April 16, 2022 - National Poetry Month | National Eggs Benedict Day

Welcome to April 16, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate unlikely poets and eggstraordinary breakfast. There have been many strange and eccentric poets over the centuries, but none quite like Archy the Cockroach. This little guy was the reincarnation of a nameless poet who found his way into the office of newspaper columnist Don Marquis. One night, Archy started writing poetry by jumping from key to key on the typewriter there. All of his poems are written in lowercase because he couldn’t push the shift key and the letter keys at the same time. If you’re not impressed by poetry from a bug who can write, there are literally millions of other poets to check out during <a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-poetry-month-april/">National Poetry Month</a>. Human, insect, or otherwise. It has been said that “Eggs Benedict” was named for Pope Benedict XIII, who requested the dish often. Then there’s the story of Mrs. LeGrand Benedict who couldn’t decide what to order while dining at Delmonicos in New York. The chef came up with a similar recipe and claims to have named it after her. Finally there’s Lemuel Benedict, a Wall Street Broker who ordered buttered toast, two poached eggs, bacon and hollandaise sauce. Apparently, it was such a winning combination that it went on the menu at the Waldorf hotel, which begs the question, which Benedict came first? On <a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-eggs-benedict-day-april-16/">National Eggs Benedict Day</a>, there’s no need to quibble. Enjoy this dish that is fit for anyone with eggstraordinary taste.I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day.

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Looking for a quick and fun way to stay up-to-date on the National Days we are celebrating today? Look no further than the Celebrate Every Day podcast! In just two short minutes, Singer/Songwriter Anna Devere and National Day Calendar founder Marlo Anderson share fascinating stories and interesting facts about the National Day of the day. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for some entertaining trivia, this podcast is sure to satisfy. Tune in and join the celebration!