#national fruit cocktail day

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05/13/2024 is Memorial Day 🇮🇱, National Apple Pie Day 🥧🇺🇸, National Frog Jumping Day 🐸🇺🇸, National Fruit Cocktail Day 🇺🇸, Hummus Day 🇬🇧, World Cocktail Day 🍹🇬🇧, Mental Health Awareness Week 🇬🇧

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Title: National Punch Day: Celebrating the Versatility of a Classic Beverage

Celebrate National Punch Day on September 20 by enjoying this versatile and classic beverage. From fruity and sweet to spiced and savory, explore diverse punch recipes and savor this timeless drink.

Introduction National Punch Day, celebrated annually on September 20, is the perfect occasion to enjoy and appreciate this versatile and refreshing beverage. From fruity and sweet to spiced and savory, punch has a long history and a place in many festive occasions. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply looking for a delicious drink to enjoy, National Punch Day offers a great reason to explore…

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National Eat A Peach Day

Peaches are quite possibly the world’s perfect fruit, they are rich and delicious and even their flesh has an amazing texture. The aroma they fill the air with is enough to turn one’s stomach to rumble, and there’s little that can compare to a nice cold peach tea in the summer heat. National Eat A Peach Day reminds you that it’s never a bad time to spend a little quality time with this perfect fruit.

Learn about National Eat A Peach Day

National Eat A Peach Day is a day that is dedicated to eating peaches, as the name suggests! Did you know that China produces more than half of the peaches in the world? So, we have them to thank for this amazing piece of fruit! Peaches offer a number of different health benefits, and so not only do they taste amazing, but they are great for your wellbeing too. They are excellent in terms of de-bloating and blood pressure control, as well as promoting brain health. They also help with weight management, lower the risk of cancer, protect your eyes, perk up your skin, boost your immune system, and they are good for digestion as well.

Fun facts about peaches

Now, let’s tell you some fun facts about peaches! Did you know that the nickname for Georgia is ‘The Peach State’? It probably, therefore, comes as no surprise that “The World’s Largest Peach Cobbler” is made in Georgia every year. This dessert measures 11 feet by five feet, pretty impressive, right? There are a number of types of peaches, yet the two main varieties are freestone and clingstone. It is more difficult to get rid of the fresh from the pit on a clingstone variety of peach.

History of National Eat A Peach Day

Like many of the world’s most delicious foods, the peach tree finds its origins deep in the NW region of China in a beautiful area in the foothills. Nestled in between the Tarim Basin and Kunlun Shan mountains this tree is the origin of what are arguably two of the world’s most delectable fruits, the peach, and the nectarine. What few people know is that the nectarine is actually the same species of fruit as the peach!

Peaches botanical name is Prunus persica, which tells us something interesting about its history. You see, the persica name comes from its widespread cultivation in Persia, but as we mentioned that isn’t actually where the peach comes from. It quickly spread throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, and eventually found its way to America in the 16th Century by way of the Spanish Explorers.

By the 19th century cultivation had begun in the Americas, and now it can be found and enjoyed all over the world in infinite varieties, from white peaches to nectarines. Oh, how is it that nectarines and peaches are the same fruit but nectarines are furless? Well now, that’s just a recessive trait in the peach tree that’s been selectively bred for by nectarine farmers. Every year nectarines appear on peach trees as a result, and Eat a Peach Day is the perfect opportunity to enjoy either one!

How to celebrate National Eat A Peach Day

First, head on down to your local produce store and pick up a variety of peaches to enjoy! Then slice one up and have it for breakfast, fresh and unsullied. Then slice one up and put it in a sandwich bag with some sugar, by lunch you’ll have a delicious snack of fresh peaches in a natural syrup. The best way to enjoy peach? Find yourself a recipe for a peach cobbler, and prepare one the night before so you can come home to a delicious dessert that evening. National Eat A Peach Day is just the most delicious holiday ever!

Of course, eating peach desserts is not the healthiest way in the world to celebrate this date. However, it only happens once a year, so we won’t tell anyone if you don’t! There are lots of delicious desserts that you can enjoy making. Peach cobbler is the obvious one, but there are plenty of others. Peach roses, for instance, are easy to make and they look incredible too. They are definitely Instagram-worthy! Other ideas include raspberry and peach up-side down cake, peach crisp, brown butter peach cupcakes, grilled peaches with maple honey and marscapone, peach caramels, peach pie pop tarts, and peach vanilla cheesecake trifle. All you need to do is a quick search online and you will be able to find a lot of tasty and exciting recipes for you to try. You can even get some friends around and make some desserts together.

Another great way to celebrate National Eat A Peach Day is by reading the popular children’s novel, James and the Giant Peach. Most people have heard of this book that has been written by Roald Dahl, the famous British author. Of course, if you don’t want to do some reading, you can watch the film instead, which is based on the book. It is a musical fantasy film that was created in 1996. The film received great feedback, and it has won a number of awards over the years too. This includes Best Family Feature – Animation or Special Effects at the Young Artist Awards, Best Animated Film at Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association, as well as at the Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards as well. If you have not watched it yet, it is definitely worth getting the popcorn (and peaches!) out for on National Eat A Peach Day!

