Daily Holidays - January 23

[Sherman A1]

National Pie Day The American Pie Council® Recommends That Consumers Celebrate National Pie Day By Taking Some Time To Slow Down And Share Heartfelt Gratitude With Loved Ones Over A Delicious Slice Of Pie. After All, By Its Very Nature, A Pie Is Meant To Be Divided Among Others! Whether Shared Between Spouses, Among Parents And Children, Among Grandparents And Grandchildren, Or Simply Among Friends Or Coworkers, Pie Represents The Wholesome, Simple Pleasures That Often Get Overlooked In Today’s Fast-Paced World. http://www.piecouncil.org/events/nationalpieday

National Handwriting Day National Handwriting Day doesn’t boast free pie slices, but you can savor the lost art of handwriting on Jan. 23 by putting pen to paper. “Though computers and email play an important role in our lives, nothing will ever replace the sincerity and individualism expressed through the handwritten word,” said David Baker, executive director of the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association, which set the designated date to celebrate handwriting in 1977.

The Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association planned the national day in conjunction with John Hancock’s birthday, because Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence with his renowned signature. Here are five ways to celebrate National Handwriting Day: http://www.ibtimes.com/national-handwriting-day-quotes-activities-facts-penmanship-1792368

Snowplow Mailbox Hockey Day https://www.facebook.com/events/412034578871555/?ref=3

http://www.famousbirthdays.com/january23.html

[betsuni]

1. Laurie Colwin's Tomato Pie

From "More Home Cooking":

"The pie has a double-biscuit-dough crust ... roll out half the dough ... and line a 9-inch pie plate with it. Then you add the tomatoes. Mary makes this pie year round and uses first-quality canned tomatoes, but at this time of year 2 pounds peeled fresh tomatoes are fine, too. Drain well and slice thin two 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes, then lay the slices over the crust and scatter them with chopped basil, chives, or scallions, depending on their availability and your mood. Grate 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar and sprinkle 1 cup of it on top of the tomatoes. Then over this drizzle 1/3 cup mayonnaise that has been thinned with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and top everything with the rest of the grated Cheddar. Roll out the remaining dough, fit it over the filling and pinch the edges of the dough together to seal them. Cut several steam vents in the top crust and bake the pie at 400 degrees F. for about 25 minutes. The secret of this pie, according to Mary, is to reheat it before serving, which among other things ensures that the cheese is soft and gooey. ... It is hard to describe how delicious this is, especially on a hot day with a glass of magnificent iced tea in a beautiful setting, but it would doubtless be just as scrumptious on a cold day in your warm kitchen with a cup of coffee."

[Sherman A1]

5. Sounds interesting.

I will have to give this one a try.

[bigwillq]

2. Write letters!

[femmocrat]

3. Yummmm..... Pie!

[shenmue]

4. It's National Pie Day!!

I like pie!!!

[Suich]

6. I've got a pumpkin pie in the oven

as we speak!!!

[Sherman A1]

7. Excellent!

that is my favorite!!

[Suich]

8. Just took it out of the oven!

I made it because I've got company coming tomorrow for dinner...we'll see how that goes!

The only safe thing is to go put it in my car!

[Sherman A1]

9. I understand.

that would indeed be the only safe place for the pie!

[Suich]

10. LOL!

It's in the refrigerator and I haven't touched it yet...we'll see how it goes in the morning!

I really like pie!

[Sherman A1]

11. Best of Luck!

I don't think I could do it.....