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Easter Bunnies, and Bilbies, and Eggs! Oh My!

This Who Knew Wednesday we dive into Easter all around the world!

We shared about The Butter Lamb from Russia! Where families will take a small knob of butter and form it into the shape of a lamb!

Red Eggs are a tradition in Greece. The color red symbolizes the blood of Christ, so they only dye their eggs red!

We are use to Easter Bunnies here in the U.S. But in Australia, they have the Easter Bilby! They even make chocolate bilbies to bring awareness to the dwindling population of BIlibies.

The French take a lot of eggs on Easter and make one giant omelet! Yum!

We had two Who Am I? Trivia questions for today!

Who Am I?

I was born on this date in 1685 in Germany.

I was orphaned at 10 and lived with my oldest brother.

I am known for my skill as an organist and composer.

I was the cantor at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig for 27 years.

The liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church remembers me with a feast day on July 28.

Answer: Johann Sebastian Bach

Who Am I?

I was born on this date in 1971 in Perth, Scotland

I have dual citizenship in the UK and the US

I studied drama at the Guildhall School in London when I was 18

I played young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels

I will reprise that role in a new Disney+ series

I also starred in Moulin Rouge, Big Fish and Doctor Sleep

Answer: Ewan McGregor

Congratulations to Elizabeth from Mount Vernon and Pam from Fredericktown for guessing correctly and winning $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!

Thank you so much for tuning into the Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Joe

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Walking Taco Wednesday!

We know, we bent the rules a little bit…

Lexie and Joe talk about Walking Tacos today for Who Knew Wednesday!

“Walking Taco” or “Taco-in-a-Bag” aren’t actual tacos, but are Midwest names for the Texas dish called “Frito Pie”.

The “walking frito pie” began in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the 1982 World’s Fair. Petro’s Chili & Chips established a booth at the Fair. The Fair’s theme was “energy,” and the product was originally named “Petroleum Belly.”

The “walking taco” quickly became popular at other fairs in the midwest during the 1980s and 1990s!

if you’d like to read the full article, you can read it HERE!

We also covered this cool new design for a completely digital Taco Bell Drive-Thru! Read the full article HERE!

  • I was born on March 17th 1919 in Montgomery, Alabama.
  • When I was four years old, my family and I moved to Chicago, Illinois, where my father became a Baptist minister.
  • When I was 15, I dropped out of high school to pursue a music career.
  • I, along with my brothers performed in a revival of the musical Shuffle Along.
  • I was the first African American to host a television variety show.
  • Some of my most popular songs were Smile and Mona Lisa.
  • I died at the hospital early in the morning of February 15, 1965 of lung cancer.

I am Nat King Cole!

Congrats to Ava of Howard for guessing correctly and winning a $5 Gift Certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thank you SO MUCH for tuning into the Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Joe

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National Awesomeness Day, Who Knew?

Lexie gives you the details of National Awesomeness Day!

This special national day gives people the chance to recognize how awesome themselves and the people around them are just, to put it plainly, awesome.

The website for National Awesomeness Day shares this: “The International Day of Awesomeness is a celebration of awesomeness. People are awesome every day, frequently don’t realize it, and their feats of awesomeness are rarely recognized. We aim to fix that, with a special day to both perform and celebrate feats of awesomeness!”

Check out the website HERE

Joe thinks of awesomeness as something that makes him feel like he is “in awe.” Things that make him think of that are Babies, and Niagara Falls!

Lexie shares that sometimes we don’t see how awesome we are and maybe that causes you to feel worthless some days. But This Devotional gives us perspective: we are worth it because Christ died for us! And that is pretty awesome.

Today’s ‘Who Am I?’ Trivia:

–          I was born this day in 1983 in Oklahoma

–          I auditioned for a record contract when I was 14 but it didn’t work out

–          I was journalism major in college

–          I won the 4th season of American Idol in 2005

–          I’ve won 7 Grammys and 9 CMA Awards

–          I married a professional hockey player

–          I am releasing a gospel album this month

ANSWER: Carrie Underwood

Congratulations to Jackie of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing and winning a $5 gift certificate to Everlasting cup!

Thanks so much for tuning into The Afternoon Drive! – Lexie

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Another ‘W’ Food for Who Knew Wednesday!

Today for Who Knew Wednesday we shared about another ‘W’ food. Walnuts are a favorite nut for many people and here is a fun recipe for try at home!