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summer ‘23 bucket list ideas!! (for northern hemisphere)

it’s not summer solstice yet so it’s definitely not too late to start creating a dreamy season

visit a local farmer’s market

swim outside (pool, lake, ocean)

walk, hike, or climb and watch a sunrise

treat a friend to massages or facials together

crochet or knit a small accessory (hair scarf, bucket hat)

read a book and watch the movie adaptation

travel to somewhere you’ve never been (near or far)

explore a new part of your city or town

make beaded jewelry or friendship bracelets to swap

watch a documentary

try a new water sport (paddle board, snorkeling, surfing)

make cocktails with friends (if of age)

propogate a plant from an existing one

send a postcard

take photos differently (polaroid, film, digital camera)

make infused iced coffee/tea (lavender london fog, jasmine green, rose etc)

cook a meal from recipes you’ve never tried (rec: Vegetable Kingdom, BOSH cookbook)

try a new genre (film, books, music)

check in on your 2023 goals and make adjustments

pick seasonal fruit (strawberries, peaches etc)

rearrange your room/apartment/desk to better suit you

take a social media break (however you define it)

make english muffins (bread that doesn’t require the oven bc its too hot for this)

host a potluck (snacks, desserts or full meal)

find your perfect sunscreen

try a new hairstyle or cut

enjoy a new scent (candle, incense, oil for diffuser)

curate a playlist

visit a musuem or national park for a tour

document your life at this point (photo a day apps, journalling, vlog, voice notes)

photo credit: Ernest Porzi and Laura Chouette via unsplash

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National Margarita Day🍹: A Celebration of the Iconic Cocktail

National Margarita Day is coming up on February 22nd this year. It’s a fun holiday to celebrate the popular margarita cocktail. Lots of people enjoy margaritas, especially in the summer. The drink is made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. It has a tangy, citrusy taste that people love.

National Margarita Day provides an opportunity for people to come together and celebrate this iconic drink. It’s a time to appreciate the Margarita’s unique flavors, versatility, and cultural significance. Many bars, restaurants, and cocktail enthusiasts participate in the festivities by offering special Margarita promotions, hosting Margarita-themed events, or crafting new and creative Margarita recipes.

History of National Margarita Day

National Margarita Day is all about celebrating this yummy tequila drink, but where did it come from? No one knows for sure, but there are two fun stories!

One says a bartender named Danny whipped one up in the 1930s for a customer who couldn’t stomach most alcohol. He mixed tequila with lime and salt for a smoother sip, and boom, the margarita was born!

The other story says it evolved from another drink called the Daisy, originally made with different liquors but eventually switching to tequila and adding orange liqueur for more punch.

So, the margarita’s origin is a delicious mystery, but National Margarita Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy this refreshing drink, salty rim or not!

How To Celebrate National Margarita Day

Celebrating National Margarita Day can be a fun and enjoyable experience. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate this special day:

Enjoy a Margarita at a Bar or Restaurant: Visit your favorite bar or restaurant known for their Margaritas and indulge in a delicious Margarita. Many establishments offer special Margarita promotions or menu items on National Margarita Day, so take advantage of the opportunity to try something new or savor a classic Margarita recipe.

Host a Margarita Party: Set up a fun bar with tequilas, mixers, fresh lime, and toppings. Let everyone mix their own masterpieces and hold a taste-off! Don’t forget fancy glass rims and yummy snacks to complete the fiesta!

Try Different Margarita Variations: National Margarita Day is your chance to get fancy with this classic drink! Don’t settle for the usual – try adding fresh fruits like strawberries, mango, or watermelon, or spice things up with jalapeños or habanero. Feeling adventurous? Freeze it for a cool treat! Find recipes online or unleash your inner mixologist and invent your own unique margarita. Cheers!

Attend Margarita Tastings or Events: Check if there are any Margarita tastings, workshops, or events happening in your area on National Margarita Day. Some venues or mixology schools may offer special Margarita-focused events where you can learn about the history, techniques, and art of crafting Margaritas. It’s a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and palate while enjoying the festivities.

Make Homemade Margaritas: Snuggle up and celebrate National Margarita Day at home! Grab some tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and ice (recipe optional!), and whip up your own delicious margaritas. Feeling creative? Play with the ratios or add a twist with fresh fruits or herbs. Cheers to a cozy celebration, margarita-style!

Facts and Stats about Margarita

Margarita reigns supreme as the most popular cocktail, with a whopping 60% of Americans favoring this tequila-based delight.

According to a NielsenIQ CGA survey, the Margarita reigns supreme as the most popular cocktail in the United States, with 60% of cocktail enthusiasts favoring it. This classic concoction is followed by the daiquiri (44%), piña colada (36%), Long Island iced tea (33%), and the refreshing mojito (29%).

In the United States, annual margarita sales are estimated to surpass a whopping $800 million each year.

Frozen margaritas have indeed become a popular choice, accounting for approximately 80% of margarita sales at restaurants and bars.

To celebrate the grand opening of the Margaritaville Casino at The Flamingo hotel in Las Vegas, a massive margarita named “Lucky Rita” was created. It took a monumental effort, requiring approximately 300 hours and 60 people to prepare.

58 countries imported over 100,000 liters of tequila in 2023. Among them, 7 saw imports surge past 100%, with Ukraine (+421%), Switzerland (+176%), and Estonia (+131%) leading the pack.

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OC Questionnaire 2

Tagged (again) by @spainkitty, thank you! Following with the Hawkes and my newly found Shepard (which got formed super quickly).

Part 1 here

Tagging: @dungeons-and-dragon-age @daggerbean @sapphireangelbunny @n7viper @pinayelf and YOU!

NAME: Raina Elizabeth Hawke

NICKNAME: Hawke. Trash Raccoon. Beanpole. Varric calls her Elizabeth when he's irritated with her. "Crazy Hawke" by Sera.

GENDER: Non-binary (goes with she/her no problem, but is extremely ill at ease if she has to present herself as overtly feminine. Won't wear skirts or grow her hair out anymore. Ok with makeup and -very occasionally- higher heels.)

STAR SIGN: Sagittarius

HEIGHT: 6'1" (187 cm)

ORIENTATION: Bisexual, Poly

NATIONALITY/ETHNICITY: Fereldan, baby.

FAVORITE FRUIT: Tomato (it's a fruit). Cherries and raspberries.

FAVORITE SEASON: Late summer/early autumn, hot days and chill nights.

FAVORITE FLOWER: Sea daffodil

FAVORITE SCENT: Sea salt, freshly clean cotton, the smell of a stew on the fire. Won't wear perfume herself.

COFFEE, TEA, OR HOT CHOCOLATE: Tea. No sugar. The teabag/infuser is the last thing that leaves the cup.

AVERAGE HOURS OF SLEEP: 3-9, either she sleeps very little, or she oversleeps.

DOGS OR CATS: Dogs.

