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Get ready to celebrate National Bologna Day on October 24 in style! This tasty holiday has been around since the early 19th century and is a great way to show your appreciation for this classic meat. It's believed that bologna originated in Italy, where it was made with pork, beef or veal. Today, there are many variations of bologna including turkey and soy varieties as well as flavored versions such as spicy or smoked.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bologna's Origin</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bologna traces its origins back to Italy where it was made with pork, beef or veal. It got its name from the city of Bologna.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1919</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Oscar Mayer's Introduction</div><div class='timeline-text'>Oscar Mayer, a famous name in the meat industry, started selling packaged bologna, popularizing it more widely and contributing to its commercial success.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1936</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Bologna Commercial</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first commercial featuring a bologna product was aired, contributing to a boom in popularity for the prepared meat product.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Turkey and Soy Variations Introduced</div><div class='timeline-text'>As more dietary options became mainstream, turkey and soy variations of bologna were introduced and marketed as leaner or vegetarian-friendly options.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Flavored Bologna Trends</div><div class='timeline-text'>Enhancing the classic taste, spicy and smoked bologna started trending, standing out among the different bologna varieties in the market.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook up a bologna sandwich</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>This classic sandwich is easy to make and will bring back some nostalgia. Toast some bread, fry up the bologna, layer on your favorite condiments, and you have the perfect lunch.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for bologna</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Search out your local restaurants that serve bologna dishes, from bologna chili to bologna sandwiches, there's plenty of delicious options for you to choose from.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Combine different types of bologna</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>For a unique twist on the classic sandwich, try combining different types of bologna such as smoked or honey roasted. You can also add cheese or even bacon for an extra flavorful treat.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a bologna bash</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over and celebrate National Bologna Day with a party. Serve up some classic dishes such as bologna burgers, hotdogs wrapped in bacon and topped with melted cheese, or even homemade bologna rings!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own bologna</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making your own bologna is surprisingly easy! All you need are ground pork, beef or veal, salt, sugar, spices and curing salts. Mix all the ingredients together and shape it into logs before smoking for the perfect homemade treat.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Bologna is a tasty treat</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Delicately spiced and perfectly smoked, bologna is a classic food that never goes out of style. Whether you enjoy it in a sandwich or sliced on a cheese board, it's sure to be a crowd pleaser!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Bologna is versatile</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When it comes to bologna, the possibilities are endless. Add it to soups and casseroles for extra flavor, make an Italian sub sandwich with it, or put it into macaroni and cheese for an added salty kick. It's also great just on its own with a bit of mustard or mayo!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Bologna is budget friendly</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>If you're looking for an affordable way to feed your family, bologna is definitely the way to go. It's inexpensive, easy to find and can be used in so many different recipes. Plus, with no additives or preservatives, you know you're getting top quality meat at a great price!</p></div></div>
National Bologna Day is celebrated on October 24 every year. In 2024 National Bologna Day will occur on a Thursday.
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