Posted on 08/03/2023 8:10:37 AM PDT by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: August 1, 2023)
NATIONAL GRAB SOME NUTS DAY | AUGUST 3
There are many “nut” days throughout the year such as National Almond Day, National Pistachio Day, and National Pecan Day, but August 3rd embraces them all. It’s National Grab Some Nuts Day!
#NationalGrabSomeNutsDay
Defining a nut is tricky. Though botanically an almond and cashew aren’t considered nuts, once they’re in the can, it’s hard to tell the difference. The same goes for walnuts and peanuts, even though they have the word “nut” in their names. Despite the confusion, these nuts, legumes, seeds, and drupes continue to find their way into our daily diets. Whether we add them to salads or into our baking, we love nuts. We’re nutty for nuts!
Depending on the kind, they add necessary good fats to our diets. They’re also full of minerals and nutrients we might otherwise be missing. In the right quantities, they improve our health and make things taste better, too. There’s nothing too nutty about that.
These little bountiful nuggets contain beneficial nutrients, have a long shelf life, and can be quite portable. They add a nice crunch to snacks and desserts as well as satisfying meals. National Grab Some Nuts Day might seem a little squirrelly, but then again it’s the right time of year for it. Go nuts and grab a few or a lot!
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GRAB SOME NUTS DAY
Do not forget to grab a handful of your favorite nuts to snack on today! Better yet, get baking. Nuts add texture and flavor to baked goods. Don’t forget the savory dishes. Try adding almonds to salads, peanuts to stirfry or create a crust from crushed pecans for a pork roast. We even have some recipes for you to try:
Pecan-Crusted Salmon
Apple Almond Crunch Salad
No matter how you celebrate, the day encourages sharing by using #NationalGrabSomeNutsDay on social media.
Are you looking for more variety? We offer 9 Delicious Nuts from Around the World for you to explore.
NATIONAL GRAB SOME NUTS DAY HISTORY
We were unable to identify the origin of the observance.
August 3rd Celebrated History 1492 Explorer, Christopher Columbus, sets sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a swifter passage to the East Indies. Along with Columbus, his crew sailed in three ships, the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria. While he didn’t reach the East Indies, they did land on the shores of what is now known as the Bahamas.
1852 Launching intercollegiate athletic events for the first time in U.S. history, Yale College and Harvard University compete in a boating race. The schools’ boat clubs raced on Lake Winnepiseogee. The winner? Harvard. The team took home a pair of black walnut oars with silver mountings.
1859 Twenty-six dentists from around the country establish the American Dental Association (ADA). The ADA still functions today, advising on the Nation’s oral health.
1900 Harvey Firestone establishes Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in Acron, OH. The new company produced tires for automobiles under their patented process. It would later go on to supply tires to the Ford Motor Company.
1923 Following the death of President Harding, Calvin Coolidge is sworn into office as the 30th U.S. President.
1936 Jesse Owens wins his first gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the Berlin Olympics. He would go on to win a total of 4 gold medals on the cusp of World War II.
1946 Santa Claus Land opens in Santa Claus, IN. The theme park took a year to construct and is one of the oldest, continually operated amusement parks in North America.
1949 In 1891, James Naismith hung a peach basket creating a new game for physical education students. Fifty-five years later, the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League merge creating the National Basketball Association.
1984 At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, Mary Lou Retton scores a perfect 10. Which competition, you ask? She performed her thrilling feat on the vault. She would go on to win a total of 5 medals, more than any other athlete that year.
August 3rd Celebrated History Elisha Otis – 1811 Otis is the inventor of the first safe elevator designed to carry people and cargo. In 1853, Otis debuted his creation at the Crystal Palace Exhibition in New York.
Ernie Pyle – 1900 The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is best known for his reports as a war correspondent during World War II.
John T Scopes – 1900 In 1925, a court found Scopes guilty of teaching evolution in his science classes at Rhea County Central High School in Tennessee. He violated Tennessee’s Butler Act which prohibited any teachings denying Devine Creation.
Maggie Kuhn – 1905 Kuhn is the founder of the Gray Panthers. She and the organization confronted ageism in America.
Anne Klein – 1923 A trailblazer in the fashion world, Klein launched the Anne Klein & Company in 1968 along with Gunther Oppenheim.
Tony Bennet – 1926 The popular crooner is known around the world for songs such as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” and “Stranger in Paradise.” He continues to sing with a variety of musical artists, too.
Martin Sheen – 1940 Born Ramón Gerard Antonio Estéves, Sheen has starred in numerous successful films. His television roles have also seen success, such as The West Wing and Grace and Frankie.
Beverly Lee – 1941 As a member of the pop quartet, the Shirelles, Lee and her groupmates earned #1 on the pop charts for their song “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow.” They were also the first all-female group to reach this milestone.
Martha Stewart – 1941 Stewart turned her talent for cooking, decorating, and entertainment into a multibillion-dollar enterprise. In 1999, Stewart made her first billion dollars, earning her the title of the first woman in the U.S. to join the ranks of self-made billionaires.
Mary Ann Esposito – 1942 Esposito hosts Ciao Italia, the longest-running cooking show on television in the United States.
John Landis – 1942 Known for directing such films as The Blues Brothers, Coming To America, and Beverly Hills Cop, Landis also directed Michael Jackson’s music videos.
Marcel Dionne – 1950 Over an 18-year career, Dionne played center in the National Hockey League. In 1992, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Joan Higginbotham – 1964 As the third African-American in space, Higginbotham served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Tom Brady – 1977 As a quarterback in the National Football League, Brady has played in 9 Super Bowls.
Ping!...................
Yeah, no thanks.
Besides my husband, pistachios are my favorite nuts to grab! LOL
I gotta say that nuts.com has the freshest around. I recommend them highly! I also like their chocolate covered candied ginger.
I love almonds.
I guy the RAW 3 pound bag, in the cooking section not the nut snacks section, at Sam’s and toast them!................
Grab some Nutz...
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Where should I Start?
Do not start in the BULL PEN................
I can see this thread ending up in the Backroom.......
OUCH!
Macadamia nuts, cashews, pistachios....where to begin. Another excuse to celebrate, thanks!
Deez Nuts?
I love n word toes
Now wait a minute....!
Obama’s favorite holiday?
I knew somebody would post that!..................
And of course that “somebody” had to be me. ;)
Brazil Nuts........ A few years back the industry tried to get them re-named to ‘Butter Nuts’ because they come from more countries than just Brazil, but it didn’t stick..............
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