DREAM TRIP: Wherever Merrill points her finger, she's not picky.

NUMBER OF BLANKETS: 1 heavy

RANDOM FACT: She was so pissed with Meredith for threatening her, that once the Knight-Commander called her to the Gallows, she showed up with a bag full of glittery yarn, poured the content on her desk, and started to knit. "I'm sorry, I am very behind with First Day gifts. It also helps me concentrate, so I will be extra focused on all the most important things you have to say. You want me concentrated, right Knight-Commander? :) ". Cullen kept finding glitter around and on the damn desk and in the drawers until he left for Haven.

NAME: Garrett Tiberius Hawke

NICKNAME: Gee. Pumpkin by Varric (he calls Fenris "pumpkin", yes it brings some confusion). "Buff Hawke" by Sera.

GENDER: Male, won't be mad if you mispronoun him, who cares.

STAR SIGN: Gemini

HEIGHT: 6'3" (191 cm)

ORIENTATION: Bisexual

NATIONALITY/ETHNICITY: Fereldan country boy dreaming of a veggie garden.

FAVORITE FRUIT: Chestnuts

FAVORITE SEASON: Autumn

FAVORITE FLOWER: Yarrows

FAVORITE SCENT: Cinnamon, ginger. Pumpkin spices.

COFFEE, TEA, OR HOT CHOCOLATE: Hot chocolate.

AVERAGE HOURS OF SLEEP: 8

DOGS OR CATS: DragonsDogs

DREAM TRIP: Antiva. Or the vineyards in Orlais to learn how to grow them.

NUMBER OF BLANKETS: 3

RANDOM FACT: After Corypheus will be defeated, he'll retire to the countryside with Fenris. Buy a farm with enough space for them to survive. He'll become extremely competitive in country fairs and competitions for the biggest pumpkin. So much so that demons will try to tempt him by offering him the biggest pumpkin ever. Nothing will work, because he'll candidly answer that he can't understand what's the point if he doesn't grow him himself, maybe you should think about your life better mr Demon do you want to talk about it? *psychoanalizes the Demon enough to convince him to go in the fields and take some weeds away*

NAME: Maxine Shepard

NICKNAME: Max. She has Max on her documents, hates "Maxine" to guts, says it's a dog name.

GENDER: Genderfluid.

STAR SIGN: Aries

HEIGHT: 5'7" (175 cm)

ORIENTATION: Pan. Whatever, man.

NATIONALITY/ETHNICITY: Italian, with Moroccan descent. Her paternal grandpa was American.

FAVORITE FRUIT: Figs

FAVORITE SEASON: Summer

FAVORITE FLOWER: Oleander

FAVORITE SCENT: Sea-salt, sandalwood, amber, motor oil.

COFFEE, TEA, OR HOT CHOCOLATE: Fizzy drinks. Her grandparents, and the grandma she grew up with, were from Livorno, so spuma is her favourite

AVERAGE HOURS OF SLEEP: 6/7

DOGS OR CATS: Space Hamster.

DREAM TRIP: Every time something gets wrong, she sighs and proposes to get back to Virmire with cocktails, or on Tuchanka.

NUMBER OF BLANKETS: 3

RANDOM FACT: When Anderson recruited her on Akuze, fearing he would have left her there because she was an engineer and he was looking for a soldier, she told him she had a driving license. She had one. For boats. It results in her being neat in driving ships, both on water and in space, and totally, absolutely inept on land vehicles on wheels. In spite of that, she will refuse to let anyone else drive (save Garrus but on occasions), saying that "I have a degree in mechanical engineering, if I can repair it I can also drive it". (she really can't.)

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A VERY DESCRIPTIVE PROFILE OF YOUR MUSE !!

Repost with the information of your muse, including headcanons, etc. if you fail to achieve some of the facts, add some other of your own!

Tagged by: @myriadxofxmuses

Tagging: @soulwaned (annie) @blightcn @deadlynightshcde (peeta), @esc0rted @etrinkett @imprvdente @lazaruhs @poormad @sacrificus (enobaria) @hvbris (cassia)

► NAME: finnick odair

► NICKNAME: finn, capitol darling, pretty boy, darling, my boy

► TITLE(S): victor, annie's husband, rebel, survivor

► AGE: 24

► SPECIES: human

► SEX: male

► NATIONALITY: district four

► INTERESTS: fishing, weaving nets, writing poetry, collecting seashells (for annie mainly), swimming, boating, star-gazing

► PROFESSION: being a capitol whore

► BODY TYPE: athletic, mesomorph

► EYES: sea-green

► HAIR: dirty blond/golden, kept short with waves at the top, coloring is done to his hair to make it more *golden* until after the rebellion and he lets his curls grow out to his shoulders. his roots become darker as his hair grows out but does lighten from exposure to the sun.

► SKIN: warm with an olive undertone, pales during the months he is not out in the sun every day

► FACE: sam claflin (fc), after his survival; has scars on his face that travel from his left cheek curving down his neck, scars also begin at his hairline and travel to the crown of his head (these aren't as noticeable with his hair grown out.)

► POSTURE: he carries himself very proudly with very good posture.

► HEIGHT: 5'11"

► VOICE: confident and smooth with a seductive undertone, on his worst days his voice is hoarse from screaming, and he can have a stutter. overall his speech is relaxed and soft. he tends to stretch out his vowels.

► SIGNATURE OUTFIT: a loose white henley shirt or cream oversized sweater and navy linen pants. however; he is mostly found wearing nothing but shorts or pants that have a rugged woven look or shades of blue and netting that leave not much to the imagination. rarely a shirt is worn and if he does have a shirt, it exposes most of his upper body.

