April 26, 2011 is
National Pretzel Day
Pretzels are a tasty treat with a rich history. Did you know that pretzels were invented by monks? The monks often used the loops and knots inside of pretzels to help children understand the Christian Trinity of "Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." During the 17th century in Switzerland
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While soft pretzels have gained enormous popularity at sporting events, carnivals, and festivals, the hard pretzel has evolved over time. Hard pretzels were invented in the late 1600’s when a Pennsylvania
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| Tempting aren't they .... go ahead, have one |
To celebrate National Pretzel Day, try making some delicious homemade pretzels with your favorite toppings. Some suggestions are: cinnamon and sugar, salt, or chocolate glaze. Enjoy!
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I love a good pretzel, but only eat the salt/sodium reduced/free one's and they are always a special treat for me, especially on a trip.
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Well I have lived a sheltered life. I never even knew they made soft pretzels until I was in my 30's! In fact, I have only had about 2 or 3 in my life. But now the hard kind, well I used them every year at Christmas when I make my "trash" or chex mix. I also dip them in chocolate and cover them in sprinkles and wrap them up for my mom. That take a little time...but its worth it to see her happy little face!
ReplyDeleteI never eat pretzels because of the high sodium content. I do like the taste of them though. Probably the best way to eat a pretzel is in a handful of chex mix. :-)
ReplyDeleteDiane and Beth,
ReplyDeleteThank you both for your comments. I don't get to enjoy as much as I used to for health reasons like Beth, but a couple times a year, find those reduced sodium and no salt pretzels and enjoy a few.
it is faaaaaaaatttttttt
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