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@ChiliPepper wrote:
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZEL DAY
October 7th officially marks the sweet and salty goodness of National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day. Whether they’re dipped in dark, milk or white chocolate, be sure to celebrate every mouthwatering pretzel bite!
Salty, crunchy pretzels and chocolate are the gold mine of the snack world, and their combination is the epitome of the oh-so-popular sweet and salty flavor craze. Change up the chocolate from white to milk to dark chocolate, and they satisfy even a mild sweet tooth.
History of the Chocolate Covered Pretzel
Many creative stories have been shared to explain how pretzels and chocolate came together. One tale tells of a German baker joining forces with his chocolatier neighbor in the 1500s to dip pretzels. However, this idea is purely imagination.
Dipping into the history of pretzels and chocolate, the story might become a little clearer.
Historians document the story of chocolate quite well. However, anyone dipping pretzels into chocolate back in the 1500s would have had a soggy mess. Why? Because only drinking chocolate existed in those days.
Nearly 300 years later, Casparus van Houten Sr. developed a process to separate the cocoa solids from the butter. Then, in 1828, his creation brought on a candy revolution which led to the development of the most amazing, versatile ingredient we have today: chocolate!
The first commercial hard pretzels, the kind that makes the combination with chocolate so irresistible, came along in 1861. Julius Sturgis opened a bakery in a house built around 1784 in Lititz, Pennsylvania. He used a recipe given to him by an unnamed friend. How long people had been making hard pretzels before then is unknown.
The marriage of two delicious treats, chocolate, and pretzels, came along sometime after that. However, the point is that the celebration starts now!
We celebrate all shapes and sizes of chocolate covered pretzels, too. Beyond the twists, rings, and rods, there are pretzels perfectly decorated with sprinkles and infused with flavors that will put your favorite coffee shop to shame.
Chocolate covered pretzels adorn cakes, bars, and ice cream, too. As unique favors, who wouldn’t want to find an assortment of their favorite sweet and salty snack in a party bag?
OMG! How did I miss this day?! This is one of my fav. desserts! Or should I say candies? I don't have much of a sweet tooth but caramel and salt do call to me. I love to make these for Christmas. Has anyone tried those caramel apple wraps on pretzel rods to make these? I'm thinking of trying them to see if it is easier than dipping in warm caramel.
@tiny 2 wrote:
@ChiliPepper wrote:
@momtochloe wrote:
And I am sure you all don't want to miss a minute of my daily Ninja two drawer air fryer updates . . .
I wanna hear!!!
You are slowly convincing me I NEED one LOL!!!
TSV coming up maybe???
Me too. I want to hear all about it. I just packed up my virgin instant pot for the move and more dusting. LOL... One Day I will do it.
I do have to tell you if I haven't already. I gave my virgin IP away to my daughter who has fallen in love with it. She has used it over and over. She loves to meal prep weekly and uses it to do chicken as she eats a lot of chicken weekly. She is very into watching her diet thru the week so she can splurge when she wants without guilt. And if she doesn't splurge, she stays on track. Having chicken at hand so quickly has really helped her save time.
@lil spot wrote:
I'm happy to see you will be at the new place. I would miss your posts.
You may know me from a long ago place...DY...as Scout.
I'm so happy to see you are still with us! I think of you often and hope you join in more often. I've been absent a lot on the boards but think about everyone here all the time.
@ChiliPepper wrote:
NATIONAL DESSERT DAY
People around the country indulge every October 14th on National Dessert Day! Celebrated by way of the local bakery, grandma’s house or chocolate shop, desserts include candies, pies, ice cream, fruits, cookies, pastries, cobblers, and donuts, too.
The available ingredients affect the range of desserts made in each region. The very first desserts required minimal effort or preparation since ancient cultures were more focused on the nutrition in foods to survive. Over the years, desserts have changed from natural candies and nuts to complex soufflés and multi-layered cakes. In modern culture, there are many more options available in desserts.
Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart. ~ Erma Bombeck
Throughout the year, we see seasonal delights. As we near the holiday season, the flavors change. For some, the taste of gingerbread or fruitcake may come to mind. Others will pull out recipes handed down for generations. Pecan, pumpkin, and apple pies come to mind. Other rich desserts round out the dessert table, too. Flan, tarts, and everything with maple glaze.
Oh what a blast from the past! I loved Erma!
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