► SIGNIFICANT OTHER: annie cresta

► COMPANIONS: mags flanagan (the resemblance of a mother for him)

► STRENGTHS: expert at knot-tying, fighting with spears, knives, and tridents, loyal, dutiful, caring, charming, persuasive, selfless

► WEAKNESSES: flighty, too caring, emotional, codependent at times, vulnerable, crumbling psyche

► FRUITS: nectarines/oranges, peaches, sweet apples

► DRINKS: water, homemade juice (orange juice) 

► ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: he prefers not to drink alcoholic beverages; however, there are times when he is urged to drink by his trysts and will accept only sweet cocktails

► SMOKES: no

► DRUGS: on occasion when it is offered to appease patrons, he regrets the times when he has given in

► DRIVER'S LICENSE: n/a

[leam1983]

On the Marketplace of Ideas

Watching ContraPoints before bed, and I'm thinking she might - unfortunately - be right about polarized reactions.

She opens with Anita Bryant, who went on an anti-LGBTQA campaign in the seventies, concerned as she was "for America's children". In interviews, she'd claim that she actually loved gays and lesbians - enough to try and "save" them from their supposedly mortiferous ways.

It's hatred, yes, but phrased in a grating, faux-gentle and caring sort of way that probably felt like nails on a chalkboard. Compare and contrast with the way the community responded.

We're talking protests, picketing events, novelty toilet paper with her face printed on it, rotten fruits, dead cockroaches and human feces being mailed to her, her entire campaign as a promoter of Florida's citrus exports ground to a screeching halt and becoming a meme before memes existed as we know them. Bars both hetero and gay-friendly stopped serving orange juice-based cocktails because their association with OJ and Bryant was too toxic for business.

Her career was torpedoed. The El Gee Bee Tea went nuclear, more or less, some three generations before we fine folks would pioneer the Kung Pow Penis meme on the Hellsite.

In terms of actions taken, the essayist argues, there's not much difference between pro-somethings and anti-somethings. It ultimately boils down to one group trying to harm another because tempers run too hot and either group is convinced words have run their course.

In the modern day, CP equates that to JK Rowling. She, too, has been torpedoed, excoriated, vilified, mocked, jeered at and summarily ridiculed - and she more than certainly aided and abetted groups that did the very same to the LGBTQA community.

If the only distinction between two groups is who targets who, seeing as both groups have their avenues of civil discourse, their academic studies, their trench warfare scenarios and their stated victory conditions - then how do we distinguish them based on their actions?

It really makes you think: LGBTQA rights are backpedaling across the US and far scarier people are actively trying to campaign against us across Canada and America.

What's Rowling done, in comparison? She's written some books, Tweeted some shit, donated some money to asshats that don't even have so much as have national support in her home turf of Great Britain, and, oh - had her period in the limelight where her stuff was perceived as just harmless enough to give Frodo Baggins, Gandalf and a couple Uruk-Hai a case of the cold sweats.

And that period has more than likely passed, judging by the middling reactions to HBO's announcement of a 10-season epic focused on everyone's formerly favorite Gentleman Scholar in-training.

I'm not criticizing, mind you; I'm genuinely asking: Is the whole kerfuffle around Rowling much ado about nothing, at the end of the day? Even recent book critics admit her stuff's lost her lustre! Why do you think Pottermore and the Wizarding World project leads are so eager to shove more Potter down our throats? It's her one calling card and her single strongest breadline, after all!

Plus, imagine a situation where everyone on our side of the controversy behaved as sedately as the figureheads calmly explaining they were fighting for human rights on Prime Time television. Would the gays and lesbians have had an easier time at acceptance if they'd let one-off and self-professed crusaders have their day while they focused on the battles needing to be fought in the halls of power or the minds of the many?

Later on, Natalie tracks down Noah, her fellow unfortunate cited opposing party in Megan Phelps-Roper's The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling. Even he, as a trans man, admits that more good is concretely made in focusing on what can be done in order to offer shelter, protection and care to those in the community. Openly confronting TERFS, in a sense, is somewhat less productive, in his eyes, than regrouping and strengthening our efforts at acceptance.

You have to admit; watching the bigots flail and tear their shirts open when you're just - standing there is fairly satisfying a thing, in its own right...

The only winning move is not to play - and I sometimes wish my own peers would stop giving into bigots' games. Let them play on their own, hm?

[popculturelib]

Astute readers may have noticed that most of the posts this week have featured recipes for canning peaches. That's because August is National Peach Month! To close out the week, here's a book from the California Canning Peach Industry with recipes that use peaches - specifically canned ones. Here's a small selection of recipes and some fun facts for your enjoyment of this wonderful fruit!

The Browne Popular Culture Library (BPCL), founded in 1969, is the most comprehensive archive of its kind in the United States.  Our focus and mission is to acquire and preserve research materials on American Popular Culture (post 1876) for curricular and research use. Visit our website at https://www.bgsu.edu/library/pcl.html.

101 Answers to a Thousand and One Meal-Planning Problems

Does ever a day go by that you don't ask yourself, "What shall we have for dessert tonight?" or "What kind of salad can I make for dinner?" or "How can I dress up a thrifty meat loaf?" You know all the questions! But if you want easy, ever-popular, ever-thrifty answers, then turn to Peaches.

Not that we are suggesting you serve Peaches three times a-day, seven days a week! What we do say, is that you can solve almost any menu problem, anytime, with this cheerful, golden and economical fruit.

That's why this little book has been written—to help you with your every-clay-and-Sunday meal planning, and to remind you at the same time of the dozens of good things that can be served up in a jiffy or two with California Canned Peaches as the important ingredient. Right from the can, of course, they make a never-failing dessert. But that is just the beginning! The rest of the story is told in the pages that follow.

We hope you'll enjoy the recipes, menus and other suggestions. And we are sure you'll realize that it's a good idea always to keep plenty of Canned Peaches on hand—at least a couple of cans of both the Sliced and Halves. You'll find them about the best menu insurance you can imagine!

Canned Fruits for Salad and Fruit Cocktail, in which California Peaches are an important item, are likewise called for frequently in the menus and recipe-suggestions that follow. You will find these ready-to-serve fruity mixtures a great convenience in dressing up many a dinner and luncheon.

A Few More Facts Worth Knowing

—that the Peaches packed by California canners are selected from the best California strains and are specially developed and specially grown for canning pur-poses—best for looks, best for taste, best for food.

