Posted on 02/02/2023 6:46:25 AM PST by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: January 31, 2023)
NATIONAL HEAVENLY HASH DAY
National Heavenly Hash Day on February 2nd recognizes a family favorite that covers a variety of desserts with a common ingredient.
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When it comes to defining Heavenly Hash, the only ingredient that seems for certain is a variety of marshmallows, marshmallow creme or whip. Other ingredients vary, though. Some recipes create delicious cakes with chocolate and marshmallow. And yet, others lean more toward a fruit salad with whipped cream and a variety of nuts or chocolate bars added. Nearly every brand of ice cream has its version of Heavenly Hash with nuts and chocolate included, too.
However, the common ingredient seems to always be a form of marshmallow bringing the dish to a heavenly flavor perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HEAVENLY HASH DAY
Make some heavenly hash.
Invite friends to try heavenly hash.
Share your favorite recipe.
Try this recipe for Heavenly Hash Bars.
Experiment with dark or milk chocolate versions.
Use #NationalHeavenlyHashDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL HEAVENLY HASH DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues to research the origins of this elusive dessert holiday.
February 2nd Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) History
1848
The United States and Mexico sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The treaty defined the boundary between the two countries as the Rio Grande River.
1893
Using Thomas Edison’s kinetoscope, William K.L. Dickson filmed Fred Ott as he sneezed at Edison’s Black Maria Studio. Named “Record of a Sneeze,” it consisted of 45 frames and is the first film recorded in the studio. It is registered as a photograph but not as a film because the category did not exist at the time.
1912
Considered one of the film world’s first stuntmen, Frederick R. Law parachuted from the torch of the Statue of Liberty and landed 30 feet from the bay. This wasn’t his first parachute jump nor would it be his last.
1922
Sylvia Beach publishes the complete novel Ulysses by James Joyce.
1925
After a week of mushing 625 miles of brutal conditions, 20 drivers and their dogs safely relay a delivery of 300,000 doses of Diptheria serum to Nome, Alaska.
February 2nd Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) History
Sarah Hackett Stevenson – 1841
In 1876 Stevenson became the first woman to join the American Medical Association.
Solomon R. Guggenheim – 1861
In 1937, the American businessman established the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. Two years later, the museum by the same name was built.
James Joyce – 1882
The Irish novelist and poet is best known for his novel Ulysses which at the time created controversy for its content.
Ayn Rand – 1905
The Russian-born novelist developed the philosophical system Objectivism. Her best-known novels include The Fountain Head and Atlas Shrugged.
Heavenly Hash Day!..................
Happy Ayn Rand’s Birthday!.................
Been here 65 years and have never heard of this substance.
My Mother-in-law used to make it every Thanksgiving and Christmas!...............
I don’t think I’ve ever had this. But I don’t have a sweet tooth. I have a salt tooth when it comes to snacks.
I’ve heard of it, but have never sampled it.
Lol me either. I thought hash was potatoes cubed very small mixed with ground beef or chicken and some spices and herbs and fried to a crisp, served with a sunny side up egg on top . Now I’m hungry for some hash lol
It’s like a Smores without the Graham Cracker................
Heavenly Hash is awsome, but I haven’t seen it in years.
My mom made hash with canned corned beef, potatoes, and onions when I was a kid. Served with applesauce if she didn’t have time to make cooked apples from scratch. It’s a simple meal and even better with real corned beef.
I found a recipe that looks like a good one to try. I might mix it with fudge brownies for a different type.
https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-heavenly-hash-bars-recipes-from-the-kitchn-198156
Sounds delicious. I like it even for dinner some times. I like the canned stuff pretty well too. The sunny side over egg dripping over the hash adds to the taste too. Problem is,though I can never seem to get it to,just the right crispness. Mine always ends up too crisp or under crisped. Maybe b3cause I mess with the dish too much while cooking it.
Dessert, after you finish the tater tots...
Yes, mom made it for dinner when times were lean, and there were a lot of mouths to feed. Sometimes I don’t know how she stretched her budget, but she did a great job.
I make great hash browned potatoes using baked potatoes as a base. I leave the skin on, which I think as to the flavor. That might help you on the crispy side of things, if you don’t do it that way already.
the corned beef hash we do is from a can- hormel’s i think is the name- my sister used to cook it perfect- it’s pretty good, but is a heavy kinda greasy meal- i can only eat it once in awhile-
another thing i like is take cooked potatoes, cut then into slices, and fry them in butter to a crisp- quick easy side dish-
Yes, that’s a great way to use cooked potatoes.
I never heard of it either, and don’t think I’ll try it. It just doesn’t sound that good. I won’t mention it to my wife, because she’s sure to want to make some.
Hormel is what we usually use too, though once in a while I’ll make hash from scratch if we have some leftover corned beef or roast beef. The thing with the canned hash is that you have to leave it alone most of the time while you’re frying it, otherwise it won’t get crisp enough. It’s a seldom meal here also.
[[The thing with the canned hash is that you have to leave it alone most of the time while you’re frying it, otherwise it won’t get crisp enough]]
I think that is why i get lousy hash- i muss with it too much thinking it’s gonna stick to pan and burn- I’ll try leavign it longer before flipping it over-
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