National Homemade Cookies Day is observed annually on October 1. If you are looking for an excuse to bake some homemade cookies, look no further. Package them up and share them with neighbors, co-workers, and friends!
Can you smell them now? Will it be peanut butter, chocolate chip or snickerdoodle? Whatever the recipe you mix up, enjoying them fresh from the oven with a cold glass of milk and family will make National Homemade Cookies Day even better. Experiment by trying a new recipe or maybe an old one to share fond memories with the next generation.
Use these tips to make your next batch of homemade cookies the best batch ever:
- Most cookie recipes have butter or a fat component. The butter should be soft, but cool, almost room temperature. What to do if you want to bake but you forgot the butter in the refrigerator? Leave each stick of butter in its wrapper and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the butter on high for 10 seconds. Turn each stick of butter 2 turns. Microwave for 10 more seconds. Turn each stick of butter 1 turn. While turning, test how soft the butter is. Depending on your microwave, you may want to stop here and prepare the rest of your ingredients. If the butter still needs more time, microwave for 5-10 more seconds.
- Cream the butter and sugar together to create a smooth, fluffy mixture so the sugar isn’t grainy.
- Beat in each egg separately.
- Use proper measuring cups for the job. Liquid measuring cups are larger than the amount needed, clear with lines for visual confirmation of the amount of liquid and have a spout for pouring. Dry measuring cups are designed to be filled to the top with the exact amount.
- Measure your flour correctly. Don’t scoop the flour out of the container. It will pack too much into the cup. Use a spoon to lightly sift the flour into the measuring cup, then carefully level the excess off with the edge of a knife.
- Line metal baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent the cookies from spreading too far. Or, use a baking stone to have evenly baked cookies every time.
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| Definition: | (adjective) Habitually complaining. | ||
| Synonyms: | querulous, whiny | ||
| Usage: | She had never spoken a word to her sister-in-law for three days; but she had likewise dropped her fretful complaining, and we found it a great comfort. | ||
Idiom of the Day
let (someone) off the hook— To pardon, release, or allow someone to escape from blame, responsibility, obligation, or difficulty. |
History
The Thrilla in Manila (1975)
Frequently rated among the greatest boxing matches of all time, the Thrilla in Manila saw world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali meet rival Joe Frazier for the third—and final—time. Leading up to the match, Ali had publicly taunted Frazier, calling him a "gorilla." Because many believed Frazier to be past his prime, Ali—though older—was expected to win. However, the fight went on for 14 brutal rounds in the sweltering Manila heat, and neither man was able to knock out the other.
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (1903)
A Russian-American virtuoso pianist, Horowitz made his debut in Russia at 17. Within years, he was touring internationally, with much success. He eventually settled in the US, where his extraordinary technical virtuosity made him one of the most popular pianists of his time. Always susceptible to nervous strain, in 1953 he decided to quit performing publicly. He returned to the stage in 1965 and occasionally thereafter until his death.
Festival of the Holy Rosary
 The rosary is a string of beads used by Roman Catholics to count a ritual series of prayers consisting of 15 paternosters ("Our Fathers," also known as the Lord's Prayer), and 150 Ave Marias, or "Hail Marys." The festival, observed on the first Sunday in October, was established by Pope Pius V under the name of Santa Maria de Victoria (St. Mary of Victory). But the name was changed by Gregory XIII to Festival of the Rosary. Among the events for which the faithful in the former Yugoslavia give thanks on this day is the victory of Prince Eugene over the Turks at Belgrade in 1716. |
Shocking 'blue hole' discovered in the Great Barrier Reef
| The Great Barrier Reef has just gotten even cooler thanks to a fresh discovery. Marine biologist Johnny Gaskell discovered an incredible "Blue Hole" in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef when searching on Google Maps. |
Shocking 'blue hole' discovered in the Great Barrier Reef
1880 - Thomas Edison began the commercial production of electric lamps at Edison Lamp Works in Menlo Park.
