Posted on 08/09/2023 10:41:53 AM PDT by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: August 7, 2023)
NATIONAL RICE PUDDING DAY | AUGUST 9
On August 9th, many enjoy their favorite dish on National Rice Pudding Day.
#NationalRicePuddingDay
A variety of recipes exist for rice pudding. All of them include cooked rice as the base ingredient and combine a milk (such as cow’s, coconut, evaporated, or cream) with bread. Sugar, molasses, or honey gives the pudding a sweet taste along with other flavors such as vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Eggs hold the dish together, and butter gives it a rich, creamy consistency.
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While many enjoy rice pudding as a dessert, it’s also ideal for breakfast or as a side dish. Add fruit, nuts, raisins, or enjoy it with whipped cream. Since there are so many recipes for rice pudding, the opportunity to sample more than one presents itself.
Dating back to the Tudor period, the earliest rice pudding recipes were called white pot. One of the first-known methods was written down by Gervase Markham in 1615.
After being baked, serve the pudding hot or cold. Add fresh fruit, nuts, or whipped topping. However, raisins are traditional. Other spices, such as nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, and even cayenne, add variety to rice pudding recipes. Citrus zests bring brightness to the dessert that can, at times, be rich and heavy to the palate. Although most recipes call for sugar, alternatives include monk fruit, agave syrup, or palm sugar.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL RICE PUDDING DAY
Have fun in the kitchen by trying this Rice Pudding Recipe and then share it with your family and friends! Have a rice pudding bake-off and relish tasting the different recipes. Bake one large batch and offer a buffet of toppings. If there are any leftovers, server them up on Lazy Day! Use #NationalRicePuddingDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL RICE PUDDING DAY HISTORY
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National Rice Pudding Day FAQ
Q. What kind of rice is best for making rice pudding?
A. It will depend on the recipe. If the recipe calls for cooked rice, any rice will develop a tasty rice pudding. One exception is brown rice. However, if the recipe calls for uncooked rice, long-grain rices are best. Examples include white long grain, Jasmine, and Arborio.
Q. What toppings are best on rice pudding?
A. Your only limit is your imagination. You can add traditional spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Nuts, granola, honey, and fresh fruit add flavor to rice pudding. Drizzle jam, chocolate, or a variety of syrups to add another layer of flavor.
Q. Is rice pudding a dessert?
A. Yes and no. It can be served as a delicious sweet dessert, but rice pudding also makes a yummy breakfast. Add sliced bananas and cinnamon for a warm breakfast pick-me-up!
Q. Can rice pudding be frozen?
A. Yes. In a sealed, freezer-safe container, rice pudding can be stored for up to three months in the freezer.
Q. Can you eat rice pudding cold?
A. Yes, cold rice pudding tastes as delicious as hot rice pudding.
********************************************** August 9th Celebrated History
On August 9, 1974, Vice President Gerald Ford became President of the United States upon the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
1842
The Webster-Ashburton Treaty is signed. United States Secretary of State Daniel Webster and Britain’s Alexander Baring, Lord Ashburton, come to an agreement regarding the Canadian and U.S. border east of the Rocky Mountains. The border had been in dispute since the end of the Revolutionary War.
1854
Author, philosopher and transcendentalist, Henry David Thoreau, publishes Walden.
1898
The U.S. Patent Office issued patent No. 608,845 to Rudolf Diesel for the internal combustion engine.
1910
Alva Fisher receives a patent for a drive motor for washing machines. Patent no. 966,677 led to the production of the Thor electric washing machine.
1930
Betty Boop debuts as a French poodle in the cartoon short “Dizzy Dishes.”
1936
Jesse Owens wins fourth Olympic medal becoming the first American to reach this achievement.
1945
The U.S. drops its second atomic bomb, this time on Nagasaki, Japan. The bomb was nicknamed Fat Man.
1956
In protest of laws requiring women to carry passes, 20,000 women march on Pretoria’s Union Buildings.
