National Dessert Day 2023: History, significance, and ways to celebrate the day
There is no official record of how the celebration of ‘National Dessert Day’ began. There is no official story behind the celebration of the day. However, the true essence of its celebration lies in sweet dishes savoured across the world.
The day has been celebrated for over a century. Moreover, it serves as a perfect opportunity for food lovers to try something new or make one of their favourite recipe at home. The origin of the word ‘dessert’ came from the French “desservir." The term means “to clear the table." The meaning refers tho the role of thedish which is to make a sweet conclusion of a meal.
The earliest references to the term dessert being used are in the 1600’s and arrived at the same time as the concept of serving a meal in courses, letting each part of the meal be its own experience. The birth of sugar and honey trade also helped in increasing the popularity of the term dessert. Despite lacking a clear history to what led to the celebration of this day, it marks the beginning of trend to celebrate a range of delectable sweets that have graced tables all over the world for millennia.
Our ancestors, used to enjoy weet delicacies produced from honey, fruits and nuts. Civilisations like the Egyptians and the Romans played a wide role in the evolution of desserts. Now, they have become an essential component of meals, occasions, and cultural customs.
-Be it a cake or halwa, bake or cook your own dessert. -To amplify any celebration all you need is to spend the moment with your loved ones. Throw a sundae party and invite your friends and families today.
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