No one can say for certain how National Pretzel Day started, but on this day we celebrate the world's oldest snack, the Pretzel. Pretzels date back to 610 AD. There are several stories. Some say an Italian monk baked thin strips of dough into the shape of a child's arms folded in prayer. He is said to have given the pretzels as a reward to children who learned their prayers. Others believe the Pretzel originated with Monks in Southern France.
Regardless of who invented the Pretzel, it is a delicious treat which deserves celebration! This child is obviously enjoying that pretzel--but I have NO idea what food is on that fork. Any suggestions?
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I love the stories on how the pretzels were invented.
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of pretzels and I super like that M&M's with pretzels inside. Sadly it's only available in the US and not here in the Philippines.
I had no idea there was such a National Pretzel Day.
ReplyDeleteI shall have to find a soft pretzel somewhere and celebrate.
There's a day for everything -- isn't there?! I love this postcard and someone loves the pretzel! :D Happy PFF! Hugs---
ReplyDeleteAll the best pretzels are crunchy too.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea pretzels were such an old snack! I think of them as American through and through.
ReplyDeleteGreat story on the pretzel. We can purchase the pretzel M&M's in Canada,and they are wonderful. NO idea what's on the fork, perhaps white corn on the cob? or a long john donut smothereed in powdered sugar.
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