September 13, 2022 - National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day | Uncle Sam Day

Welcome to September 13th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate trading places and how our Nation got its uncle. National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day is a great way to encourage young chefs while answering the dreaded question, “What’s for dinner?” Sure it might be pancakes or macaroni and cheese, but it could be a delicious change of pace. It also lets kids stretch their culinary legs, while spending some quality time together. You may want to start with something simple that matches your kiddo’s age and aptitude. By the way, it’s also National Ants On A Log Day, which is perfect for junior chefs. In no time they will graduate into more complex meals. Hey John, what did Declan make for dinner this week? Did you know that Uncle Sam is based on a real person? During the war of 1812, Samuel Wilson of Troy, New York worked in a meatpacking plant. The factory provided American troops with food for the war effort and thus their barrels and crates were stamped “U.S.” The stamping was Samuel’s job and his coworkers began joking that “U.S”. stood for “Uncle Sam.” The joke was on them, however, as the name stuck and became a symbol of our nation’s pride and strength. On Uncle Sam Day, celebrate your own patriotic spirit and be careful with nicknames that can last a lifetime. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices