Today in History Food Edition March 24, 2024

State Festivals
Maine Maple Sunday
Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival
Purim
Kreplach
Esthero Mojito
Apple Hamantaschen Galette
Persian Cauliflower and Raisin Kuku
Almond Poppy Seed Pound Cake
Saint Aldemar
Broth with Crepes
Saint Óscar Romero
Gabriel the Archangel Gabriel: “God is Great” Angel of the Lord
Dragon Bread
Angel Curls Cookies
Palm Sunday
Lemon Mascarpone Fig Tart
National Cake Pop Day
Cake Pops
National Cheesesteak Day
Philly Cheesesteak
National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
Chocolate Covered Raisins
1765 The British Parliament passed the Quartering Act,
French and Indian War Dough
1914 Stephen F. Whitman registered a trademark for 'Whitman's Sampler Chocolates & Confections.'
Salty Chocolate Date Caramels
1958 'Tequila' by The Champs was number one on the music charts.
Paloma Cocktail
1974 Nathan Handwerker died (born June 14, 1890)
Nathan Hot Dogs (Copycat)
1975 The beaver (castor canadensis) is recognized as an official symbol of Canada.
Dutch Oven Beaver Roast
1990 Cookery book author Jane Grigson died at age 61
Quinces Baked French Style
1999 A truck carrying flour and margarine caught fire in the Mont Blanc Tunnel linking France and Italy, killing 39 people.
Mont Blanc Dessert