1880 - John Philip Sousa was named the director of the United States Marine Corps Band. He composed the hymn "Semper Fidelis."
1885 - Special delivery mail service began in the United States. The first routes were in West Virginia.
1903 - The first modern World Series took place between the Boston Pilgrims and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
1908 - The Model T automobile was introduced by Henry Ford. The purchase price of the car was $850.
1928 - Duke Ellington recorded "The Mooche."
1940 - The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened as the first toll superhighway in the United States.
1946 - The International War Crimes Tribunal in Nuremberg sentenced 12 Nazi officials to death. Seven others were sentenced to prison terms and 3 were acquitted.
1952 - "This is Your Life" began airing on NBC-TV.
1962 - Johnny Carson began hosting the "Tonight" show on NBC-TV. He stayed with the show for 29 years. Jack Paar was the previous host.
1968 - "Night of the Living Dead" premiered in Pittsburgh, PA.
1969 - "Abbey Road" by the Beatles was released in the U.S. It was released a week earlier in England.
1971 - Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, FL.
1977 - Elton John became the first rock & roller to be honored in New York City's Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame.
1979 - The United States handed control of the Canal Zone over to Panama.
1980 - Robert Redford became the first male to appear alone on the cover of "Ladies' Home Journal." He was the only male to achieve this in 97 years.
1998 - John Fogerty received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2009 - In the United Arab Emirates, the exterior construction of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper was completed.
If You Were Born Today, October 1
You are a success-oriented, charming, and personally powerful individual. You are at your best when you are in control, your own boss, or working on your own. However, you get along with others and have the necessary “people skills” to do so, although occasionally your impatience comes through! You are proud and not always willing to ask for help. You are willing to work hard for what you want, and you generally appear to be confident. You have a good head for business, and you are also quick to respond to changes. Famous people born today: Annie Besant, Walter Matthau, Jimmy Carter, Julie Andrews, Mark McGwire, Vladimir Horowitz.
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Top 10 facts about October
1. The Anglo-Saxons called October Winterfylleth, meaning the ‘fullness’ of winter.
2. The Welsh for October is Hydref (originally Hyddfref), a word signifying the lowing of cattle.
3. The ‘October Revolution’ in Russia in 1917 took place in November, but at the time Russians had not yet changed from the Julian calendar.
4. The Hunt For Red October, with Sean Connery, is the only film with ‘October’ in its title ever to win an Oscar (for best sound editing).
5. More US presidents have been born in October than in any other month.
6. October in the UK is the Awareness Month for Lupus, breast cancer, national cyber security and domestic violence.
7. It is also National Cholesterol Month, Black History Month, International Walk to School Month and International School Library Month.
8. In the US, October is National Pizza Month, Popcorn Month, Pork Month and Sausage Month.
9. October is not mentioned in any Shakespeare play or sonnet.
10. “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers,” (Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne Of Green Gables).
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer.
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PREMIERED TODAY IN 1968
The independent horror film Night of the Living Dead was directed by George A. Romero and starred Duane Jones and Judith O’Dea. It was completed on a $114,000 budget and became a financial success, grossing $12 million domestically and $18 million internationally. The film has been a cult classic ever since. Night of the Living Dead has been selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry, as a film deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
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World Vegetarian Day History
World Vegetarian Day seeks to bring awareness to the health benefits of living a vegetarian lifestyle. Educational programs which highlight environmental issues and ecological projects, as well as campaigns for the humane treatment of animals occur around this day. World Vegetarian Day, an informal holiday created by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977, is celebrated annually on October 1st.
World Vegetarian Day Facts
- A low-fat vegetarian diet is the most effective way to improve or prevent coronary artery disease.
- According to the US Department of Agriculture, plants produce more than 10 times the amount of protein than can be produced per acre by animals.
- According to the US Department of Agriculture, humans consume more than 80 billion animals yearly.
- A meat-eating person who lives to the age of 75, will typically consume parts of over 15,000 animals.
- It takes 150 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of wheat. To produce 1 pound of meat, more than 4,000 gallons of water are needed.
