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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsDaily Holidays - November 7
Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day This intriguingly specific Day celebrates a particular combination of flavours dark, bitter chocolate and toasted almonds. This is one of the oldest recipes involving chocolate known in the English-speaking world, featuring as the only chocolate dish in an 18th-century cookbook. The Day stands alongside Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/bittersweet-chocolate-with-almonds-day/http://www.famousbirthdays.com/november7.html
And as it's a kind slow Daily Holiday today......
World Vegan Month! Ever considered going vegan, but not sure where to start? Vegan Month is dedicated to educating about vegan eating and lifestyles, and encouraging you take give it a go. Take part by eating and living vegan, stopping animal crueltly, and living a healthier life! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/vegan-month/
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Daily Holidays - November 7 (Original Post)
Sherman A1
Nov 2015
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bigwillq
(72,790 posts)1. I'm sure the vegans will be over soon to tell you they're vegan.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)2. It is also Book Lovers' Day!
http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/August/bookloversday.htm
Check out this cool thread from seaglass: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1018&pid=813052
Check out this cool thread from seaglass: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1018&pid=813052
malthaussen
(17,199 posts)3. It's also the one-year anniversary of my stroke.
Although I'm not sure that's something that should be celebrated.
-- Mal
shenmue
(38,506 posts)4. Celebrate recovery, with ice cream
niyad
(113,315 posts)5. the fact that you are here, posting wonderful things, is reason enough to celebrate.
niyad
(113,315 posts)6. chocolate and books--a truly wonderful day!