National Chickpea Day is observed every April 21 in the United States. The purpose of this day is to celebrate this amazing legume: the chickpea. Did you know that chickpeas can be eaten in the morning, the afternoon, and at night? You can eat chickpeas whenever you want! A key ingredient in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines is chickpea. It is used in hummus and falafel, two typical chickpea dishes. It is also important in Indian cuisine, as it is used in salads, soups, stews, and curries, with chana masala being one of the most popular ones.
International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day
International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day takes place on the third Saturday in October, and takes place on October 18 this year. Appreciate the delectable taste and texture of raw-milk cheese to celebrate. The main question is this — how is raw-milk cheese different from any other cheese? Raw milk cheese is made from organic and unprocessed milk, while most industry-manufactured cheese is made from pasteurized milk and contains preservatives. The industry-grade preservation process does kill the microbes but also kills the unique flavors. Though everyone will agree, killing microbes is more important than some flavors or textures. The biome present in milk consists of both good and bad bacteria. When preparing raw milk cheese, skilled artisans can strike a balance so that we enjoy the best of both worlds.
National North Dakota Day
National North Dakota Day is celebrated in America on April 19 every year. The day is significant as it brings to mind the culture, landscape, tourist sites, food, and everything there is to love about Noth Dakota. North Dakota is also known as the Peace Garden state and is known to grow more sunflowers than any other state. It has one National Grassland and 18 State Parks. It also houses a lot of monuments such as the World’s Largest Buffalo, located at Frontier Village in Jamestown. A lot of celebrities over the years have North Dakota backgrounds, making the state a breeding ground for good talents as well.