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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsDaily Holidays November 6
National Nachos Day Nachos originated in Piedras Negras, Mexico, just across the border from Texas. One day in 1943, when the wives of some American soldiers stationed nearby came into his restaurant, the maitre dhotel, whose name was Ignacio Nacho Anaya, had to make them something to eat. The problem was that is was evening, and already a few minutes past closing time, so Ignacio really didnt have enough ingredients left over to make any real, full dishall he had were a few tortillas, some shredded cheese and some pickled jalapeno peppers. So he cut up the tortillas into pieces, sprinkled what else he had over them, and baked them for a few minutes before serving them to melt the cheese. The women greatly enjoyed the snack, and when they asked Ignacio what it was called, he answered Nachos especiales. The word of this new hot snack traveled fast through Texas and the Southwest. Ignacio Anaya himself went on to work at the Moderno Restaurant in Piedras Negras, which still uses the original recipe till this day. He also opened his own restaurant later on, called, Nachos Restaurant, in Piedras Negras as well. Anayas original Nachos recipe was printed in the 1954 St. Annes Cookbook. A few years later, a modified version of the original dish, with cheese sauce and prepared tortilla chips was marketed in 1976 by businessman Frank Liberto during various sporting events taking place in Arlington, Texas. This version became known as ball park nachos. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/nachos-day/Orphan Sunday Orphan Sunday is a time to stand up for the orphans of the world. In truth, there are likely no more vulnerable human beings in the entire world than those thousands upon thousands of children in this world who have no mother or father, due to all sorts of tragedies that have occurred in their lives, ranging from accidents, to sicknesses, to war. Whatever the reason, orphaned children need our help in any way we can offer it. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/orphan-sunday/
Saxophone Day Ahhh, the Saxophone. That sultry wail on a mist-ridden street, the seductive tones of Kenny G, and the rich warm sound of a jazzy riff. These sounds truly capture the heart and imagination of their listeners, and have since the instrument first came on the scene. From professional musicians like the jazz legend Johnny Hodges, to Bill Clinton, the former president of the United States, the Saxophone knows no boundaries of class or race. If youve never really taken the time to enjoy the beautiful music of this instrument, Saxophone Day is your time to indulge. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/saxophone-day/
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Daily Holidays November 6 (Original Post)
Sherman A1
Nov 2016
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In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)1. So much sadness. We should all try to help an orphan if we can.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)2. Saxophone Day: