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Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth all month long because October is National Dessert Month! This delicious holiday was created in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan to celebrate the beloved treats that satisfy our cravings and make life a little sweeter. From decadent cakes and pies to creamy ice cream and rich chocolates, there are endless options for satisfying your dessert desires. So whether you're a fan of classic favorites or experimental flavor combinations, this month is the perfect time to treat yourself and appreciate all things dessert.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth Of Modern Desserts</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept of desserts as a course separate from the main meal began to take shape in the 18th century, especially in Western cultures.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1851</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Ice Cream Machine</div><div class='timeline-text'>Nancy Johnson invented the first hand-cranked ice cream machine, giving a boost to the popularity of ice cream as a dessert.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1893</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Brownies</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first-known recipe for brownies, now a classic dessert staple, was documented in The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Supermarket</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the opening of the first supermarket, King Kullen, packaged dessert mixes began to grow in popularity among home cooks.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation Of National Dessert Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Dessert Month was created by President Ronald Reagan to celebrate and appreciate the delicious treats that satiate our sweet cravings.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gourmet Dessert Trends</div><div class='timeline-text'>The early 2000s saw a rise in gourmet dessert trends such as cupcakes and macarons, as well as a resurgence in homemade and artisanal treats.</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'>Try a new dessert recipe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge yourself to try a new dessert recipe every week of the month. You can find inspiration on Pinterest or in your favorite cookbook.</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'>Visit a local bakery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support a small business and treat yourself to some delicious desserts by visiting a local bakery. Don't forget to try something new!</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'>Host a dessert tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and ask everyone to bring a different dessert to share. This is a fun and delicious way to celebrate National Dessert Month!</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'>Take a dessert-themed cooking or baking class</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sign up for a cooking or baking class that focuses on desserts. You'll learn new skills and techniques while satisfying your sweet tooth.</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'>Create a dessert bar</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set up a dessert bar at home with different types of desserts, toppings, and decorations. Invite friends over for a DIY dessert party!</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'>Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Dessert Month is the perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite sweets without feeling guilty. After all, it's a whole month dedicated to celebrating delicious desserts - so go ahead and treat yourself!</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'>Try new recipes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With National Dessert Month, you have an entire month to experiment with different dessert recipes. You can try out new techniques, flavors, and types of desserts that you may not have had the chance to before. Who knows, you might even discover your new favorite treat!</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'>Celebrate with loved ones</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Desserts are the perfect way to bring people together and create memorable experiences. Whether it's baking with your kids or hosting a dessert party for friends, National Dessert Month is a great time to bond over delicious treats with your loved ones.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The world's most expensive dessert costs $75,000</h3><p class='facts-text'>The extravagantly named Frrrozen Haute Chocolate ice cream sundae, made by Serendipity 3 in New York, is covered in 23k edible gold and comes in a goblet lined with edible gold. The base of the goblet is an 18k gold bracelet with 1 carat of white diamonds.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Chocolate was once used as currency</h3><p class='facts-text'>In the Aztec Empire, cocoa beans were so valuable they were used as a form of currency. Today, chocolate remains one of the most popular dessert ingredients around the globe.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cotton candy was invented by a dentist</h3><p class='facts-text'>Despite its reputation for causing cavities, cotton candy was co-invented by a dentist named William Morrison at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Its original name was "Fairy Floss".</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The cheesecake dates back to Ancient Greece</h3><p class='facts-text'>The first known cheesecake recipe was written in 230 A.D., but historians believe the dessert was served to athletes at the first Olympic games in Greece in 776 B.C.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fortune cookies are not a traditional Chinese custom</h3><p class='facts-text'>While often served as dessert in Chinese restaurants in the U.S., the fortune cookie is actually a creation of Japanese immigrants in the early 20th-century California, not an ancient Chinese tradition as many believe.</p></div></div>
National Dessert Month is celebrated on October 1 every year. In 2024 National Dessert Month will occur on a Tuesday.
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