Thread:61Storm/@comment-29709319-20181110010804/@comment-29709319-20181124024524

November 24th: National Sardines Day, and Small Business Saturday.

🐟National Sardines Day! Sardines are several types of small, oily fish, related to herrings. They have been cleaned and cooked and ready to eat. They are most commonly served in airtight cans and packed in water, olive, sunflower or soybean oil or tomato, chili or mustard sauce. The fresh sardines are often grilled, pickled or smoked. The term sardine was first used in English during the beginning of the 15th century, possibly coming from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia where there was an abundance of sardines. Sardines are a great source of vitamins and minerals. From one’s daily vitamin allowance they contain 13% B 2, .25% niacin, 150% vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, iron, selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, protein. B vitamins are important in helping to support proper nervous system function and are used for energy metabolism. Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and regular consumption may reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease and can even boost brain function as well as help lower blood sugar levels. Sardine oil is used in the manufacturing of paint, varnish and linoleum. The sardine canning industry peaked in the United States in the 1950s. After the industry’s peak, it has been on the decline ever since. The Stinson Seafood plant in Prospect Harbor, Maine, which was the last large sardine cannery in the United States, closed its doors on April 15, 2010, after 135 years in operation.

🏢Small Business Saturday! American Express in 2010 founded Small Business Saturday to help businesses with their most pressing need, getting more customers. The day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The single day has grown into a powerful movement, and more people are taking part than ever before.

Forget it! I don't care how good sardines are for you I'm not eating the little stinky things.🤢 We try shopping our small town businesses when possible especially our grocery store. It close once and it was sorely missed. I'm glad it reopened under new manage and it's locally own and operated now.

Sending fresh air hugs! It's a little breeze here.