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Posted on 11/15/2024 8:55:07 AM PST by Red Badger

NATIONAL BUNDT DAY

National Bundt Day, also known as National Bundt Cake Day, is observed every year on November 15th. As people across the United States plan menus for the holidays, a bundt cake is sure to be on the list at least once.

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A Bundt cake can be any cake baked in a Bundt pan, forming it into a distinctive ring shape. The mold of the Bundt pan was initially inspired by the traditional European fruit cake known as Gugelhupf. It was in the 1950s and 1960s that the cookware company Nordic Ware popularized the style for the mold design and trademarked the name Bundt. Nordic Ware started producing Bundt pans made from cast aluminum. Similar pans are sold as “fluted tube pans” or other similar names.

In the beginning, the Bundt pan did not sell well, and Nordic Ware considered discontinuing the product. Then in the 1963 New Good Housekeeping Cookbook, the Bundt pan was mentioned, and sales increased. In 1966, sales increased dramatically when a Bundt cake called the “Tunnel of Fudge,” baked by Ella Helfrich, took second place at the annual Pillsbury Bake-Off and won a $5,000.00 prize. The publicity from the Bake-Off resulted in more than 200,000 Bundt pan requests.

Nordic Ware has sold more than 60 million Bundt pans across North America.

Have you ever eaten a Bundt cake? If not, today is the perfect day to try it for the first time. If you’re looking for the best kinds of Bundt cakes to try, we have 10 flavors you can try:

Lemon

Pineapple upside down cake

White chocolate raspberry

Gingerbread

Pumpkin spice

Chocolate

Lemon raspberry

Peanut butter chocolate chip

Strawberries and cream

Red velvet

If you want to try your hand at baking a Bundt cake, there are some tips and tricks you should use to ensure your success. First of all, if this is your first Bundt cake, you will want to stick to a pan that is pretty plain and simple and not so elaborate. (You might be surprised that not all Bundt pans are the same!) After you have chosen your pan, you’ll want to choose your recipe. Some cake recipes work better in Bundt pans than others. This includes cakes with denser batters, such as pound cake. You’ll probably want to avoid cake mix from a box, and also sponge cakes, as these recipes aren’t as dense. After you have carefully chosen your recipe, grease your Bundt pan with shortening and then dust it with flour. You don’t want to grease the pan with butter as this ingredient will cause the cake to stick to the pan as it bakes.

Bundt cakes take longer than other kinds of cake to bake, and it’s not uncommon for it to bake for at least an hour. To make sure your Bundt cake is done, stick a toothpick in the center and make sure it comes out clean. One last tip is to cool it for a bit before flipping the pan upside down to get the cake out. You may have to bang the pan a little bit on the counter to get it to come out. Also, don’t worry about frosting your Bundt cake. Due to the difficulty of frosting a ring-shaped cake, Bundt cakes are typically served undecorated, glazed, or dusted with powdered sugar. If you’re someone who isn’t into eating cake, there are other things food you can make with your Bundt pan. Some people use their Bundt pans for monkey bread, sub sandwiches, lasagna, stuffing, or gelatin salads. A Bundt pan is also great for making an ice ring for punch. Others don’t use their Bundt pan for food, they use it to make crafts. A Bundt pan is wonderful for creating holiday wreaths, gift baskets, and planters. You could even stick two Bundt pans together to make a cute pumpkin craft, which is perfect for the fall season.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BUNDT DAY

Get out your Bundt Pan and make a cake. There are so many different cakes to make using a bundt pan, and they come out beautiful too. You just can't go wrong. Use #NationalBundtDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL BUNDT DAY HISTORY

To mark the 60th anniversary of the Bundt pan, Nordic Ware designated November 15 as National Bundt Day.

Bundt FAQ

Q. What else can be made in a Bundt pan?

A. The Bundt pan is not limited to cakes. You can create other molded desserts in the Bundt pan such as gelatins and pull-apart breads. The Bundt pan also makes delicious savory dishes. Think lasagna, stuffing, or an egg bake.

Q. Should I allow my dish to rest before removing it from the Bundt pan? A. Yes. Allow the Bundt pan to cool slightly before turning it onto a cooling rack.

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NATIONAL RAISIN BRAN CEREAL DAY

National Raisin Bran Cereal Day on November 15th pours a bowl of one of the country's go-to cereals. Made from toasted oat or wheat flakes with plump raisins added, these cereals have been a staple in many American breakfasts for generations.

