On September 14, schools and communities across the nation will sing "The Star Spangled Banner" to celebrate the anniversary of our national anthem. Last year, more than 1,700 schools and organizations participated in a September 14 celebration. TV stations sent cameras and reporters to schools for live coverage of the kids singing, and more than 100 newspapers covered these school music programs. Teachers are urged to plan an event to showcase the important role music teachers play in passing our American heritage from one generation to the next.
You can celebrate with this recipe from OLD FARMER'S Almanac:
Apple-Walnut Celebration Cake with Cream-Cheese Frosting
* 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
* 1-1/2 cups sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup plain yogurt
* 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
* 2 cups flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 2 large, tart apples, peeled and grated
* 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
* Cream-Cheese Frosting (recipe below)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-cup Bundt pan or tube pan, using melted butter and a brush. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add yogurt and nutmeg and beat until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients with a fork and add to yogurt mixture, combining thoroughly but not beating. Stir in apples and nuts. Spoon batter into prepared pan and bake 50 minutes, or until done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes and unmold. Dust with confectioners' sugar or frost with Cream-Cheese Frosting.
* 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
* 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened butter
* 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Combine cream cheese and butter, and beat until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, beating at low speed until well blended.
*Frosts 1 Bundt or tube-pan cake.
https://www.almanac.com/recipe/apple-walnut-celebration-cake-cream-cheese-frosting
GREAT, now I'm really hungrey..enjoy the day, celebrate