National Gazpacho Day, National Microwave Oven Day and National “Cook for Christmas” Day in USA

It has deep tomato flavor, sure, but never uses canned juice: Gazpacho demands only the ripest tomatoes. But underneath that, it's got body and bite, which come from the bread and garlic that are its base. It's got a little zing -- that's from Sherry vinegar. And it's got soul, which comes from good, fruity olive oil. The name gazpacho is of Arabic origin and meals 'soaked bread. ' Gazpacho should be drunk slightly chilled, but not iced.

The Microwave Was Invented In 1940s By Accident. The Federal Communication Commision (FCC) in the U.S. set up a reserved microwave frequency of 2450 MHz. Microwave ovens use a magnetron to make microwaves that can heat and cook food. It is possible to transmit data using microwaves. Microwaves are almost always present on the Earth's surface.

What are some things to cook for Christmas that is not another turkey? The food to cook for Christmas includes fruitcake, candy canes, eggnog, ham, gingerbread man cookies, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, plum pudding, brussels sprouts, and mince pie.

While some of our traditions can be traced backed to pagan times, it's the Victorians who really gave birth to the traditional Christmas as we know it. Charles Dickens in particular was the one who spread the idea of a Christmas dinner, with a roast bird, all the trimmings and a pudding on the table.