Posted on 02/02/2025 6:53:26 AM PST by Red Badger
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 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 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.
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Notable Birthdays for February 2 William Phips (1651-1695) - The first Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Nathaniel Collins McLean (1815-1905) - Brigadier General for the Union Army.
Frederick William Vanderbilt (1856-1938) - Railway magnate.
Solomon R. Guggenheim (1861-1949) - Founder of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
Cornelius McKane (1862-1912) - Black physician, educator, and hospital founder through GA.
Johnston McCulley (1883-1958) - Created of Zorro.
George "Papa Bear" Halas (1895-1983) - Founder of the Chicago Bears football team.
Howard Deering Johnson (1897-1972) - Founder of the Howard Johnson hotel chains.
John Russell (1920-2020) - Olympic equestrian.
Liz Smith (1923-2017) - Gossip columnist known as The Grand Dame of Dish.
John Henry Holland (1929-2015) - Computer scientist known for his work on genetic algorithms.
Lee Redmond (1941-2023) - Woman who holds the record for the longest fingernails.
Farrah Fawcett (1947-2009) - Actress remembered for her role in Charlie's Angels.
Ina Garten (1948-Still Living) - Chef and author.
Ralph Merkle (1952-Still Living) - Computer scientist who invented the cryptographic hashing.
Jerry Sisk Jr. ((1953-2013) - Co-founder of Jewelry Television.
Lance Allred (1981-Still Living) - Former NBA player who was labeled legally deaf (75%-80% hearing loss) at birth due to Rh complications at birth.
Memorable Events for February 2 1653 - New Amsterdam becomes a city, later renamed NY City.
1787 - Arthur St. Clair is elected the 9th President of the Continental Congress.
1802 - The first leopard exhibited opens in MA.
1848 - The first Chinese immigrants arrive in CA.
1869 - James Oliver invents removable steel plow blade.
1892 - The beverage bottle cap is patented by William Painter.
1901 - The Female Army Nurse Corps is formed.
1901 - The Army Reorganization Act is passed.
1912 - Frederick R. Law parachutes from Statue of Liberty.
1923 - Ethyl gasoline is marketed for the first time in OH.
1942 - The LA Times urges security measures against Japanese-Americans.
1942 - Auto factories switch to war production in support of the war effort.
1944 - Allied troops set foot on Japanese territory.
1948 - President Truman urges Congress to adopt a civil rights program.
1991 - The stamp is raised from 25 cents to 29 cents.
Happy Ayn Rand Birthday!..............
Hey, I thought you took weekends off from FR. 😏
Usually do but not today!.................
Happy Groundhog Day!!
I always thought the “hash” part was coconut? I remember a local brand of ice cream called “heavenly hash” that had coconut in it, we loved it as kids, better than rocky road.
When I was a kid, ‘hash’ had a whole ‘nother meaning!......... 😏
Exactly.
Sealtest had a great Heavenly Hash ice cream. I would put Redi-Whip and nuts on it, REALLY good.
I haven’t heard that name in many years.
It was good ice cream.
I’ll pass on the Heavenly Hash - makes my TEETH hurt just looking at it - but Breakfast Hash? You betcha! Meat & Veggie leftovers around here get made into a Hash on a regular rotation.
How to Make Breakfast Hash Out of (Almost) Anything:
https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-make-breakfast-hash-without-a-recipe-article
Looks good——will make.
I’ve never cared for Heavenly Hash. Probably because I never cared for marshmellow.
As I was saying, this has nothing to do with that other Hash, you know, the kind consumed with a Bong vs a Serving Spoon. Usually manufactured in or near Lebanon.
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