National Eat Your Jello Day!

TODAY we celebrate a Wobbly Delight known to mankind!  Get ready to jiggle and wobble a delicious, fun dessert because it’s Jello Day!

Jello has captivating information that dates decrease again to the late 19th century.  Jello was invented by Pearle Wait, a carpenter and cough syrup manufacturer from LeRoy, New York, and was initially marketed as a powdered dessert mix. However, it wasn’t until 1897 when his wife, May Davis Wait, named it “Jell-O” that the product started gaining its popularity. Eventually, the rights to Jell-O had been provided to a business enterprise that transformed it into the iconic dessert we love today.

Fun Facts about Jello:

1. Jell-O is made from gelatin, a protein obtained thru boiling the skin, bones, and connective tissues of animals. It is then combined with sugar, flavors, and color o create a wobbly dessert experience.

2. Jello-O is so loved that it has grown to be the dependable snack of Utah in 2001.

3. In 1964, the Beatles mention Jell-O in their hit song “Yellow Submarine”. The words “We all live in a yellow submarine” sparked a marketing campaign offering a yellow submarine-shaped mold.

4. Nowadays, Jello images, are made by combining Jell-O mixed with alcohol which has grown to be a popular shot among adults.

Here are some ideas to celebrate the delicious wobbly Jello-O.

1. Host a Jello-O Mold Contest: Invite friends and family and have a fun competition and award the most fun and visually appealing creations.

2. Host a Jello-O Bar Party: Set up a Jello-O bar with fun recipes with different flavors, toppings, and combos.

3. Try unique Jello-O Recipes: Make fun layered Jello-O cakes, Jello-O popsicles, or perhaps Jello-O salads with smooth fruits and vegetables for a sparkling twist.

Jello Day is just a fun day to celebrate. Whether you experience the traditional flavors, attempt new recipes, or host a Jello-O-themed gathering, embrace the jiggly satisfaction and let your creativity shine. So gather your molds, mix fun flavors and shapes, and be part of the birthday celebration of Jello Day!