March 28, 2022 - National Something On A Stick Day | National Black Forest Cake Day

Welcome to March 28th, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate strange facts and spooky cakes. After Prohibition, former bootlegger George Boyington moved to Oregon to embark on a legitimate career. He opened a hotdog stand on Rockaway Beach, which became very popular with tourists. But when his entire inventory of buns was ruined in a storm, it looked as if he might go out of business. He needed a quick solution and came up with the idea of putting hotdogs on sticks, then dipping them in batter, and deep frying them. He called the new food Pronto Pups and watched with pride as his new creation sold out. On National Something on a Stick Day, we celebrate this remarkable fact: everything tastes better on a stick! In Southeastern Germany lies the world-famous Black Forest. It’s known as the setting for several Grimm fairy tales. But many more know it because of the dessert that bears its name: Black Forest Cake. Some people may dismiss it as plain old chocolate cake, but they’re missing out entirely. This chocolate cake layered with whipped cream and topped with cherries is nothing short of magical. The star of the recipe is cherry liqueur, which is distilled in the Black Forest region of Germany and gives this cake its delicious allure. Celebrate National Black Forest Cake Day with a slice of decadence, but beware of any witches who serve it up from gingerbread houses. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices