
National Pistachio Day
February 27 
National Chili Day
National Strawberry Day
National Kahlua Day
February 28 
National Chocolate Souffle Day
February 29
National Frog Legs Day

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2021’s February Food Holidays

John-Bryan Hopkins

february-calendarCanned Food Month
National Chocolate Lovers Month
National Cherry Month 
National Grapefruit Month
National Snack Food Month
National Potato Lovers Month
Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
!st week of Feb- African Heritage & Health Week
3rd Weekend of February: National Margarita Weekend
“Superbowl Sunday” : National Pork Rind Day (aka National Pork Rind Appreciation Day)
Daily Holidays
February 1
National Cake Pops Day
National Baked Alaska Day
National Dark Chocolate Day
February 2
National Tater Tot Day
February 3
National Carrot Cake Day
February 4 
National Homemade Soup Day
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
Pork Rind Appreciation Day*
February 5
World Nutella Day
National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 6
National Chopsticks Day
February 7
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8
National Molasses Bar Day
National Potato Lover’s Day
February 9
National Bagels and Lox Day
National Pizza Day
–
February 10
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
National “Have a Brownie” Day
February 11
National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12
National Plum Pudding Day
(National PB&J Day)
National Biscotti Day
February 13
National Tortellini Day
National “Italian Food” Day
February 14 
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 15 
National Gumdrop Day
National Chewing Gum Day
February 16 
National Almond Day
February 17 
National Cafe’ Au Lait Day
February 18 
National “Drink Wine” Day
February 19 
National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20 
National Cherry Pie Day
National Muffin Day
 –
February 21 
National Pancake Day
National Sticky Bun Day
–
February 22
National Margarita Day 
National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
–
February 23 
National Banana Bread Day
February 24 
National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25 
National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
National Clam Chowder Day
February 26
National Pistachio Day
February 27 
National Strawberry Day
National Kahlua Day
February 28 
National Chocolate Souffle Day
February 29
National Frog Legs Day

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It’s Official! Here’s 2018’s February Food Holidays

John-Bryan Hopkins

february-calendarCanned Food Month
National Chocolate Lovers Month
National Cherry Month 
National Grapefruit Month
National Snack Food Month
National Potato Lovers Month
Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
!st week of Feb- African Heritage & Health Week
3rd Weekend of February: National Margarita Weekend
“Superbowl Sunday” : National Pork Rind Day (aka National Pork Rind Appreciation Day)
Daily Holidays
February 1
National Cake Pops Day
National Baked Alaska Day
National Dark Chocolate Day
February 2
National Tater Tot Day
February 3
National Carrot Cake Day
February 4 
National Homemade Soup Day
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
Pork Rind Appreciation Day*
February 5
World Nutella Day
National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 6
National Chopsticks Day
February 7
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8
National Molasses Bar Day
National Potato Lover’s Day
February 9
National Bagels and Lox Day
National Pizza Day
–
February 10
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
National “Have a Brownie” Day
February 11
National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12
National Plum Pudding Day
(National PB&J Day)
National Biscotti Day
February 13
National Tortellini Day
National “Italian Food” Day
February 14 
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 15 
National Gumdrop Day
National Chewing Gum Day
February 16 
National Almond Day
February 17 
National Cafe’ Au Lait Day
February 18 
National “Drink Wine” Day
February 19 
National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20 
National Cherry Pie Day
National Muffin Day
 –
February 21 
National Pancake Day
National Sticky Bun Day
–
February 22
National Margarita Day 
National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
–
February 23 
National Banana Bread Day
February 24 
National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25 
National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
National Clam Chowder Day
February 26
National Pistachio Day
February 27 
National Strawberry Day
National Kahlua Day
February 28 
National Chocolate Souffle Day
February 29
National Frog Legs Day

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February 15 is National Gumdrop Day

John-Bryan Hopkins

Daily Quote: “Good conversation is always the best food for the soul”~Mexican Proverb

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Five Food Facts about Gumdrops

1. Gumdrops, a fruit or spice flavored sugar coated gelatin candy, usually conical in shape. Other shapes and flavors; Orange slices, Licorice Babies, and Spearmint Leaves.

2. The most popular flavors are cherry, grape, orange, lemon, and spice flavors like clove, cinnamon, mint, and anise(licorice)

3. It is said that Percy Trusdale invented the gumdrop in 1801.

4. Originally, gumdrops were flavored with spices: orange(clove), yellow(allspice), red(cinnamon), green(spearmint), purple(anise), white(wintergreen or peppermint), and black(licorice)

5. The NASA Apollo Command modules were nicknamed “Gumdrops” because of it’s conical shape.

Funny Quote:

“This Halloween, the most popular mask is the Arnold Schwarzenegger mask. And the best part? With a mouth full of candy you will sound just like him.”

~Conan Obrien

Events of February 15

Today’s Food History

on this day in…

  • 1758 Benjamin Jackson advertised mustard for sale for the first time in America. The advertisement was in the Philadelphia Chronicle, and claimed Jackson was the first and only manufacturer of mustard in America
  • 1809 Cyrus Hall McCormick was born. McCormick is credited with the development of the first mechanical reaper.
  • 1957 ‘The Banana Boat Song’ (Day-O) by Harry Belafonte is number one on the charts.
  • 1965 Canada adopted its new red & white flag with a red maple leaf in the center.