World Vegetarian Day Top Events and Things to Do
- Go meatless for a day. Try making homemade versions of your meat dishes without the meat. Try veggie pizzas, meatless meatballs or black bean burgers.
- Host a vegetarian potluck and have everyone contribute a vegetarian menu item.
- Pledge to eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals required for our bodies to perform their daily functions.
- Attend a vegetarian festival. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival in Thailand is well-known for its original display of ceremonies, such as fire-walking and piercings to invoke the gods.
- Learn more about the environmental and ecological impacts becoming a vegetarian can have. Some impacts include reducing global warming, saving water, avoiding water pollution and ensuring environmental stability.
MAGAZINE
Venus and Mars is a panel painting of about 1485 by the Italian Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli. It shows the Roman gods Venus, goddess of love, and Mars, god of war, in an allegory of beauty and valor. Probably intended to commemorate a wedding, the painting was likely set into paneling or a piece of furniture to adorn the bedroom of the bride and groom. The painting has been held by the National Gallery in London since 1874.
THE TATA HONDA SECT
The photographer could get inside of an enclosed sect named Tatahonda in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ladies are preparing for their religious ceremony.
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Butter Cookie Owls
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These woodsy owl cookies are easy to make and season-appropriate (and cute!). They are also butter-rich, which makes them a delicious treat with coffee or a tall glass of milk.
To cut the cookie dough, you’ll need a 3-inch cookie cutter or pastry ring. In a pinch, you can use a tumbler with a 3-inch opening. Aside from a small artist’s brush, you won’t need any specialty tools to give these cookies their owl faces, just chocolate chips and almonds.
You will need:
- 1/2 lb. (two sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 40 chocolate chips
- 20 whole almonds
- 1/2 cup almond slivers
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Parchment paper
Let’s begin!
1. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter and sugar together until just incorporated. Do not over-mix at this stage, or the cookies may spread while baking.
2. Add the egg and vanilla and almond extracts. Mix again on low speed, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add to the butter and egg mixture. Mix on low speed until dough has formed and there are no longer any streaks of butter in the mixing bowl. Tip: Dough will often clump around the paddle attachment while being mixed; this is normal and a good sign that your dough is the right consistency. If your mixture does not come together and is crumbly, add ice cold-water, 1 tbsp. at a time, until the dough clumps.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside about 1/2 cup dough for later use, then turn the rest out onto another sheet of parchment paper, topping with a third sheet. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into an oblong disc between the two papers. Transfer the dough, paper and all, to a large cookie sheet and tightly wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
5. Remove top sheet of parchment paper and roll dough a little thinner, aiming for a thickness that is slightly greater than 1/4 inch. The dough should not be sticky; if it is, you may dust the surface lightly with flour, but not too much! You don’t want streaks of white flour baked onto your pretty cookies.
6. Cut out 3-inch round shapes from the dough and transfer to the prepared baking sheet; these will become your owl bodies. Be careful not to stretch the circles or they will be distorted after baking.
7. Place the chocolate chips and almonds in a small bowl within arm’s reach.
8. Use the reserved dough to roll small, marble-sized balls and place two at the top of each owl body.
9. Place a chocolate chip, pointed side down, into each dough ball and gently press to form the owl eyes.
10. Add a whole almond just below each pair of owl eyes to make owl beaks.
11. Using the 3-inch cookie cutter, gently score wings on each side of the cookie. Be careful not to cut all the way through — you only want to make a line on the cookie’s surface.
12. Press slivered almonds onto the bottom edges of the cookies to form talons.
13. Using a butter knife or small, sharp spatula, score cross-hatching onto the wings to mimic feathers.
14. Dust the wings with a little cocoa powder before baking.
15. Refrigerate the cookies for 30 minutes. This will help the cookies maintain a crisp shape while baking.
16. Preheat the oven to 350°F, then bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes. You’ll know the cookies are done when they become fragrant and the slivered-almond talons start to turn golden brown.
17. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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