CANDIED WALNUTS INGREDIENTS:

To make this candied walnuts recipe, you will need:

  • Walnuts: About 4 cups raw walnut halves (or chopped walnuts).
  • Egg white: To bind the candy coating to the walnuts.
  • Vanilla extract: Just a little for flavor!
  • Brown sugar: I used packed brown sugar, but you could also sub in white (granulated) sugar or coconut sugar instead.
  • Spices: Ground cinnamon plus a hint of cayenne.
  • Fine sea salt: My preferred salt for this recipe. (Note that if you choose to use table salt instead, you will need to use less salt.)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (12 ounces) raw walnut halves

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat oven to 300°F.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, sea salt, cinnamon and cayenne until combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg white and vanilla until combined.  Add the walnuts and toss until they are evenly coated with the egg white mixture.  Add the brown sugar mixture and toss until the walnuts are evenly coated.
  4. Spread the walnuts out in an even layer on the baking sheet.  Bake for 20 minutes.  Remove baking sheet from the oven, and give the walnuts a brief stir.  Return to the oven and bake for 20 more minutes.  Remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

Who Am I? Who Knew Trivia:

–          I was born on this date in 1986 in Seattle.

–          I was signed to Forefront Records when I was 12

–          My first album, Genuine, released when I was 14

–          I sang the song “There’s Got to Be More to Life”

–          I’m also known for the singles, “Stuck” and “Don’t Look at Me”

–          I was nominated for a Grammy in 2004

–          I took a hiatus from 2008-2012 and have done occasional concerts and appearances since then

The answer? Stacie Orrico – congratulations to Karen from Mount Vernon who answered correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

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Everybody wants today…to be their day.

Seriously?? How many people claimed February 24th as their day? Who Knew February 24th was everybody’s day?

Pink Day

Pink Day was established in 2007 after a pair of students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, saw one of their fellow students at Central Kings Rural High School being bullied for no other reason than that they were wearing a pink shirt.

In a stroke of brilliance, these two got together and decided to show support for the student and take a stand against bullying by getting everyone at their school to wear a pink shirt the next day. Pink Day was created to stomp out all bullying and spread understanding, and it’s a concept spreading throughout the world.

Tortilla Chip Day – make your own! Find out how by clicking this link from Simply Recipes!

I Hate Coriander Day – SERIOUSLY? But…some people really think it tastes like soap. Here’s the scoop from Encylopedia Britannica.

Inconvenience Yourself Day

This day is meant to serve as an incentive for others to acknowledge their appreciation for acquaintances or strangers and to promote a respectful attitude and an attentive demeanor.

We can all celebrate by simply opening a door for an old lady, giving up a seat to a pregnant lady, helping a child cross the street, stopping to ask if a tourist is lost and needs directions, offering to carry a suitcase up the stairs and generally making a small sacrifice.

But most of all, we have to reflect on what others need and how we can help. It can make a big difference!

Who Am I?

–          I was born on this date in 1885 in Fredericksburg, Texas

–          My father died six months before I was born, so my grandfather helped raise me

–          My grandfather influenced my love of the sea

–          I was appointed to the Navy in 1901

–          I rose to the rank of Fleet Admiral

–          I commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet in WWII

–          A Navy supercarrier is named after me

–          I died in 1966 at 80 years of age

I am Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz. Congratulations to Dave from Butler, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Lexie

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The grain that gives so much!

Today we featured wheat on our Who Knew Wednesday? foodie chat…so here are some of our fun facts gathered about it from the National Association of Wheat Growers:

–          Wheat has been a principal cereal crop since the 1700’s as it is used for bread, pastries, pasta and pizza crusts

–          About 75% of all American grain products are made from wheat flour

–          About 50% of wheat grown in the U.S. is used here

–          Kansas alone produces enough wheat each year to bake 36 billion loaves of bread

–          An acre of wheat can feed about 9,000 people in one day

–          Never refrigerate bagels or any bread product. Bread products go stale up to 6 times faster in the refrigerator. Leave these products at room temperature or freeze them.

–          The first bagel rolled into the world in 1683 when a baker from Vienna, Austria was thankful to the King of Poland for saving Austria from Turkish invaders. The baker reshaped the local bread so that it resembled the King’s stirrup!

–          One bushel of wheat weighs approximately 60 pounds and makes 42 pounds of white flour or 60 pounds of whole wheat flour

–          A bushel of wheat makes about 42 pounds of pasta or 210 servings of spaghetti.

