Today, August 14th, is National Creamsicle Day and a Recipe for Creamsicle Pie!

Who knew such a day even existed, but since it does, why not celebrate it??? :-) I like creamsicles - after all, what isn't there to like about a bit of ice cream covered with a popsicle? I especially find Schwans' root beer float creamsicles to be particularly enjoyable, but it is hard to go wrong with any flavor of creamsicle!

For some extra fun, check out this recipe I found for making your own Creamsicle Pie!!! Now this just sounds like a perfect dessert for your family to enjoy on a hot, Summer day . . . which here in Michigan it is not particularly a hot day (it is only 58 degrees outside while I write this post), but maybe I could make it and pretend it is a hot day outside! :-) Just follow this link for the recipe and enjoy!

Let's look at a few fun frozen treat facts - did you know . . .

• ​Over 2 billion Popsicles are sold annually!
• Evidence of ice cream can be traced back to Asia during the 14th century.
• In 1872 two men sold frozen ice-cream treats on a stick which they named the ‘Hokey Pokey.’
• Different surveys yield different results but the original Creamsicle seems to be the most popular with cherry flavored popsicles coming in second.
• ​The Guinness World Record for largest Popsicle is a 21-foot ice pop made in the Netherlands in 1997.
• Kevin Strahle, from Ridgewood, New Jersey, claims to have eaten the most Popsicles in one minute — he ate 6 in only 60 seconds on December 7, 2017.
• ​Jimmy Prince, from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada holds the world record for eating a Creamsicle in 11.81 seconds on July 7, 2014.

So, while there is no congressional or presidential proclamation making this an "official" national holiday, you will find more information about National Creamsicle Day at this link - there are many fun and tasty reasons why it is a day you can definitely enjoy celebrating with your grandchildren! :-)