march 31th “Eiffel Tower Day”

Today’s festivity is “Eiffel Tower Day”.

The most iconic monument in the world. I cannot think of any person past 12 years old who does not know where or what the Eiffel Tower is. Here is how you can celebrate this wonderful day.

Casual: Gather with your friends. Talk about how magnificent the Eiffel Tower is. Eat waffles to commemorate this day.

Committed: Organize a sleepover with your best friends. Watch “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Midnight in Paris” while eating crepes. Wear France-themed clothing.

Color Challenge

“Feel Excited Wearing Sunset Orange”. An orange dress with some golden brown flats or heels will look gorgeous.

Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

·       1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets

·       1 medium carrot, shredded

·       1/4 cup chopped celery

·       2-1/2 cups water

·       2 teaspoons chicken or 1 vegetable bouillon cube

·       3 tablespoons butter

·       3 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

·       3/4 teaspoon salt

·       1/8 teaspoon pepper

·       2 cups 2% milk

·       1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

·       1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Directions

1.    In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain).

2.    In another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted. Add hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

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March 30th “Doctor’s Day”

Today’s festivity is “Doctor’s Day”. A day where we are free to celebrate and commemorate all the people who are doctors. We should celebrate them everyday, because doctors sacrifice their personal lives for their community.

Casual: Give a Thank You note to any doctor you know.

Committed: Go to a hospital and give a sandwich and a bottle of water to every doctor in their lunch break.

Hard-Core: Throw a party. Everyone of your guests must be dressed with white. Organize games like the “Operation Skill Game” where everyone must be included. Have fun.

Color Challenge

“Be Enthusiastic Wearing Sandy Color”. Everyone loves to beach, and what better way to remember it, than to wear clothing the color of sand. A maxi dress the color of sand, and bright-colored flats will achieve this look and make you remember of what a day in the beach is like.

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March 29th “Lemon Chiffon Cake Day”

Today’s festivity is “Lemon Chiffon Cake Day”. Here is how you can celebrate:

Casual: Bake a Lemon Chiffon Cake Day for your loved ones.

Committed: Organize a breakfast and invite everyone you would like to know better, for desserts give Lemon Chiffon Cake.

Hard-Core: Throw a party, where the theme is Lemon. Everyone must be dressed with some green clothing. To enter, they must bring a lemon. With all the lemons the guests brought, you can make lemonade and Lemon Chiffon Cake.

 

Color Challenge

“Feel Sunny Wearing Gold Star Color”. A beige blouse with some golden accessories like necklaces and earrings, jeans and light beige sandals will make a perfect outfit for this day.

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March 28th “Black Forest Cake Day”

Today’s festivity is “Black Forest Cake Day”. Here is how you can celebrate:

Casual: Bake a Black Forest Cake for your family.

Committed: Throw a reunion and for dessert give Black Forest Cake to your guests.

Hard-Core: Organize a pool party and for snacks give mini Black Forest Cake to everyone.

Recipe of Chocolate Cake

Serves: 12

Ingredients

•   Chocolate Cake

•   2 cups all-purpose flour

•   2 cups sugar

•   ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

•   2 teaspoons baking powder

•   1½ teaspoons baking soda

•   1 teaspoon salt

•   1 teaspoon espresso powder

•   1 cup milk

•   ½ cup vegetable oil

•   2 eggs

•   2 teaspoons vanilla extract

•   1 cup boiling water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.

2. For the cake:

3. Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk through to combine or, using your paddle attachment, stir through flour mixture until combined well.

4. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined. Reduce speed and carefully add boiling water to the cake batter. Beat on high speed for about 1 minute to add air to the batter.

5. Distribute cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Remove from the oven and allow cooling for about 10 minutes, removing from the pan and cooling completely.

Color Challenge

“Feel Lucky wearing greenish blue”. A tank top with a greenish blue scarf, jeans and greenish blue sandals will make an adorable outfit for a sunny day. Complement with brown eye shadow and pink lipstick.

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