—that California Cling Peaches are available everywhere in Halves and Sliced; and, in some stores, as whole, spiced, sweet pickled or in other special forms.

—that you can buy either Halves or Sliced in various sizes (and un-der various brands) to suit your convenience. The large or No. 2 can contains approximately 3M cups of fruit and syrup; the me-dium or No. 2 can contains approximately 2M cups; and the small or No. 1 can contains approximately 2 cups.*

*United Stales Department of Agriculture —Miscellaneous Publication No. 193.

—that Fruit Cocktail is a blend of diced California Peaches, pears and pineapple along with seedless grapes and Maraschino cherries—ready to serve.

—that Fruits for Salad is a conve-nient combination of California Peaches, pears, apricots, pineapple and Maraschino cherries in pieces of suitable sizes, canned in a de-licious syrup—ready for instant use.

—that Canned Peaches are a source of vitamins A, B, and C;** that the edible nutrients are carbohydrates (10.8%), proteins (.7%) and fats (.1%)**.

—that California Canned Peaches are one of the most economical, yet most popular of all canned foods—and may be bought in any grocery store in the country.

** Sherman: Chemistry of Food and Nutrition, 4th Edition

[drengar]

A VERY DESCRIPTIVE PROFILE OF YOUR MUSE !!

Repost with the information of your muse, including headcanons, etc. if you fail to achieve some of the facts, add some other of your own!

YOSHIHARU SHIDA

► NAME: Yoshiharu Shida

��� NICKNAME: Shi

► TITLE(S): Lady of Balla Dubh, Shogun

► AGE: 32

► SPECIES: Half Eastern Dragon / Half Wester Dragon

► SEX: Female

► NATIONALITY: Japanese / Scottish

► INTERESTS: Usually Shida claims that she doesn't have much free time for hobbies. But she does enjoy some more relaxing things like crocheting. She also enjoys caring for animals and has her own animal sanctuary where she helps rehabilitate injured animals. She owns a griffon and hippogryph that live at her sanctuary too.

► PROFESSION: Varies depending on verse. But in main verse she is a Lady so she owns land and oversees that it is taken care of along with it's citizens. She also works as a spymaster for her family.

► BODY TYPE: Slender with defined muscles along her stomach and a few places on her arms and legs.

► EYES: Violet

► HAIR/SCALES: Black, short on one side with the other being longer and gradually reaching her jawline. In dragon form, she has black scales, fur, and feathers.

► SKIN: Pale and healthy complexion

► FACE: Live action: Ueto Aya ; Animated: Maki Midorikawa

► POSTURE: Healthy

► HEIGHT: 5'2''

► VOICE: Ueto Aya

► SIGNATURE OUTFIT: In main verse it depends on what she needs to do during the day. If she needs to be active then she tends to wear a kimono or a men's suit, something typical of the Victorian era. If she's staying at home then she will wear dresses. In modern verses, she usually wears leather jackets, tank tops, and jeans with boots.

► SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Eventually marries an oni if she follows her main verse canon.

► COMPANIONS: Ren (her oni bodyguard), Hiro (younger twin brother), then her cousins

► STRENGTHS: Her stubbornness is actually a strength. Shida will not let something go until she is certain that it's resolved correctly. Be it an issue that was brought to her attention or making sure a family member is being taken care of. She will go to great lengths to sure the problem is resolved to her high standards.

► WEAKNESSES: Her family is a very big weakness of hers. She will sacrifice everything to make sure they are happy and protected. It doesn't matter if it's her brother or cousins, even if she can be at odds with Ciar from time to time. Because of this, it's easy for anyone to take advantage of her once they figure this out. The only saving grace is Shida is a private person and tries not to make it public just how much she loves them.

► FRUITS: She will eat just about any kind of fruit. Usually apples and cherries are ones she loves eating the most but she won't turn any fruit away.

► DRINKS: She alternates between water and tea. Usually whatever is more available to her at the time. Alcoholic drinks are also something she will almost regularly seek but those she saves for the evening or when she's at a social gathering. In modern verses she does drink coffee in the morning.

► ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: She loves alcohol and will try anything new. Her go-to's are fruity cocktails, sake, and Scottish whisky.

► SMOKES: Every so often she will smoke but it's always used as a stress reliever. She will have a smoke maybe once every other month.

► DRUGS: Only for medical use and even then she only takes the ones that Senga gives her. Maybe with a very close friend, she will consider trying some.

► DRIVER'S LICENSE: In any modern verse she does have a driver's license. She actually has a motorcycle license as well. Her vehicle of choice, and something her family is constantly worried about, is the fact she prefers to drive her motorcycle than a car. She owns a black and purple sports bike.

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Grabs you 12, 13, 22 for Forwin!

via Super detailed questions about your OCs (open!)

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12. What is their favourite food? / 13. What is their least favourite food?

Tying these ones together!

As a result of his experiences, Forwin's horizons when it comes to food are... pretty broadened, compared to others. There is the matter of his noble upbringing so a lot of the meals he ate at the time were, of course, of high quality make. However, he did also manage to tour a good chunk of Fódlan, and had been exposed to a wide variety of dishes! Meals among commoners! Foods from the other nations!

And since beggars couldn't be choosers when he dropped down to a lower class and took to the road, along with a developing palate, Forwin already has a pretty good idea of what sort of foods he does enjoy and doesn't. He likes his foods flavourful and savoury, and loves to indulge in the odd sweet... but, hilariously, despite growing up close to the Adrestian coastline, he is not fond of fish (the same goes for sour foods). If he's to consume any sort of dish with fish in it, there better be enough of other items on his plate to offset it... or at least crisp up the fish somehow.

That might have something to do with the stench of fish churning his stomach. Perhaps something related to his Crest making him sensitive to certain odours? Or is it just a matter of personal preference? Maybe he just doesn't like the texture in his mouth? Who's to know!

As for what he prefers from the dining hall's offerings at Garreg Mach Monastery, here's the list!