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Since 1925, a variety of companies have been producing raisin bran cereal. Those companies include Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, General Mills, Total Raisin Bran, U.S. Mills, and Ralcorp’s Post Raisin Bran. However, the first was U.S. Mills. In 1925, Skinner's Manufacturing Company based out of Omaha, Nebraska, introduced the United States to Skinner’s Raisin Bran. While other bran cereals existed, Skinner's debuted the first with raisins included.

Raisin bran is a good source of dietary fiber.

For several years, Skinner's held the exclusive right to the name "raisin bran" but that didn't stop others from making their own. Skinner's Manufacturing Co. had been in business since 1918. And as the country's largest producer of macaroni, they weren't going to let that go without a fight. They took their trademark to court. Despite being first and trademarking the name, Skinner's lost on the grounds that the words "raisin bran" are merely ingredients.

HOW TO OBSERVE RAISIN BRAN CEREAL DAY

Since raisin bran is the star of the day, enjoy it as a snack or for breakfast. If you're not a big fan of bran, you can always separate the raisins. Or maybe you're not a raisin fan. Did you know you can make wine from raisins? It's true. So, have your bran and wine, too! Celebrate and use #RaisinBranCerealDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL RAISIN BRAN CEREAL DAY HISTORY

National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this breakfast food holiday.

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NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAY

National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day on November 15th encourages us to prepare for the upcoming holidays. Get together a soap and hot water-filled bucket, disinfectant, a sponge, and a garbage bag. Then you will be ready for the day!

With family gathering and a large turkey waiting to be roasted, cleaning out the refrigerator makes sense. Not only will we need room before the meals, but we also need space for all of the upcoming leftovers. Many dread this job. However, it is an important task nonetheless.

Due to our hectic and busy lifestyles, the cleaning of the refrigerator gets neglected. Hence the creation of National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. There may be a surprise or two found at the back of the shelves. Things are often pushed back as new food is put in the front and gets forgotten.

Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Internationalfound that the meat and vegetable drawers were the dirtiest spots in our kitchens - well with regards to causing disease.

However, those who clean their fridges more often tend to waste more food. There's plenty of advice available on the frequency of fridge cleaning. Understanding food labels and the meanings behind "sell by" and "best by" dates are also important. These labels don't necessarily mean a product has gone bad, but that the quality is best by the date on the label. However, "use by" leaves some of us wondering.

HOW TO OBSERVE CLEAN OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAY

Some suggestions for your refrigeration cleaning are:

Empty each shelf.

Completely wipe down the inside of the refrigerator.

Wash drawers and underneath the drawers.

Throw away all expired food.

Throw away any moldy food.

Get rid of anything that you do not use.

Vacuum condenser coils.

Vacuum out under the refrigerator.

Restock shelves and drawers with good food.

Enjoy your nice, clean, organized refrigerator.

Use #CleanOutYourRefrigeratorDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAY HISTORY

The home economists at Whirlpool Home Appliances created National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day in 1999 to encourage people to clean out their refrigerators in advance of the upcoming holidays. At that time, the company even had a toll-free hotline that people could call into for cleaning tips.

Refrigerator FAQ

Q. How often should I clean out my fridge?

A. Clean your fridge every week or two. A good rule of thumb is to clean the fridge before you go grocery shopping. This habit not only makes room for the new groceries but prevents you from over shopping. While you're disposing of any science projects, take a hot soapy rag and wipe down the shelves and doors. Take stock of the cheese, eggs, and butter. That ranch dressing should last another week and the mayo, too.

Q. Things are always getting lost in my fridge. How do I fix that?

A. Those items that get shoved to the back are easy to forget. Did you know that many of the shelves on today's models slide forward for easy inspection? That's right. Just lift up and pull forward. Other tricks include see-through, labeled containers, lazy Susans, and dividers.

Q. What temperature should I set my refrigerator?

A. According to the Food and Drug Administration, 40°F or below is the ideal temperature to keep food safe and chilled.

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Notable Birthdays for November 15

Christoph von Graffenried (1661-1793) - Swiss-American settler, explorer, and founder of New Bern, NC.

Mary E. Byrd (1849-1943) - Astronomer and educator who was a pioneer of teaching astronomy at the collegiate level.

Sara Josephine Baker (1873-1945) - Physician who made significant contributions to public health, especially in urban poverty and ignorance caused to children.

