That is true indeed. These 3 days are the most unique that fell on February 2nd of this year.
The first day is "Ice Cream for Breakfast Day", and who would not like that day. This is a day you can channel your inner child and have some fun.
There are some great links out there that go with this day also, that have some great recipes and information.
Some of the best links for this day include the following:
- http://jlgoesvegan.com/4464806498
- http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/news/BREAKFAST-SUNDAE-235203
- http://www.attunefoods.com/blog/2012/07/healthy-breakfast-ice-cream-sundae-recipe/
- http://www.bluebunny.com/Recipes/Meal_Type/Breakfast_Brunch
- http://thesneakychef.com/free-recipe-motts-breakfast-ice-creams.php
- http://low-cholesterol.food.com/recipe/breakfast-ice-cream-244805
- http://www.compassionatesouls.com/icecream.html
- http://www.yummly.com/recipes/ice-cream-for-breakfast
The second of the days celebrated on this day is known by two names, the first is "Crepe Day" or the second name is "La Chandeleur". If you are a fan of the crepe, then you will enjoy this day.
As with the previous day, there are some great links out there for this day, that provide some culinary exploration and information.
Some of the best links include the following:
- http://www.scoop.it/chandeleur/p/3996609136/la-chandeleur-crepes-day-in-france
- http://fleaingfrance.com/brocantsociety/2013/2/french-crepe-day-la-chandeleur
- http://www.lavenderandlovage.com/2013/02/recipe-crepes-de-la-chandeleur-candelmas-pancakes-for-candelmas-day.html
- http://www.frenchfoodintheUS.org/spip.php?article3224
The third and final day that got celebrated on February 2nd was "Candelmas". Like the other two days, there are great links, and information out there on the day. The links will definitely take you on a recipe and information journey.
Some of the links for this last day include the following:
- http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/traditions/candelmas/
- http://www.phamftale.com/cat_5193/tag_candelmas/
- http://www.witches-tutorial.com/kw/cahrec.html
- http://www.ourgrandmotherskitchens.com/?tag=candelmas-recipes
- http://schooloftheseasons.com/candelmas.html
- http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=478220
So whether you celebrated one, two, or all three days, these links hopefully will provide you some inspiration for the next year. Also, remember to include in your plans for next year your family and friends, and to use it as a time to expand your cultural understanding of these unique days. What we learn now, makes us a more well rounded person in the long run.
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