1974
Once President Richard Nixon’s resignation went into effect at noon, Vice President Gerald Ford takes the oath of office as the new president of the United States.
2007
Major League Soccer debuts David Beckam in a game between the LA Galaxy and D.C. United.
2012
After 56 consecutive days of high temperatures of at least 80 degrees, the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana breaks the streak with a 79 degree day.
2012
Usain Bolt earns his 2nd 200-meter Olympic win, making him the only man in history to do so.
August 9th Celebrated Birthdays
Elizabeth Hamilton – 1757
Born Elizabeth Schuyler, she would marry statesman and military commander Alexander Hamilton. Following the deaths of her son and husband, she would co-found the Orphan Asylum Society – the first private orphanage in New York City. She lived to the age of 97.
George Hoyt – 1883
Basketball referee and author of The Theory and Practice of Basketball Officiating, Hoyte also founded the New England Interscholastic Basketball Tournament. Hoyte was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961.
Lenard Sutton – 1925
Racing for 10 years in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, Sutton garnered 43 top ten finishes and 3 wins.
Smokey Bear – 1944
The U.S. Forest Service authorizes a forest fire prevention campaign with Smokey Bear as the mascot.
Sam Elliott – 1944
Leading man and the voice of the “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” campaign, Elliot is known for his numerous roles including in The Ranch, Ghost Rider, Tombstone, and Mask.
Chris Haney – 1950
The Canadian journalist joined forces with Scott Abbott to create the popular board game, Trivial Pursuit.
Michael Kors – 1960
A life long interest in design launched this fashion designer into the spotlight when he created the Michael Khor brand.
Whitney Houston – 1963
Houston released her first album at the age of 22 and went on to become one of the best-selling recording artists ever.
Brett Hull – 1964
With a 20 year career in the National Hockey League, Hall played with the Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Detroit Wings, and Phoenix Coyotes. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009.
Hoda Kotb – 1964
The Egyptian-American journalist joined the NBC TODAY show in 2007 as host of the fourth hour. She now shares the hosting duties with Kathie Lee Gifford.
Deion Sanders – 1967
First drafted in 1989 as a first-round pick, Sanders played 14 seasons with the NFL.
Gillian Anderson – 1967
Best known for her role as Dana Scully in the television series The X-Files, Anderson would also go on to star on stage and the big screen.
Arion Salazar – 1970
The Grammy-nominated bassist was an original member of the band Third Eye Blind.
Ashley Johnson – 1983
The actress launched her career at a young age in the role of Chrissy Seaver in the television sitcom Growing Pains. One of her most recent roles included NBC’s Blindspot.
Pudding Ping!...................
Here is recipe from Civil War - does not require milk or eggs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiVjF4O7kHs&t=7s
Tried it out - was not bad Designed to be done by soldier with minimal ingredients and cooking time
I never liked rice pudding
Irritated my mother to no end.
It was one of the few deserts our family could afford to have regularly and I turned up my nose.
I generally don’t like rice at all.
If eating Chinese, Japanese or Mexican I will eat maybe a tablespoon of rice with the meal.
It’s also Fall-and-Break-Your-Hip Day, ironically.
Diane Feinstein Day?............
I love rice pudding, had a microwave recipe I would make often , that my son loved. I would make it when he was home on leave visits from USMC.
Question, from the article:
“A variety of recipes exist for rice pudding. All of them include cooked rice as the base ingredient and combine a milk (such as cow’s, coconut, evaporated, or cream) with bread.”
I have never heard of using bread in it. Is that just a mistake, or are there recipes that use bread?
And next week in honor of the senile SOB in the White House, along with Mitchie McConnell, Nanzi Pelosi and Dianne Feinstein, we will celebrate strained peas day.
Yes, we’ll give peas a chance......................
I love rice pudding...growing up I ask my mom to make more rice so we can have it for dessert.
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