–          Wheat is also prominent in flour tortillas and crackers

Wheat allergies are rare, but can still impact up to 6% of the population who are gluten-sensitive. So you can find plenty of tasty alternatives if you need to avoid wheat.

Here is a picture of Lexie’s ‘snaigels’!

Who Am I?

–          I was born on this date in 1936 in St. Simons, Georgia

–          I attended Syracuse University in New York

–          I was the 6th overall pick in the 1957 NFL Draft and was Rookie of the Year

–          I shared the same last name as my head coach

–          I led my team to the NFL Championship in 1964

–          I was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971

–          I appeared in more than 30 films, including The Dirty Dozen

–          WHO AM I?

Former Cleveland Browns running back, Jim Brown! Congratulations to Judy from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Lexie

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Waffles & Winter Clothing!

Joe & Lexie share fun facts and yummy recipes about waffles for Who Knew Wednesday!

Waffle-making made its way to America with Dutch colonists in the 1620s. It was one hundred years later, in Robert Smith’s Court Cookery (1725), that the English language saw the appearance of the word “waffle” for the first time. Waffles were enjoyed sweet, with butter, syrup, or fruit, or savory, with kidney stew.

The word “waffle” is directly derived from the Dutch wafel, meaning a honeycomb cake.

August 24th in National Waffle Day. That date is significant because it is the date of the first patent issued for a waffle iron. On August 24, 1869, the U.S. Patent Office issued a patent to Cornelius Swartwout of Troy, New York, for his design for an “Improvement in Waffle-Irons.”

If reading this made you crave some waffles, check out this link to 90 different waffle recipes !

We also talk to Sharon Metcalfe about a Winter Supply Drive hosted by The Sheppard’s House: A Church of The Nazarene. The Drive is titled “Take What You Need , Leave What You Can”. check out the full conversation HERE!

Here’s Today Trivia Question for Who Knew Wednesday:

Q: What Shoe Brand’s First shoe was inspired by the Waffle?

A: Nike

Congratulations to Troy of Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and winning a $5 Gift Certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks so much for tuning in to today’s Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Joe

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Taste testing something new!

I was intrigued earlier this week when I found that Coke was rolling out “Coca-Cola with Coffee.” Lexie and Zoe looked for it over two days, but found it last night at a convenience store. It is interesting – the flavor seems to be heavy on the Coke first, then the coffee kicks in. Here’s a picture:

Here’s the link to the story from USA Today.

and…IT’S NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY…(AND I’M SHOUTING…)

In America, chocolate was consumed primarily as a beverage until the 1830s or 40s. Chocolate cakes, as we think of them today, mostly did not exist then.  According to the Dover (DE) Post, the chocolate cake was born in 1765 when a doctor and a chocolate maker teamed up in an old mill.  They ground up cocoa beans between huge millstones to make a thick syrup. The liquid was poured into molds shaped like cakes, which were meant to be transformed into a beverage.  A popular Philadelphia cookbook author, Eliza Leslie, published the earliest chocolate cake recipe in 1847 in The Lady’s Receipt Book.  Unlike chocolate cakes we know today, this recipe used chopped chocolate.  Other cooks of the time such as Sarah Tyson Rorer and Maria Parloa all made contributions to the development of the chocolate cake and were prolific authors of cookbooks.

The first boxed cake mix was created by a company called O. Duff and Sons in the late 1920s. Betty Crocker released their first dry cake mixes in 1947.

Read more from ‘Days of the Year’ by clicking here.

Today’s Who Am I? Who Knew Wednesday question:
– I was born today in 1901 in Coulterville, PA
– I was a boxer and football player before getting into the business of football
– I bought an NFL franchise for $2,500 in 1933
– My team has six Super Bowl rings
– My team has the same colors as my city’s baseball team and hockey team

The answer is Art Rooney – the owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers! Congratulations to Richard from Fredericktown, who wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Lexie

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Let’s do the…??

Today’s Who Knew Wednesday WHO AM I? trivia:
I was born in South Carolina in 1941.
My birth name was Ernest Evans.
I covered a song that became #1 in 1960, then it went to #1 AGAIN on this date in 1962, the only song to do this on the Billboard charts.
That song launched a dance style that is known worldwide today.
I’m also known for the song “Pony Time.”

Who am I?
CHUBBY CHECKER. That song is “The Twist.”

Congratulations to Christy from Mount Vernon who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

The ministry behind the YouVersion Bible App is celebrating 25 years…read more about Life.Church by clicking here.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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