Posted on 10/28/2024 9:07:12 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY
National Chocolate Day, on October 28th, recognizes one of the world's favorite tastes. While many specific chocolate-related holidays exist throughout the year, National Chocolate Day celebrates all things chocolate.
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Chocolate earns its day of honor by being America's favorite flavor. (Some sources designate July 7 or December 28 as Chocolate Day or International Chocolate Day.)
How is chocolate made?
Chocolate comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Humans have been cultivating cacao for at least three millennia. The plant grows in Mexico, Central America, and Northern South America. Historians document the earliest known use of cacao seeds at around 1100 BC.
The intense, bitter taste of cocoa requires the bean to be fermented to develop the flavor.
Research suggests that chocolate, when eaten in moderation, can lower blood pressure.
Once fermented, the beans are dried, cleaned, and roasted. After roasting, the shell is removed to produce cacao nibs. The cacao nibs are then ground into cocoa mass, which is pure chocolate in rough form. The cocoa mass is usually liquefied then molded with or without other ingredients. At this point in the process, it is called chocolate liquor. The chocolate liquor may then be processed into two components: cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
Unsweetened baking chocolate – cocoa solids and cocoa butter in varying proportions.
Sweet chocolate – cocoa solids, cocoa butter or other fat and sugar.
Milk chocolate – sweet chocolate with milk powder or condensed milk.
White chocolate – cocoa butter, sugar, and milk but no cocoa solids.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY
Visit your favorite restaurant and indulge in a delicious chocolate dessert. Another idea is to host a chocolate tasting party. Invite friends to bring their best chocolate recipes to share. Here is a few recipes to try.
Use #NationalChocolateDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY HISTORY
National Confectioners Association created National Chocolate Day
Chocolate FAQ
Q. Besides white chocolate, how is cocoa butter used?
A. Cocoa butter is the processed fat from the cocoa bean. It is a necessary ingredient in both milk and white chocolate. However, skincare produces also include cocoa butter. Its fatty acids are touted as good for your skin.
Q. Why do I need to temper my chocolate?
A. If you're making candy or chocolate-covered treats, tempering chocolate stabilizes it and creates a shiny, easy to use chocolate. The process requires the chocolate to be heated and then cooled and then reheated. It may seem time consuming, but for the prettiest creations, it's also the best process.
Q. Which chocolate holidays are coming up?
A. The calendar loves chocolate holidays. Chocolate celebrations coming up include:
Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day
Chocolate Covered Anything Day
Chocolate Candy Day
Q. Does chocolate make a good gift?
A. Yes! You can give a variety of chocolate, too. That way you're more likely to give someone their favorite kind. However, please remember to not give dark or milk chocolate to someone who is allergic to it. White chocolate is the safer option.
October 28th Celebrated History
1886
The United States officially dedicates The Statue of Liberty at Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor. France originally named the 151-foot tall statue "Liberty Enlightening the World" and gave it as a gift to the United States. During his speech, President Grover Cleveland said of Lady Liberty that "she holds aloft the light which illuminates the way to man's enfranchisement."
1919
The Volstead Act prohibits the sale of high-proof alcohol passes. Vetoed by President Woodrow Wilson the day before, the House and Senate successfully voted to overturn the President's veto, ushering in an era of prohibition.
1954
Author Ernest Hemingway earned the Nobel Prize in Literature "for his mastery of the art of narrative, most recently demonstrated in The Old Man and the Sea, and for the influence that he has exerted on contemporary style." Hemingway wrote over 40 novels including, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and A Moveable Feast.
1965
Architect Eero Saarinen completes construction on the 630-foot tall parabola known as the Gateway Arch. Located in St. Louis, MO, the stainless steel arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and overlooks the Mississippi River.
2018
A team of 100 Kikkoman Corporation employees in Japan rolled 694 sushi rolls in three minutes setting a world record.
October 28th Celebrated Birthdays
Eliphalet Remington - 1793
In 1816, Remmington founded the firearm manufacturing company known today as Remington Arms Company.
Auguste Escoffier - 1846
The world-renown chef established his reputation at the Savoy Hotel. Noted for his classical cuisine, the chef also developed a knack for naming his dishes after famous people. Some of those include Pears Hélène, Melba Toast, and Peach Melba.
Edith Head - 1897
The Academy Award-winning costume designer created the costumes for several critically acclaimed films including Roman Holiday, A Place in the Sun, and All About Eve. In the 2004 animated film The Incredibles, animators drew partial inspiration from Head for the character Edna Mode.
Jonas Salk - 1914
The virologist developed the first successful polio vaccine. The vaccine and others like it led to the near eradication of the debilitating and deadly childhood disease.
Bill Gates - 1955
In 1975, Gates along with his friend Paul Allen founded Microsoft. In 2021, Gates ranked as the 4th richest person in the world at 124 billion dollars.
