July 16, 2022 - World Water Color Month | National Corn Fritters Day

Welcome to July 16th, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate coloring outside the lines and a Southern staple. Before the invention of the printing press, books were copied by hand. This tedious work was carried out by monks, who labored day and night to replicate the pages. To break up the routine, some monks began doodling in the margins of the books. They drew everything from flowers and dragons to rabbits with swords. While the illustrations did not always come from the text, the eye catching watercolors brought the work to life. Today, illuminated manuscripts are priceless. So the next time your toddler draws in their books, remember that today’s crimes may be tomorrow’s treasures. Celebrate World Water Color Month with a blank book to doodle in. You might find a great way to beat boredom for yourself! Corn was an important part of Native American culture, but Europeans knew nothing of it until the 15th Century. When settlers of the New World learned how to prepare corn from Native Americans, they included this new ingredient in traditional recipes, creating foods like cornbread. In the Southern United States, corn was used to make two regional favorites, which are often confused with one another. The johnnycake is made with cornmeal and is prepared like a pancake. Corn fritters are made with corn kernels in the batter to form a dough patty that is fried in oil. This delicious Southern treat can be served as savory or sweet, or as a meal on its own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices