National Sticky Bun Day “They are not to be scarfed, the cinnamon sticky bun, but savored.” J.D. Robb

National Cook a Sweet Potato Day “My dream is to become a farmer. Just a Bohemian guy pulling up his own sweet potatoes for dinner.” Lenny Kravitz

National Banana Bread Day “I hate banana bread. It’s too suspicious looking. I always thought the cooked banana looked like insect legs.” Elizabeth Berg

National Tortilla Chip Day “Everybody loves something, even if it’s only tortillas.” Pema Chodron  

National Clam Chowder Day “My favorite way to cook a clam is in chowder. I was a New Yorker for 20 years, and I always loved tomato based, celery heavy Manhattan chowders.” Kate Christensen

National Pistachio Day “Pistachio nuts, the red ones, cure any problem.” Paula Danziger

National Strawberry Day “Instead of past, present and future, I’d prefer chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.” Ashleigh Brilliant

National Souffle Day “You can give the same recipe to ten cooks, and some make it come alive, and some make a flat souffle. A system doesn’t guarantee anything.” Chuck Close

Asahi Nordic Exercise is a routine of gentle stretching, balance, and wellness exercises based on a program originating in Finland.  No special equipment is needed, and you work at your own pace. This program is offered weekly at the Mellen Library & Senior Center Wednesday afternoons through the month of March at 4pm.

National Frogs Legs Day “I like frogs. I am not crazy about their legs in a buffet, but I like their casual approach to life.” Sandi Toksvig