Terrell Davis - 1972
The football running back played 5 seasons with the Denver Broncos. In 2017, he joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Notable Birthdays on October 28
Eliphalet Remington (1793-1861) - Founder of Remington Arms. Anna Elizabeth Dickinson (1842-1932) - Abolitionist, women's rights advocate, and writer who was considered the Joan of Arc of her time.
Gilbert H. Grosvenor (1875-1966) - The first full-time editor of National Geographic Society.
Ormer Locklear (1891-1920) - Silent movie stunt pilot.
Otto Huiswoud (1893-1961) - Suriname immigrant to American who became a political activist and the editor-in-chief for the Negro Worker publication.
Edith Head (1897-1981) - Costume designer and winner of the most Academy Awards of all time.
Richard Doll (1912-2005) - Physician who discovered the link that smoking causes lung cancer.
Jonas Salk (1914-1995) - Developer of the polio vaccine.
Jack Soo (1917-1979) – Actor known for his role as Detective Nick Yemana in Barney Miller.
Bill Harris (1925-1973) – Trombonist who played with the Woody Herman and Charlie Ventura orchestras.
Leonard Starr (1925-2015) - Cartoonist known for comic strips, including Little Orphan Annie.
Charlie Daniels (1936-2020) - Country musician best remembered for his anthem Devil Went Down to Georgia.
Dennis Franz (1944-Still Living) - Actor best known for his character Detective Andy Sipowicz on NYPD Blue.
Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner) (1949-Still Living) - Olympian, reality TV personality, and transgender activist.
Annie Potts (1952-Still Living) – Actress known for her roles in Ghostbusters and Designing Women.
Desmond Child (1953-Still Living) - Songwriter of several hit songs, including You Give Love a Bad Name and Livin' on a Prayer (Bon Jovi) and Dude (Looks Like a Lady) (Aerosmith).
Bill Gates (1955-Still Living) - Co-founder of Microsoft.
Landon Curt Noll (1960-Still Living) - Computer scientist and mathematician who was the youngest person to hold the world record for the largest known prime 3 times.
Lauren Holly (1963-Still Living) – Actress known for her character Director Jenny Shepard on NCIS.
Jami Gertz (1965-Still Living) - Actress best known for her roles during the 80s in movies like The Lost Boys and Crossroads.
Julia Roberts (1967-Still Living) - Award-winning actress known for her roles in Pretty Woman and Erin Brockovich.
John Romero (1967-Still Living) - Video game designer for id Software.
Ben Harper (1969-Still Living) - Multi-instrumentalist musician best known for his skill of blending rock, folk, and reggae.
Brad Paisley (1972-Still Living) - Country music singer of We Danced.
Joaquin Phoenix (1974-Still Living) - Eccentric actor known for his roles in Joker and Walk the Line.
Andy Richter (1966-Still Living) - Comedian best known as the sidekick on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Daphne Zuniga (1962) - Actress who made her debut in the The Dorm That Dripped Blood (1982).
Kanzi (1980-Still Living) - An ape named Bonobo who is considered the most literate non-human in the world.
Frank Ocean (1987-Still Living) - Singer-songwriter who is often referred to as a pioneer in R&B music.
Nolan Gould (1998-Still Living) - Actor best known for his character Luke Dunphy in Modern Family.
Memorable Events on October 28
1636 - Harvard University is established.
1646 - First Protestant church assembly for American Indians is established.
1790 - New York gives up Vermont for $30,000.
1793 - Eli Whitney applies for a patent for his cotton gin machine.
1831 - Michael Faraday demonstrates his electrical generator invention.
1846 - Pioneers traveling to the west die in a blizzard in Nevada.
1858 - Macy's opens its first store in NY City and grosses $11.06 for the day.
1886 - President Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty.
1867 - The first U.S. Jewish college, Maimonides College, opens in Pennsylvania.
1904 - St. Louis police try using fingerprints in an investigation for the first time.
1913 - George Herriman comic strip Krazy Kat comic strip by debuts.
1919 - Congress passes the Volstead Act paving the way for Prohibition to begin.
1921 - North Dakota has the first gubernatorial recall election causing Governor Lynn Frazier to lose Ragnvald Nestos by a little over 4,000.
1922 - The first football game is broadcasted coast-to-coast.
1942 - A train crashes into bus and kills 16 people in Detroit.
1973 - Elmore Smith (LA Lakers) blocks 17 shots in one game.
1981 - Edward M McIntyre is elected the first Black Mayor of Augusta, GA.
1986 - The 100th year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty is celebrated.
2014 - A NASA rocket carrying supplies for the Cygnus CRS Orb-3 explodes seconds after taking off.
2021 - Facebook changes it's corporate name to Meta.
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This should be a major holiday.
“HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY”
Hmmm...hoist some suds? Down two-fingers of whiskey?
Every day is chocolate day!
Finally!!
LOL...a two-fer!
In honor of National Chocolate Day, I broke into our Halloween stash…..😛
Had some for breakfast.
I had Chocolate Cheerios!...........
I said:
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Have I missed “National Trans Day”?
I’ve already had 3 kinds of chocolate, with more to come.
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