Are you on a diet this Monday? Well, forget it.
Partly because, yanno, Monday. But mostly because Sept. 18 is both National Cheeseburger Day and Rice Krispies Treat Day.
First, the burger. According to a story told to National Today, we have Lionel Sternberger — of course, what a name — to thank for his invention of gastronomic genius and delight.
In 1926, Lionel was reportedly flipping burgers inside his dad’s sandwich shop, the “Rite Spot,” in Pasadena, Calif. Either Lionel, out of sheer curiosity, added a piece of American cheese onto a hamburger frying on the griddle. Another part of the story is that a passer-by saw Lionel working over the burgers and suggested he added some cheese.
The rest is mouth-watering, delicious history. Go here for some ideas for your own burgers, or many national chains are offering up deals today.
And, then for dessert, Rice Krispies treats! Today's an unofficial dedicated to the no-bake, quick to make yummy gooey sweet treats female elders of the family just inherently know how to whip up.
There are many early references to Rice Krispies Treats. They appeared in a dessert book written by Lucy Maltby in 1938. According to the recipe in the book, the treat was originally made from cereal, butter, sugar, molasses, and vinegar. In 1916, a similar recipe called Puffed Rice Brittle was introduced in another cookbook.
In 1939, Campfire Girls troop leader Mildred Day and her scouts sold hundreds of the treats during the summer. According to National Today, the scouts added a sweet flavor to the original concoction, and added marshmallows to the mix. Later on, this very recipe was picked up by Kellogg’s since the sweet delight was loved by kids and adults alike. In 1941, the company trademarked it and added Day’s recipe to the back of the Rice Krispies cereal box.
So, make some Rice Krispies treats tonight to go with your cheeseburgers!