Liked Meals

Saghert and Cream

Sweet Bun Trio

Sautéed Pheasant and Eggs

Peach Sorbet

Beast Meat Teppanyaki

Gronder Meat Skewers

Derdriu-Style Fried Pheasant

Vegetable Pasta Salad

Vegetable Stir-Fry

Sautéed Jerky

Garreg Mach Meat Pie

Gautier Cheese Gratin

Disliked Meals

Fish and Bean Soup

Fruit and Herring Tart

Fisherman’s Bounty

Fish Sandwich

Pickled Seafood and Vegetables

Cabbage and Herring Stew

Small Fish Skewers

Fried Crayfish

22. What are their favourite insults to use? What do they insult people for? Or do they prefer to bitch behind someone’s back?

I wouldn't say he has any one insult that stands out, but that's not necessarily a bad thing for him either.

Because of how he was raised, Wyndell von Gerth got... really good at keeping to himself from young. That meant no speaking out of turn, no raising his voice, no talking back, and no whining off to anyone about nonsense. He grew up quiet and compliant... but, keep in mind, he was groomed to be the next Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Adrestian Empire. That's not small potatoes!

So, while Wyndell couldn't dissent from his father, he still picked up a few important skills in diplomacy and tact. He certainly picked up the vocabulary for it! Then on top of that, he ran from home and ended up in the care of a theatrical troupe! Yes, it did wonders in undoing a decent portion of the damage over the course of a couple of years on the road, and really helped him flourish as his own person. But it is with them he started to find his footing as a bard.

The education of a budding politician, mixed with a love for music and poetry, on top with the aplomb of a showman? It takes time for something to truly grow from this cocktail, well past the Academy Phase and his early days in the realm of Nohr, but by the time Forwin matures and returns to Fódlan? Watch out, chiefly to those who lord themselves over others, or insist on a completely wrong idea about himself or others, or people who are just plain awful!

By default, Forwin has a kind heart and won't seek to insult others with no good reason. He does not like conflict, and works to avoid it at all if it can be helped! However, if you succeed in drawing his ire and he feels confident enough in his own skin to stand up to you (ESPECIALLY in his later years), get ready for the dressing down of your life. This songster will mince no words and no sass in expressing how much he vehemently dislikes you, all while picking apart the reasons why!

As for an example of this side of him, here's one from the Academy Phase!

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I love travelling a lot, however there is nothing better then going to my grandparents’ house in a medium sized town in the middle of the countryside

Hi, i am from Brazil

My favorite place is ibirapuera park, in my home city

I love traveling so much, but there is nothing better than Christmas dinner with my family in são José do rio preto

My country is known for beautiful beaches!!

Never could go wrong with feijoada, from an outsider perspective it may seem gross but it tastes like heaven

Oh Chuva by Falamansa

Pau de selfie by bruno berti

Coração, saudade, pipoca

People think i am a gringa all the time, mostly western European people think i am german, or even Brazilians are constantly convinced i am Scandinavian. Brazil is a heavily immigrated to country, there are people from all over the world here.

I have been to argentina a few times, but i would love to visit peru

Arrombado, very honestly you better just look it up to know what it means, but it is just so usefull

Clarisse Lispector and Machado de Assis

I have not been exposed much to Portuguese to English literature, however english to Portuguese i feel that it looses some of the original intention that only people who speak the language get to feel with words

Wearing white in new years to honor Yemanjá, making a big deal at lunch time (going home from school to have lunch)

Love it. Brazil is a creative powerhouse.

É pavê ou pacumê?

I hate that Brazil is a sexual country, there are gringos who come here for sexual tourism as if that is all that is to the people and the country. I strongly agree that we are happy, receptive and overall party people, in fact i love us for it.

Brazil’s history is a shitshow of left turns, i love to study it.

Yes, every county here has a different accent, in fact the northern, amazonian Portuguese is entirely different from southern, gaucho Portuguese. I speak with a São Paulo accent.

I LOVE our flag, i LOVE our anthem, i do think that the brazilian anthem is the most beautiful from the entire world. Our emblem is “order and progress”, which is not always true however they are words to live by.

Footbal/soccer. Undisputed. Football culture is very strong here, you can form communities based on what team you go for (PALMEIRAS FOR LIFE)

Our current president and our most recent former president. In fact, i would send the city of brasilia (where all the politicians are) never to come back

I am so proud of our natural beauty, our art/music, our people are the best, but i hate our history. Brazil is a country who was based on colonization and slavery, the latter one which affects our societal structure to this day, and was abolished in a really shitty way. But above all, i HATE with a BURNING PASSION Brazilian politics, the people in command are all clowns and they are ruining it for everyone.

A cocktail named caipirinha, it is made from cachaça (a liquor made from sugar cane syrup), sugar and a fruit of choice.

The Gringos (people from the USA who are not Americans because America is a continent, white europeans, australians) and Argentinians, maybe people from Paraguay

I was born in England but i moved here when i was 6 weeks old

We are sexy fiery latinas, which is nit at all true to how we are. Essentially we are a nation restricted to poverty, sex and drug trafficking

I personally love sepultara and anitta

Yes, we have the amazon from crying out loud! My personal favorite is the cantareira

São Paulo is forever is beef with rio de janeiro, there is even a joke involving biscuits, cariocas say biscoito and paulistas say bolacha.

We were colonized by Portugal, most people’s ancestors (including me) are Italian because of immigration, there are so many venezuelanos trying to immigrate here. Yes, it is a mostly immigrant country.

“hi, I’m not from the US” ask set

given how Americanised this site is, it’s important to celebrate all our countries and nationalities - with all their quirks and vices and ridiculousness, and all that might seem strange to outsiders.

1. favourite place in your country?

2. do you prefer spending your holidays in your country or travel abroad?

3. does your country have access to sea?

4. favourite dish specific for your country?

5. favourite song in your native language?

6. most hated song in your native language?

7. three words from your native language that you like the most?

8. do you get confused with other nationalities? if so, which ones and by whom?

9. which of your neighbouring countries would you like to visit most/know best?

10. most enjoyable swear word in your native language?

11. favourite native writer/poet?

12. what do you think about English translations of your favourite native prose/poem?

