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National Themes For March 23: National Chia Day, National Chip and Dip Day, National Near Miss Day, National Melba Toast Day, and National Corn Dog Day.

🌽National Chia Day. This day recognizes the tiny, yet powerful chia seed that has earned its reputation as being one of the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet. Revered by the Maya and Aztecs for their amazing healing powers and natural energy, chia seeds have become a trusted staple for people around the world and can be enjoyed in many foods and beverages! High in Omega-3s, antioxidants, fiber and complete protein, chia seeds are neutral in flavor and can be added to virtually any recipe to boost the nutritional profile. Nutrition Facts: 8x more Omega-3s than salmon, 25% more fiber than flaxseed, 30% more antioxidants than blueberries 2xà more potassium than bananas 6x more calcium than milk. Submitted by Mamma Chia in February 2016 by the policies set forth to designate a National Observation Day.

🍟National Chip And Dip Day! Chips and dip are a popular party dish as it is not only favored by most but also quick and easy to prepare. People have been dipping their food for centuries. Hummus-like recipes date back to the 13th century. These are some of the first “dip” recipes found. Potato chips are not the only mode of celebrating the day. There are tortilla chips, corn chips, pretzel chips and even popcorn chips to name a few. There are a variety of dips to go with the chips and they are usually made with sour cream, cheeses, salsas, and seasonings. So don’t hesitate to mix up your favorite or try something new!

🌎National Near Miss Day! A massive asteroid (4581 Asclepius) nearly hit the earth in 1989. This day is commemorated as people across the nation celebrate National Near Miss Day. On March 22-23, 1989, a mountain-sized asteroid came within 500,000 miles of colliding with the earth. “On the cosmic scale of things, that was a close call,” said Dr. Henry Holt. Geophysicists estimate that collision with Asclepius would release energy comparable to the explosion of a 600 megaton atomic bomb. On March 31, 1989, nine days after its closest approach to Earth, the asteroid was discovered. A collision would have had catastrophic effects on our planet. There have been other “near misses” that have happened on an infrequent basis.

🍞Melba Toast Day! Melba toast is a dry, crisp and thinly sliced toast. It is sometimes served with salad or soup or may be eaten plain or with a topping. Melba toast was named after Dame Nellie Melba, the stage name of the Australian opera singer, Helen Porter Mitchell. The singer was quite popular with chef Auguste Escoffier of the Savoy. It is believed he created not just this “diet” toast for Ms. Melba, but a famous dessert as well. Because Melba toast was such a firm toast, it was often given to infants as teething biscuits.

🌽🌭National Corn Dog Day! The corn dog started out as a sausage or hot dog baked or deep fried in a cornmeal breading and served as a sandwich. In the late 1930s or early 1940s, this sandwich became a convenient fair food when the whole meal was put on a stick before being deep fried. Fairgoers could then eat their corn dog while taking in the exhibits. The convenience of the corn dog and other fried foods on a stick continues today. From sports arenas to amusement parks, state fairs and concerts, Americans can get their corn dogs and dipping sauces to go and not miss out on a moment of the game. Created in 1992 by Brady Sahnow and Henry Otley in honor of the saving grace of corn dogs and the March Madness that is basketball.

I'll take a corn dog and some chips and dip please. Oh, and some ketsup for my corn dog.

I'm glade you like the waterfalls. There are a lot more of them in WV. There were two cave falls but I couldn't find them. It was so disappointing because I want to see at least one of those.

Sending warm squishy hugs!🐶💕🌷💕