August 24 - National Waffle Day

Happy National Waffle Day! On August 24, today commemorates the anniversary of the first waffle iron patent issued. Celebrate by savoring your favorite kind of waffle! 

On August 24, 1869, American inventor Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York received his patent for the waffle iron. While waffles existed long before then, the invention made waffles more readily available.   

Eaten throughout the world, a waffle is a leavened batter or dough. When cooked between two patterned plates, the dough bakes in the waffle’s characteristic uniform impressed surface.  

Waffles also come in many forms. Depending on the type of batter or iron used, the resulting waffle varies by consistency, size, shape, and flavor.   

Waffle irons and waffles originated around the 14th century. An anonymous husband penned the first known waffle recipe as a set of instructions for his wife.   

According to the manuscript, Le Ménagier de Paris, each of the four recipes began:  

Beat some eggs in a bowl, season with salt and add wine. Toss in some flour, and mix. Then fill, little by little, two irons at a time with as much of the paste as a slice of cheese is large. Then close the iron and cook both sides. If the dough does not detach easily from the iron, coat it first with a piece of cloth that has been soaked in oil or grease.  

• • 1911 – First electric waffle iron introduced by General Electric. 
• • 1953 – American inventor and pioneer Frank Dorsa’s Eggo® Frozen Waffles are sold in Supermarkets for the first time. 
• • 1964 – Belgian Waffles debut at New York’s World’s Fair. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Enjoy your favorite waffle recipes. Or visit a local restaurant for some fresh served waffles.  

Restaurants across the country specialize in waffles, crafting delicious combinations for every meal of the day. No matter your preference, there’s a waffle for you!  

Invite friends over for a waffle-making party. Set up a buffet with fresh fruit, syrups, and nuts. Ask them to bring their best ingredients and get tasting! You never know what you’ll discover.  

There's no need to waffle over a certain recipe. National Day Calendar® has you covered.  

  

True Belgian Waffles 

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/true-belgian-waffles/ 

Classic Buttermilk Waffles 

https://www.browneyedbaker.com/buttermilk-waffles-recipe/ 

Apple Cinnamon Waffles 

https://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1309 

Banana Oatmeal Buttermilk Waffles 

https://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=2010 

Best Chocolate Chip Waffles 

https://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=2341 

Use #NationalWaffleDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

National Day Calendar® was unable to find the creator of National Waffle Day. 

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August 24 - National Knife Day

Happy National Knife Day! On August 24, today is the day to appreciate any and all of the knives that folk use on a daily basis. Today is a celebration of this marvelous tool that has been with humans since the dawn of time. 

The evolution of knives has been a remarkable feat – from knives made of bone, stone andflint, to modern creations using titanium, bronze, iron and steel.  

Nobody can deny that the knife is one of man’s most useful tools – for cooking, eating, fishing, hunting, and not to forget the oh so handy Swiss Army knife. 

To make the most of National Knife Day, why not test your knife chopping skills in the kitchen, or buy that knife set you’ve always wanted.  

Invite family and friends over to compare and swap knives, or get together to clean and sharpen your knives. 

Below are 7 Things Every Knife Person Should Does To Celebrate 'National Knife Day': 

#1. Blow off work to binge watch nutnfancy YouTube videos. 

#2. When a loved one points out how sharp your knife is, you say: “the most dangerous knife is a dull knife” even if you’re not really sure if that’s true. 

#3. Tell your non-knife friends all about what the mail man delivered last week. 

#4. Change your pocket clip orientation. 

#5. Create a new BladeForums account just to start a ‘What’s the best knife under $100?’ thread. 

#6. Go to BladeHQ.com and buy a knife [sponsored]. It’s National Knife Day! 

#7. Cut stuff. 

Then there’s nothing like having a cake and enjoying a slice by the knife. 

And instead of wishing one another to have a nice day, why not just say: “Have a knife day!”

What kind of knife do you prefer to use? 

#NationalKnifeDay 

@KnivesOutOfficial 

@bladeforums 

@KnifeNews 

@bladehq 

@nutnfancy

@CUTCOCutlery 

@daysoftheyear 

@nichecinema