Daily Holidays - May 19

[Sherman A1]

National Devil’s Food Cake Day National Devil’s Food Cake Day will be enjoyed chocolate cake lovers throughout the country and around the world.

“Devil’s Food” cake is rich, divine chocolate cake. It differs from a regular chocolate cake by its darker color and tends to be more moist and airy. A difference in preparing the “Devil’s Food” cake is that hot or boiling water is used as the main liquid. Cocoa is typically used in the batter, as opposed to chocolate, and coffee is added for a special flavor. A rich chocolate frosting usually accompanies the cake.

It is believed that the “Devil’s Food” cake was invented in the United States in the early 20th century. There is a recipe for a “Devil’s Food” cake as early as 1905.

It may be that this cake was named for its contrast to the snow-white “Angel Cakes” that were being made prior to the “Devil’s Food” cake.

“Devil’s Food” cake is one of the country’s most popular cakes. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-devils-food-cake-day-may-19/

May Ray Day

Weather permitting, May Ray Day is an excuse to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Find ways to soak up some rays (assuming that it’s not raining) by inviting friends for BBQs, having picnics in the park, or taking a trip to the sea-side! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/may-ray-day/

Accounting Day
Let’s face it, for some unthinkable reason most of us avoid accountants like the plague, which is perfectly forgivable throughout the year, with one exception: Accounting Day. It may not be the most cheerful time of the year for those of us who still haven’t filed their tax returns, but this day is not about us.

No, this is the day we pick up the phone and call our accountants to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. This is the day business owners spoil their bookkeepers with a petty cash lunch on the house, the self-employed shower their accountants with wine vouchers, the audited give their auditors a pat on the back, and European and American accountants put their differences aside and pay each other compliments on their accounting standards. Let us celebrate this joyous occasion by paying off our accountants’ fees and by making a phone call to say ‘Happy Accounting Day!’, because luckily for us, they’re tax-deductible. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/accounting-day/

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[bigwillq]

1. Happy Birthday, Archie Manning!

[femmocrat]

2. Happy 70th Birthday to Pete Townshend:

http://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/pete-townshend.html

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2015/05/19/happy-70th-birthday-pete-townshend/