NATIONAL BAVARIAN CREAM PIE DAY - NATIONAL CRAFT JERKY DAY

Each year on November 27th, National Bavarian Cream Pie Day recognizes a pie that makes a grand entrance. This rich and delectable dessert is possible, thanks to the French chef, Marie-Antione Carême.

In the early 19th century, Carême established many of the French cooking techniques still used today. He's even given credit for abolishing some practices from his kitchens. One dessert Carême receives credit for includes the creation of Bavarian cream. Perhaps he didn't create it but perfected this gelatin-based pastry cream. Initially, gourmet restaurants and luxury hotels served Bavarian cream pie in France in the early 19th century.

Also calledcrème bavaroise, Bavarian cream is a custard made with gelatin that allows the cream to set more firmly in molds. The cream allows a variety of flavors, hence numerous recipes. Once you've made the preferred flavor of Bavarian cream, pour into a pie crust and chill until set. Bavarian cream compliments many other desserts, too.

This delicious dessert is a perfect one to share. Make one at home or sneak out for dessert at your favorite restaurant. Another option is to pick up a pie at your local bakery or café. Be sure to give them a shout-out. It's a terrific way to #CelebrateEveryDay! If you're ambitious, give this recipe a try.

While our research did not uncover the source of this day, National Day Calendar® continues researching this pie holiday's origins.

National Craft Jerky Day, on November 27th, recognizes that craft jerky is the standard by which all other jerky is measured. It awakens the taste buds and ignites the opinions of jerky fans the world over. The day focuses on artisanal creators of this dehydrated, seasoned meat and snack extraordinaire.

There remain those who satisfy the world's craving with original carnivorous creations in a world sedated by jerky marketing gimmicks. National Craft Jerky Day honors those who blaze their own path in the meat market.

For many, jerky making is a tradition. The meat regales the world with a story of family, dedication, love, and, simply put - hunger. The flavors recreate the stories from recipes passed down through generations, from hunters, farmers, families, and old friends. They come alive when casting spices and burning a slew of woods, unshackling the natural flavors locked in the dried meat. Quality meat and small batch production also beget unique, original recipes often influenced by regional fare and flair.

For the casual jerky fan, the magnitude of flavor you experience today will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. And, it will alter your jerky preferences forever. For all those artisans passionate enough to take their traditions beyond family and friends, National Craft Jerky Day honors you and your dedication to the craft.

On November 27th, let us sink our ravenous teeth into the delicacy that is jerky. Savor the beef, pork, venison, bird, or buffalo. Delve into the meat manifestations of the modern jerky era, never to look back. Shine the spotlight on flavor, spice, sweetness, smoky, tender, on delectable jerky. And recognize the dedicated artisans who afford us such a pleasure.

As you enjoy your favorite artisan fare, send a shout-out to those carrying out these family traditions.

Feed the storytelling flames and order more of the artisanal best to send to family and friends. It's another delicious way to shop small.

Speaking of shopping small, add this carnivorous gift to your wish list for the holidays. This consumable gift will always fit and won't become clutter in June.

No matter how you celebrate, be sure to join the conversation and use #NationalCraftJerkyDay to share on social media.

Long Beach Jerky Co. founded National Craft Jerky Day to honor all the small-batch jerky makers. For Alex Naticchioni, the founder of Long Beach Jerky Co. and the impetus behind this glorious day of carnivorous appetites, making jerky on Christmas day with his grandfather, Albert (AKA "Gramps"), was the genesis of his craft. In fact, Alex and company chose November 27th in honor of Gramps' birthday, and his legacy will live on through the inspiration and love he bestowed upon his family. For Long Beach Jerky Co. and many other jerky proprietors, what began as a family tradition has evolved into a passion, a drive to create a new market for all jerky varieties.

In 2016, the Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed National Craft Jerky Day to be observed on November 27th, annually.

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During an American Basketball Association (ABA) game between the Kentucky Colonels and the Los Angeles Stars, Penny Ann Early became the first woman to play in a professional basketball game. A licensed jockey, Early had tried and failed to ride in a sanctioned race but male jockeys always protested the races. When offered the opportunity to play basketball, Early accepted. During the game, she made one pass and was then substituted out of the game.

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LEMON BAVARIAN CREAM PIE
Julia Child’s French recipe, uses crème anglaise as the base so it takes a bit of effort.

Ing 1½ c flour ½ c almond flour 1 tsp ea salt, sugar 2/3 cup lard 1/8 tsp almond extract 1/3 c ice water

Method Lavishly butter 8" false-bottom cake pan. Set aside. Crust: combine flour, almond flour, salt, sugar. W/ pastry blender, cut in lard to consistency of coarse corn meal. Add almond extract and ice water; fork-blend til mixture comes together. Gather up loose crumbs and form a ball. Saran, refrigerate 30 min.

Divide chilled dough in half---may be slightly sticky, so work on floured surface. Work quickly, rolling out to a circle large enough to line pan. Save remaining half for another pie. Line the buttered pan w/ dough, pressing firmly against sides and bottom. Prick bottom and sides; trim top, tucking in edges and form a decorative edge. Then press a well-buttered sheet of aluminum foil against dough, and fill the foil liner with pie weights or beans. Bake in the middle of 400 deg oven 10 min. Remove foil and beans. Prick the bottom and sides again, and return to the oven for 4 min to brown lightly. Remove to counter til ready to fill.

Filling Ing 3 lge Meyer lemons 1 cup sugar 1 env plain gelatin 7 egg yolks 2 tsp cornstarch 1½ cups milk 5 egg whites pinch salt 1 tbl sugar ½ cup whipping cream 2 tbl Limoncello

Method The night before you plan to make the pie, wash and dry the lemons. Nestle them in a bowl containing the sugar and cover tightly. The lemons will perfume the sugar, but their moisture will also make it rock-hard, so you will need to break it up with a sharp knife. Zest all three lemons, and set aside. Juice the lemons. Strain the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about ¾ cup juice. Sprinkle the gelatin onto the juice and stir lightly so that the gelatin can bloom for 5 minutes or so.

Beat the egg yolks til smooth. Gradually beat in the sugar til mixture is pale yellow and forms a ribbon. Beat in the cornstarch.

In the meantime, bring the milk to the boil in a non-reactive pan. Gradually pour hot milk into egg mixture, beating constantly. When the milk has been completely added, return to pan over med-low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon, being careful to scrape bottom of pan, til thickened and coats the spoon. Make sure mixture does not exceed 170°F, otherwise the eggs will scramble. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the lemon juice-gelatin mixture. Stir vigorously to make sure that the gelatin is completely dissolved. Rinse out the mixing bowl and return the cooked custard to the bowl. Stir in the lime zest.

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and salt to stiff peaks. Beat in the sugar, and then fold gently into the custard. Cover with plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator. As the mixture thickens, stir occasionally to prevent separation. When the custard has nearly set, beat the whipping cream until well-thickened. Stir in whipped cream and liqueur. Fill pie shell; chill overnight til set. Unmold the pie by loosening the edges of the false bottom and placing the pan on a small bowl so that the rim falls away. This may require a little encouragement. With a large spatula, remove the false bottom and transfer the pie to server. Garnish. Serve.

If you're ambitious, you can add a layer of lemon curd before filling shell.

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