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Daily Quote: “Good conversation is always the best food for the soul”~Mexican Proverb

Here are today’s five thing to know about Gumdrop:

  1.  Gumdrops, a fruit or spice flavored sugar coated gelatin candy, usually conical in shape. Other shapes and flavors; Orange slices, Licorice Babies, and Spearmint Leaves.
  2. The most popular flavors are cherry, grape, orange, lemon, and spice flavors like clove, cinnamon, mint, and anise(licorice)
  3. It is said that Percy Trusdale invented the gumdrop in 1801.
  4. Originally, gumdrops were flavored with spices: orange(clove), yellow(allspice), red(cinnamon), green(spearmint), purple(anise), white(wintergreen or peppermint), and black(licorice)
  5. The NASA Apollo Command modules were nicknamed “Gumdrops” because of it’s conical shape.

Funny Quote:

“This Halloween, the most popular mask is the Arnold Schwarzenegger mask. And the best part? With a mouth full of candy you will sound just like him.”

~Conan Obrien

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Today’s Food History

  • 1758 Benjamin Jackson advertised mustard for sale for the first time in America. The advertisement was in the Philadelphia Chronicle, and claimed Jackson was the first and only manufacturer of mustard in America
  • 1809 Cyrus Hall McCormick was born. McCormick is credited with the development of the first mechanical reaper.
  • 1957 ‘The Banana Boat Song’ (Day-O) by Harry Belafonte is number one on the charts.
  • 1965 Canada adopted its new red & white flag with a red maple leaf in the center.


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National Gumdrop Day

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National Gumdrop Day 

 Here are the five things you should know about

Gumdrops

  1. Gumdrops, a fruit or spice flavored sugar coated gelatin candy, usually conical in shape. Other shapes and flavors; Orange slices, Licorice Babies, and Spearmint Leaves.
  2. The most popular flavors are cherry, grape, orange, lemon, and spice flavors like clove, cinnamon, mint, and anise(licorice)
  3. It is said that Percy Trusdale invented the gumdrop in 1801.
  4. Originally, gumdrops were flavored with spices: orange(clove), yellow(allspice), red(cinnamon), green(spearmint), purple(anise), white(wintergreen or peppermint), and black(licorice)
  5. The NASA Apollo Command modules were nicknamed “Gumdrops” because of it’s conical shape.

On This Day in Food History…

  • 1758 Benjamin Jackson advertised mustard for sale for the first time in America. The advertisement was in the Philadelphia Chronicle, and claimed Jackson was the first and only manufacturer of mustard in America
  • 1809 Cyrus Hall McCormick was born. McCormick is credited with the development of the first mechanical reaper.
  • 1957 ‘The Banana Boat Song’ (Day-O) by Harry Belafonte is number one on the charts.
  • 1965 Canada adopted its new red & white flag with a red maple leaf in the center.

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February 15 is National Gumdrop Day

John-Bryan Hopkins

Daily Quote: “Good conversation is always the best food for the soul”~Mexican Proverb


Five Food Facts about Gumdrops

1. Gumdrops, a fruit or spice flavored sugar coated gelatin candy, usually conical in shape. Other shapes and flavors; Orange slices, Licorice Babies, and Spearmint Leaves.

2. The most popular flavors are cherry, grape, orange, lemon, and spice flavors like clove, cinnamon, mint, and anise(licorice)

3. It is said that Percy Trusdale invented the gumdrop in 1801.

4. Originally, gumdrops were flavored with spices: orange(clove), yellow(allspice), red(cinnamon), green(spearmint), purple(anise), white(wintergreen or peppermint), and black(licorice)

5. The NASA Apollo Command modules were nicknamed “Gumdrops” because of it’s conical shape.

Funny Quote:

“This Halloween, the most popular mask is the Arnold Schwarzenegger mask. And the best part? With a mouth full of candy you will sound just like him.”

~Conan Obrien

Events of February 15

Today’s Food History

on this day in…

  • 1758 Benjamin Jackson advertised mustard for sale for the first time in America. The advertisement was in the Philadelphia Chronicle, and claimed Jackson was the first and only manufacturer of mustard in America
  • 1809 Cyrus Hall McCormick was born. McCormick is credited with the development of the first mechanical reaper.
  • 1957 ‘The Banana Boat Song’ (Day-O) by Harry Belafonte is number one on the charts.
  • 1965 Canada adopted its new red & white flag with a red maple leaf in the center.


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February Holidays

John-Bryan Hopkins

Canned Food Month National Chocolate Lovers Month National Cherry Month  National Grapefruit Month National Snack Food Month National Potato Lovers Month Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month National Hot Breakfast Month !st week of Feb- African Heritage & Health Week 3rd Weekend of February: National Margarita Weekend “Superbowl Sunday” : National Pork Rind Day (aka National Pork Rind Appreciation Day) Daily Holidays February 1 National Cake Pops Day National Baked Alaska Day National Dark Chocolate Day February 2 National Tater Tot Day February 3 National Carrot Cake Day February 4  National Homemade Soup Day National Stuffed Mushroom Day Pork Rind Appreciation Day* February 5 World Nutella Day National Frozen Yogurt Day February 6 National Chopsticks Day February 7 National Fettuccine Alfredo Day February 8 National Molasses…

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