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Get ready to indulge in some of your favorite sweet treats on National Dessert Day on October 14! This day has been celebrated for over a hundred years and is the perfect excuse to try something new or make one of your signature recipes. Whether you prefer cake, pie, ice cream, cookies, pudding or any other tasty treat - this is the day to get creative with desserts!
<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'>Dessert Recipes Evolve</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, cookbooks became more common and dessert recipes evolved, introducing many of the traditional desserts we love today like pies and cakes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1904</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ice Cream Cone Introduced</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, the ice cream cone was popularized, opening a new way to enjoy frozen desserts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1929</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Toll House Invents Chocolate Chip</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1929, Toll House invented the chocolate chip, leading to the creation of one of America's favorite desserts, the chocolate chip cookie.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1945</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Boxed Cake Mix Popularized</div><div class='timeline-text'>Post World War II period saw the rise in popularity of boxed cake mixes, making home baking more accessible and beginning an era of convenience in dessert-making.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emergence of Dessert-Only Restaurants</div><div class='timeline-text'>Series of restaurants focusing solely on desserts began to appear around the 1960s, leading to the increase in popularity and creation of dessert-only establishments.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cronut & Dessert Trends</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Cronut, a croissant-doughnut pastry, was introduced in New York City by chef Dominique Ansel, showcasing the innovative and hybrid trend in dessert culture.</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'>Bake your own dessert</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a look at some of your favorite dessert recipes and bake one to celebrate National Dessert Day! Whether you're a chocolate lover, cheesecake enthusiast, or cookie connoisseur, there is something for everyone.</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'>Have a sundae party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite some friends over to make their own ice cream sundaes or have an ice cream bar with all the fixings like sprinkles, candies, and hot fudge. Enjoy the deliciousness together!</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'>Go out for dessert</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Treat yourself to dessert at a restaurant or cafe. Choose from cakes, pies, custards, tarts, or other desserts found on the menu. Or check out the local bakery for scrumptious sweet treats.</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'>Organize a bake sale</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some friends and put together a bake sale to raise money for charity. Ask family and friends to donate goodies like cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and even homemade ice cream.</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 edible gifts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Surprise friends and family with homemade edible gifts like jars of candy, cookies in a jar, or baked goods in cute packaging. Everyone loves receiving something special on National Dessert Day!</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'>Desserts are a sweet treat</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Nothing beats the joy of biting into a delicious slice of cake, bar of chocolate or scoop of ice cream. Desserts can be a great way to satisfy cravings and indulge in something sweet after a meal. Plus, it's always nice to treat yourself with a little bit of something special every once in awhile!</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'>Desserts bring people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sharing a dessert is a great way to bond with loved ones. Whether you're hosting an evening of board games with friends or a family dinner, serving up some homemade desserts is sure to put smiles on everyone's faces! It's also a great way to try out new recipes and get creative in the kitchen.</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'>Desserts can be healthy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>If you're health conscious, don't worry - there are plenty of ways to make healthy desserts. You can opt for healthier ingredients like whole grain flours and natural sweeteners, or make tasty treats that are low in sugar and packed with nutritious fruits and vegetables. No matter what your dietary preferences are, there's sure to be something that satisfies your sweet tooth without sabotaging your diet!</p</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The word "dessert" originated from the French term "desservir"</h3><p class='facts-content'>Dating back to the 17th century, "desservir" means "to clear the table," an apt description since desserts are usually served after the table is cleared of main dishes.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Desserts aren't exclusive to modern times</h3><p class='facts-content'>The concept of dessert dates back to ancient civilizations. The Romans and Greeks used honey to sweeten their foods and considered these sweet treats a sign of wealth and prosperity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ice cream was born out of a culinary contest</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the 16th century, Italian Catherine de Medici proposed a culinary competition. The cook who won introduced the first ever ice cream - flavored snow or ice, which gradually evolved into the ice-cream we know today.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fortune Cookies are not originally from China</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite popular belief, the fortune cookie was actually invented in San Francisco, California. It was produced by a Japanese immigrant and popularized in Chinese-American restaurants around World War II.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>World’s most expensive dessert is the Frrrozen Haute Chocolate ice cream sundae</h3><p class='facts-content'>It's listed for an eye-watering $25,000 in New York City’s Serendipity 3 restaurant. It contains a blend of 28 cocoas, 14 of which are the most expensive and exotic from around the globe. The dessert is decorated with 5 grams of edible 24-karat gold and is served in a goblet lined with edible gold. The base of the goblet is an 18-karat gold bracelet with 1 carat of white diamonds.</p></div></div>
National Dessert Day is celebrated on October 14th every year. In 2024 National Dessert Day will occur on a Monday.
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