13. does your country (or family) have any specific superstitions or traditions that might seem strange to outsiders?

14. do you enjoy your country’s cinema and/or TV?

15. a saying, joke, or hermetic meme that only people from your country will get?

16. which stereotype about your country you hate the most and which one you somewhat agree with?

17. are you interested in your country’s history?

18. do you speak with a dialect of your native language?

19. do you like your country’s flag and/or emblem? what about the national anthem?

20. which sport is The Sport in your country?

21. if you could send two things from your country into space, what would they be?

22. what makes you proud about your country? what makes you ashamed?

23. which alcoholic beverage is the favoured one in your country?

24. what other nation is joked about most often in your country?

25. would you like to come from another place, be born in another country?

26. does your nationality get portrayed in Hollywood/American media? what do you think about the portrayal?

27. favourite national celebrity?

28. does your country have a lot of lakes, mountains, rivers? do you have favourites?

29. does your region/city have a beef with another place in your country?

30. do you have people of different nationalities in your family?

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National Cocktail Day

National Cocktail Day on March 24 each year celebrates the tasty alcoholic drinks we have come to know and love.

Cocktails remind us of vacations on sandy beaches, relaxing pool-side lounges, or just Friday night out with the girls. Speaking of, did you know that even though cocktails are now often referred to as ‘girly drinks,’ it used to be frowned upon for women to drink them?

On National Cocktail Day, we celebrate the unique concoctions that remind us of good times.

History of National Cocktail Day

National Cocktail Day was created by holidaymaker Jace Shoemaker-Galloway as a fun day to celebrate a fun drink.

Cocktails were traditionally a mixture of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters, and some mixed drinks today still conform to this, such as the Old Fashioned Whiskey cocktail, the Sazerac cocktail, and the Manhattan cocktail. Many people believe that cocktails originated in the U.S. While this is partly true, cocktails were actually inspired by British punches from the 18th century. British punches were big bowls of spirits mixed with fruit juice, spice, and other flavors.

No one is exactly sure who first created cocktails, but the world is more than grateful to them. What is known is that by the 1860s, it started gaining popularity. Cocktails became especially popular after alcohol was prohibited in the United States from 1920 to 1933 ironically.

Speakeasies began to sell inferior liquor because it was easier to produce illicitly. Then they started adding honey, fruit juice, and other flavorings to mask the foul taste of this liquor, enabling customers to drink faster, which was very important in case of a raid.

The Industrial Age made a major contribution to the evolution of cocktails with the production of ice. Before the Industrial Age, there was no effective way to make ice blocks and keep them from melting. In the 90s, a group of bartenders at New York’s famous Rainbow Room brought back classic cocktail culture and followed strict quality standards. Today, there is a substantive cocktail culture in the art of mixology, which draws on traditional cocktails, but uses novel ingredients and complex flavors.

National Cocktail Day timeline

1803 ‘Cocktail’ Appears in Written History

The first written mention of a cocktail as a beverage appears in a magazine, “The Famer’s Cabinet.”

1806 The Cocktail is Defined

The cocktail was first defined as an alcoholic beverage in a newspaper, “The Balance, and Columbian Repository” in Hudson, New York.

1862 10 cocktail recipes

Jerry Thomas, the father of American mixology, shares 10 cocktail recipes in his bartenders’ guide, “How to Mix Drinks; or, The Bon Vivant’s Companion.”

1917 Cocktail parties bring in the fun

In Missouri, Clara Bell Walsh (or Mrs. Julius Walsh) invites 50 friends to her house on Sunday at high noon and coins it as a ‘cocktail party.’

National Cocktail Day FAQs

Is there a National Drink Day?

While there is not a single National Drink Day, there are many holidays celebrating drinks. Some examples are National Drink Beer Day, National Rum Day, National Wine Day, National Irish Coffee Day, National Vodka Day, and National Cocktail Day, among many others.

What is the most popular cocktail in the U.S.?

The most popular cocktail in the U.S. is the Margarita. It ranks top in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Tampa. However, in Chicago, the Old Fashioned tops the list. The Margarita is most popular in the afternoon and evening.

Does the U.S. have a national cocktail?

While the U.S. does not have a national cocktail as Canada does, it has a national spirit. Bourbon whiskey was proclaimed the U.S. National Spirit by an act of Congress in 1964.

National Cocktail Day Activities

Make a cocktail

Throw a cocktail party

Appreciate a bartender

On National Cocktail Day, you can create your cocktail from any of the hundreds of recipes available online. Even better, you can test your creativity by coming up with your very own cocktail recipe.

Gather some of your closest friends and throw the most fabulous cocktail party. Cocktail parties are notoriously great for feel-good times with friends.

We can’t all be master mixologists. On National Cocktail Day, take the time to appreciate your favorite bartender. You could write them a thoughtful note, get them a nice gift, or leave them an extra big tip.

5 Crazy Facts About Cocktails

Ernest Hemingway had a recipe

There’s one with a toe

Stirred, not shaken

Drink a cocktail, get some Chinese wisdom

A drug or a drink?

Hemingway invented his cocktail called ‘Absinthe and Champagne’ or ‘Death in The Afternoon.’

The Sourtoe Cocktail, which can be found in Yukon, Canada, reputably has a real human toe in it.

Martini cocktails are traditionally stirred, not shaken, despite how James Bond likes to take his.

Cocktail umbrellas traditionally contain hidden scrolls of Chinese newspapers, which you can read like fortune cookies.

Some cocktails can help heal or ease certain diseases, like the Atomic Cocktail, which can cure minor fevers, headaches, and depression.

Why We Love National Cocktail Day

We love the tasty buzz

It lets us get our party on

Variety is the spice of life

Alcohol is notoriously bitter, but cocktails break the mold. You can have all kinds of fruity wonderfulness when you get your buzz on with a cocktail. Cocktails make you feel good with drinks that taste good.

On National Cocktail Day, every hour is cocktail hour (don’t tell the boss). National Cocktail Day is all about having good times with wonderful people. When you have a cocktail in your hand, you can let your hair down and truly have fun.