Lewis Stone (1879-1953) - Actor best known for his role as Judge James Hardy in the Andy Hardy film series.

Franklin Pierce Adams (1881-1960) - Journalist best known for his newspaper column The Conning Tower.

Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) - Painter widely known as the Mother of American Modernism.

W. Averell Harriman (1891-1986) - Businessman and founder of investment bank Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.

Bill Melendez (1916-2008) - Mexican-American animator and voice actor known for his voices in Peanuts as Snoopy and Woodstock.

Thomas Williams (1926-1990) - Author of the novel The Hair of Harold Roux.

Ed Asner (1929-2021) - Actor remembered for his role as Lou Grant on the The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Gloria Foster (1933-2001) - Actress knowing for her roles in Having Our Say and the miniseries The Atlanta Child Murders.

Little Willie John (1937-1968) - R&B singer Need Your Love So Bad (1956) and Fever (1956).

Yaphet Kotto (1939-2021) - Actor best known for his role as Lieutenant Al Giardello in the series Homicide: Life on the Street.

Tony Mendez (1940-2019) - CIA technical operations officer.

Sam Waterston (1940-Still Living) - Stage, film and television actor who played Jack McCoy on Law & Order.

Bob Gunton (1945-Still Living) - Supporting actor known for his roles in The Shawshank Redemption, Patch Adams, and Argo.

Beverly D'Angelo (1951-Still Living) - Actress known for her award winning roles as Ellen Griswold in the National Lampoon Vacation film and as Patsy Cline in Coal Miner's Daughter.

Randy Savage (1952-2011) - WWE and WWF professional wrestler who used the stage name Macho Man.

Kevin S. Bright (1954-Still Living) - Director and executive producer of the sitcom Friends.

Kevin Eubanks (1957-Still Living) - Former bandleader of the The Tonight Show Band.

Mark Acres (1962-Still Living) - Former NBA player.

Greg Anthony (1967-Still Living) - Former NBA player and current SiriusXM NBA Radio sportscaster.

Cynthia Breazeal (1967-Still Living) - Computer scientist and co-founder of Jibo, a company that developed personal assistant robots.

Sydney Tamiia Poitier (1973-Still Living) - Actress known for her roles in Abby and Veronica Mars.

Brandon DiCamillo (1976-Still Living) - Stuntman and personality performer who was a founding member of the CKY crew (Jackass and Viva La Bam).

Sean Murray (1977-Still Living) - Actor who is known for his role as Special Agent McGee on NCIS.

Lily Aldridge (1985-Still Living) - Model.

Shailene Woodley (1991-Still Living) - Actress who gained fame playing Amy in the series The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

Blake Pieroni (1995-Still Living) - Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

Memorable Events for November 15

1620 - Myles Standish leads 16 men in a foot exploration of Cape Cod.

1660 - The first kosher butcher is licensed in NY City.

1763 - Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon begin surveying Mason–Dixon line.

1777 - The Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation after 16 months of debate.

1791 - The first Catholic college (Georgetown) opens in the U.S.

1827 - Creek-indians lose all their property in US.

1842 - A slave revolt in the Cherokee Nation commences.

1849 - More than 150 people die on a steamboat after boilers explode.

1932 - Walt Disney Art School is created.

1939 - President Roosevelt begins the building of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.

1940 - 75,000 men are called to armed forces duty during peacetime.

1946 - Baseball player Ted Williams is picked as American League MVP.

1957 - The U.S. sentences Soviet spy Rudolf Ivanovich Abel.

1965 - Craig Breedlove sets a land speed record of 600.601 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats, UT.

1968 - The Cleveland Transit System becomes the first transit system in the western hemisphere, providing quick transit service from downtown to the airport.

1969 - Dave Thomas founds and opens the first Wendy's fast food restaurant.

1969 - An American submarine collides with a Soviet submarine in the Barents Sea.

1969 - A peaceful demonstration brings 250,000-500,000 protesters to in Washington, D.C. in protest of the Vietnam War.

1971 - Intel releases the world's first commercial single-chip microprocessor.

1990 - President George W. Bush signs Clear Air Act of 1990.

2001 - Microsoft launches the Xbox.

2013 - Sony releases the PlayStation 4 (PS4).

2017 - Leonardo da Vinci's painting Salvator Mundi sells for $450.3 million at auction in NY.

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