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National Themes For April 20th: National Cheddar Fries Day, National Look Alike Day, National Lima Bean Respect Day, National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day, and National Auctioneers Day.

🧀National Cheddar Fries Day is a day to indulge and enjoy some delicious cheddar fries. Crispy, golden french fries topped with aged Wisconsin cheddar cheese with some chives, bacon or jalapenos and you have a culinary delight that will satisfy even the most discerning taste buds.

👫National Look Alike Day was created as a fun day to look like another person. We often hear the words, “You remind me of someone,” or “You look just like so and so.” One of the most famous “look-alikes” is Elvis Presley, “The King of Rock-N-Roll.” National Look Alike Day was created by feature television reporter, Jack Etzel, in the 1980s. He was in downtown Pittsburgh with photographer Rick Minutello, desperately looking for a light feature for the news. Rick said, “This guy coming toward us looks like Humphrey Bogart.” He did, cigarette and all. Jack said, “Let’s talk to him. I’ll ask him who people think he looks like.” They spent a couple of hours asking others the same question. The next day Etzel got in touch with the Chase Calendar of Events people and proclaimed Look Alike Day so that they could depend on that same funny story for the next ten years.

🍃National Lima Bean Respect Day is observed on April 20. Lima beans are an excellent source of protein, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Lima beans can increase energy levels by helping to restore more iron. Most of us have tried lima beans as a child and didn’t like them. It’s time to give them a second chance as adults. They are delicious in soups, stews, salads, casseroles, by themselves or mixed with other vegetables.

🍍National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day! Americans have been enjoying this springtime cake since the early 1900s when many cakes were made in cast iron skillets. To make a Pineapple Upside Down Cake, line the bottom of a cake pan with pineapple rings. A cherry is then placed in the center of each ring followed by a butter and sugar mixture. Cake batter is then poured over the pineapples and baked. When the cake is done, it is turned upside down onto a platter before serving, revealing a delightful and delicious masterpiece.

⚖️National Auctioneers Day! According to the National Auctioneers Association, it is estimated nearly a quarter-trillion dollars in goods and services are sold by professional auctioneer’s each year. A sales method over 2,000 years old, the rhythmic cadence used in The United States is uniquely American. Thought to have developed during the Civil War, the rapidly punctuated chatter of these auctioneers not only get the job done but make it entertaining as well. Auctioneers provide a service to both the buyer and the seller. They must maintain high standards to stay competitive. Across the country, there are a variety of auctions from livestock and art sales to automobile and surplus auctions. Left the imagination, just about anything can be put up for auction. According to the National Auctioneers Association, National Auctioneers Day has been celebrated for over 25 years.

Cheddar fries top with real bacon bits. Yummy! I like the cake part of a Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Sending warmed up hugs! Had to warm them up today. It only got up to 47 degrees today with gusting 25 mph winds.🐶🐶💕☁️💨