NATIONAL PARFAIT DAY - November 25

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Posted on 11/25/2024 9:26:47 AM PST by Red Badger

NATIONAL PARFAIT DAY

National Parfait Day kicks off breakfast, lunch, snack, or dessert just right on November 25th! This versatile dish serves up sweet or healthy in layers of goodness.

Usually served in a specially styled glass, a parfait presents ingredients in appealing layers. Fruit, yogurt, or ice cream provide the basis for transitions between nuts, chocolate, or even whipped cream.

A French word that literally means "perfect" was originally used to describe a kind of frozen dessert beginning in 1894.

In the United States, most restaurants and ice cream shops serve parfaits in the traditional French style. They use ingredients such as parfait cream, ice cream, gelato, or pudding and layer them in a tall clear glass. To finish the parfait, a dollop of whipped cream is added or even fresh fruit or a drizzle of flavored liqueur.

The Northern United States expanded on the parfait and began to use yogurt layered with nuts or granola or fresh fruits. Some of the fruits include but are not limited to strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or peaches. The idea spread quickly across all parts of the country, and the yogurt parfait gained popularity as a breakfast item.

When is National Chocolate Parfait Day? Over the years, combinations changed. Now parfaits are made up of almost any dessert mixture that works well layered in a tall, clear glass. Some popular ingredients include:

Cake and cookie pieces

Pretzel and cookie pieces

Oatmeal, nuts, seeds

Gelatin, pudding, cream fillings

Coconut, chocolate chips

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalParfaitDay

Enjoy a parfait for breakfast or dessert. Invite the kids to help you make them, too. They're so easy to make. They can get creative and make their own flavors. Set up a parfait bar. Invite friends to join you. That's the best way to #CelebrateEveryDay! Try these recipes below and share your favorites.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfaits

Fresh Orange Cream Parfaits

Tropical Tapioca Parfaits

Use #NationalParfaitDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL PARFAIT DAY HISTORY

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

Parfait FAQ

Q. What is the origin of the word "parfait"?

A. Parfait is the French word for perfect. Parfaite is the feminine form and parfait is the masculine.

Q. I don't have a parfait dish. What can I serve parfaits in?

A. Parfaits can be served in a variety of glassware. Some recommendations include:

Wine glasses

Canning jars

Tall drinking glasses

Ramekins

Margarita glasses

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Notable Birthdays for November 25

Robert Townsend (1753-1838) - American Revolution spy.

John Armstrong, Jr. (1758-1843) - Secretary of War under President Madison.

Kate Gleason (1865-1933) - Engineer and businesswoman.

Joe Gans (1874-1910) - Considered the greatest lightweight boxer of all time.

Virgil Thomson (1896-1989) - Composer who is credited with forming the American Sound in classical music.

Lillian Copeland (1904-1964) - Olympic champion often called the most successful female discus thrower in U.S. history.

Joe DiMaggio (1914-1999) - MLB player often referred to as the Yankee Clipper.

Peg Lynch (1916-2015) - Actress who is credited with inventing sitcom.

Noel Neill (1920-2016) - Actress known for her role as Lois Lane in Superman (1948).

Paul Desmond (1924-1977) - Saxophonist and member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet.

Trisha Brown (1936-2017) - Dancer and one of the founders of the Judson Dance Theater.

Joe Gibbs (1940-Still Living) - NFL coach (Redskins) and auto racing team owner.

Percy Sledge (1940-2015) - Singer known for his hit song When a Man Loves a Woman.

Bob Lind (1942-Still Living) - Folk singer who helped lay foundation for folk music in the 60s.

John Larroquette (1947-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Attorney Dan Fielding on the sitcom Night Court.

John F. Kennedy Jr., (1960-1999)- Lawyer, journalist, publisher and son of President John F. Kennedy.

Kevin Chamberlin (1963-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family.

Billy Burke (1966-Still Living) - Actor recognized for his role as Charlie Swan in the Twilight films.

Christina Applegate (1971-Still Living) - Actress who rose to fame while playing the character Kelly Bundy in the sitcom Married...With Children.

Barbara Pierce Bush (1981-Still Living) - Co-founder the nonprofit Global Health Corps and daughter of President George W. Bush.

Jenna Bush Hager (1981-Still Living) - Co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna and daughter of President George W. Bush.

Memorable Events for November 25

1783 - The last British troops leave New York City and return home.

1792 - Black inventor Benjamin Banneker publishes the first Farmer's Almanac.

1863 - General Grant and his troops (Union) break the Siege of Chattanooga.

1864 - The Confederate Army of Manhattan start fires in NY City in an attempt to burn down the city.

1867 - Congress looks into impeachment of President Johnson.

1884 - John Meyenberg receives the patent for evaporated milk.

1874 - The U.S. Greenback Party is established.

1876 - In retaliation for defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the U.S. Army attack the sleeping village of Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife.

1905 - Telimco makes the first advertisement for a radio product.

1920 - The first Thanksgiving Parade is held in Philadelphia.

1940 - Woody Woodpecker makes his debut.

1947 - The Hollywood Ten are blacklisted by Hollywood.

1955 - Race segregation is forbidden on public transportation.

1957 - President Eisenhower suffers a mild stroke.

1963 - President John F. Kennedy buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

1997 - Richard Bliss, a telephone technician, is arrested for spying in Russia.

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1 posted on 11/25/2024 9:26:47 AM PST by Red Badger

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