One of the greatest things about cocktails is that there are so many choices. Although the International Bartender Association only recognizes 77 cocktails, there are at least 300 different cocktail recipes in the world. With cocktails, there are so many options to choose from and you can enjoy the true joy of variety in life.

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Trump Tariffs Could Drive Up Grocery and Liquor Costs, Impacting Items from Beef and Pork to Avocados and Tequila

U.S. consumers could see higher prices and potential shortages of items like avocados, strawberries, and other fresh produce next year if President-elect Donald Trump follows through with his plan to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, according to agricultural economists and industry leaders.

Mexico and Canada are the top two suppliers of agricultural products to the United States, with imports valued at nearly $86 billion last year, based on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Customs.

Imposing tariffs on food shipments from these countries could have significant financial and operational impacts on U.S. food supplies, highlighting the nation's growing reliance on its neighbors to feed its population.

Trump announced on Monday that he plans to sign an executive order on his first day in office in January, which would impose a 25% tariff on all products coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico as part of his efforts to combat illegal drugs and migration.

U.S. consumers would feel the effects at grocery stores and restaurants if tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada are imposed, with some items becoming scarce, warned Lance Jungmeyer, president of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, on Tuesday.

"We would see fewer items overall in the produce section," Jungmeyer said. "Restaurants might have to adjust their menus by offering fewer fruits and vegetables or reducing portion sizes."

According to the USDA, Mexico is responsible for about two-thirds of all U.S. vegetable imports and half of the country’s fruit and nut imports. This includes nearly 90% of avocados, 35% of orange juice, and 20% of strawberries.

Since 2019, avocado exports to the U.S. have surged by 48%, as demand for the fruit has risen for use in salads, sandwiches, and more. The U.S. market now accounts for approximately 80% of Mexico's avocado exports, a trade valued at $3 billion last year, according to USDA data.

Alfredo Ramírez, governor of Michoacán—the primary avocado-producing state in Mexico—warned that tariffs would "generate an inflationary spiral."

"Demand wouldn’t decrease," said Alfredo Ramírez. "What would rise are costs and prices. This would lead to increased inflation and have direct consequences for consumers."

Supplies for margaritas could also be affected. In 2023, U.S. imports of Mexican tequila and mezcal—key ingredients for cocktails like margaritas—totaled $4.66 billion, a 160% increase since 2019, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. These spirits make up nearly a quarter of Mexican agricultural imports to the U.S. each year.

The Council warned that tariffs on spirits from Mexico and Canada would harm U.S. consumers and lead to job losses in the U.S. hospitality industry, which is still recovering from the pandemic.

Tariffs could also drive up the cost of fertilizer imported from Canada. Farmers are already paying nearly 50% more for fertilizer than in 2020, according to Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation. "Now is not the time to send shockwaves through the agricultural economy," Kieffer said.

Impact on Livestock and Meat Prices

Trump's tariff plan could also slow the migration of over 1 million cattle exported by Mexico to the U.S. each year, which are crucial for the U.S. beef supply.

U.S. cattle herds have been reduced in recent years, raising beef prices. If tariffs reduce cattle and beef imports, U.S. producers could benefit, said Bill Bullard, CEO of the Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America.

While tariffs may increase meat prices for U.S. consumers, Bullard believes importers and meat processors may absorb some of the extra costs. "We look forward to tariffs," he said. "It will help level the playing field for our domestic producers."

To the north, tariffs could disrupt the flow of beef and dairy cattle and hogs between the U.S. and Canada. Manitoba alone exports about 3 million piglets annually to U.S. producers in states like Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, where feed corn is cheaper. These animals are raised and fattened before being sent to slaughter, with pork products flowing between the U.S. and Canada after processing.

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It's National Strawberry Day. Nothing screams British summertime like the clocks going forward, rain, Wimbledon and strawberries and cream. Those little red fruits, bursting with juice. Perfect with sugar, cream and even chocolate. A strange fact is that despite the name, they are not actual berries. They are part of the Rose family. Legend has it that if you split a strawberry in half, and share it with someone you are interested in, they will fall in love with you. The juice can also be used to sooth sunburn and whiten your teeth. One of our most versatile fruits, being used in cakes, ice cream, milkshakes, jams, yoghurts, even alcoholic cocktails. The garden strawberry, which is what we tend to eat. Was first bred in Brittany France in the 1750s. The fruit was a cross of two species, one from North America, and the other a variety introduced from Chile at the start of the 18th Century. The fruit was however grown for hundreds of years before this. Ancient Roman literature mention the fruit, as do texts from numerous other European countries. And natives in Chile were cultivating the fruit long before producing the variety used in the garden strawberry. Wimbledon The famous tennis championship at Wimbledon is known worldwide for its thrilling matches and classic games. It is also known for the 28 tonnes of strawberries covered in 7,000 litres of cream that is munched through every year. There is no definite answer to why this is a tradition. Historians think that it was started by Thomas Wolsey, a powerful figure in King Henry VIII's court. He held a banquet in 1509 where strawberries were served. This was unusual at the time, as dairy products were viewed as a food for the peasants. It just so happened that Wolsey's palace, Hampton Court, had its own tennis court, where strawberries and cream was served to the spectators. So legend has it that the dish became associated with the game. Strawberries And Cream Cart Hire For Weddings And Parties Of course the more boring explanation is that when the tournament began, strawberries happened to be in season, and were in fashion in Victorian England. So it was a natural treat to partake in. English Strawberries A fact about Wimbledon is that all of the strawberries are grown in the South of England. Many regard Wimbledon as being almost tennis in an English country garden. During the pandemic when the tournament was cancelled, part of the crop was turned into jam. I suppose a version of when life gives you lemons make lemonade. Other Toppings Strawberries And Cream Victorian Cart Cream is still our most requested topping, but we can supply strawberries with chocolate (milk, white, dark or coloured), ice cream and custard. A great summertime treat for your guests or clients, especially around Wimbledon time. So happy National Strawberry Day Resources Wimbledon Championships Love Food Read the full article