This past December 26th, the obscure holiday community had the chance to celebrate both "Boxing Day" and " National Candy Cane Day". Also this past December 28th, the obscure holiday community also had the chance to celebrate the yummiest day of all " National Chocolate Day".
With all of these yummy holidays within a 2 day span, there are some recipes, that traditionally come through the families as always, but there are some really great recipes, on our friend the internet for each of these days.
For " Boxing Day" some of the best link finds include the following:
- http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pork-recipes/boxing-day-bubble-and-squeak
- http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/boxing-day-cake
- http://www.food.com/menu/boxing-day-brunch-17757
- http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/536390/boxing-day-turkeysalad
- http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/articles/how-to-make-your-own-boxing-day-chutney.aspx
- http://www.food.com/recipe/boxing-day-festive-roast-pumpkin-and-cheese-lasagne-lasagna-403973
- http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/article/boxing-day-picnic-a204.html
- http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/boxing-day-sandwich-and-sparkling-rose.htm
"National Candy Cane Day" has some very breath freshening recipes to try (and information to learn from), on your guests if they are not a fan of savory recipes. Some of the best link finds for this day include the following:
- http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/articles/view/387/1/National-Candy-Cane-Day.html
- http://www.ifood.tv/network/national_candy_cane_day
- http://www.icecream.net/2011/12/national-candy-cane-day/
- http://www.slashfood.com/tag/national+candy+cane+day/
- http://www.gotchocolate.com/2010/12/its-national-candy-cane-day/
- http://blog.williams-sonoma.com/cookie-of-the-day-candy-cane-biscotti/
If neither of the first two mentioned holidays strike your fancy, then this last one should be a really crowd favorite. The final holiday "National Chocolate Day" that is celebrated on December 28th, tends to have quite a following in the chocolate community.
As with any other obscure holiday, there maybe some recipes that come through the family, but for those who don't have that luxury, the internet provides a great diving off point to start from, on your search for the ultimate chocolate recipe.
Some of the best online finds for this day include the following:
- http://familycrafts.about.com/od/holidays/a/December28th.htm
- http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2011/10/its-national-chocolate-day/
- http://dyingforchocolate.blogspot.com/2009/12/national-chocolate-candy-day-oreo.html
- http://www.homebakedmemories.com/pages/HBKitchenChocSouffle.htm
- http://www.lilsugar.com/Hot-Chocolate-Play-Dough-Recipe-26311284
- http://www.hersheys.com/pure-recipes.aspx
- http://www.teacher-chef.com/2012/05/21/chocolate-covered-marshmallows-smores-pops/
- http://www.haaretz.com/culture/food-wine/recipes-breads-pastries-and-sweets/modern-manna-recipe-better-chocolate-pots-de-creme.premium-1.486310
- http://www.sweetrawlife.com
- http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/12572/chocolate+eclairs+with+custard+cream
- http://www.lifeambrosia.com/2012/12/peppermint-white-chocolate-mocha-cookies-recipe.html
- http://www.bakingdom.com/2011/10/death-by-chocolate-mum-cupcakes.html
- http://www.yammiesnoshery.com/2012/04/white-chocolate-mousse-truffle-cake.html
No matter what holiday you choose to celebrate, there is definitely a recipe out there that will satisfy your cravings. Enjoy these days, enjoy the recipes, and enjoy learning about each unique day on their own. Just remember the number one rule: Have Fun !(with your family and friends)
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