August 10th

By Mutt Mulligan

Happy National S’mores Day!

Today is National S’mores Day. And, what would s’mores be without an outdoor area or backyard in which to grill up this gooey goodie? In honor of this all-American treat, TurfMutt dug up some fun facts about the scrumptious s’more.

• A traditional s’more consists of a roasted marshmallow (debate rules about how toasty to get the marshmallow!) and a piece of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. However, some people add peanut butter and even banana to up the gooey factor.
• A fireside must, S’mores were first mentioned in the Girl Scout handbook back in 1927.
• According to folklore, S’mores got its name when after eating one around the campfire children immediately asked for “some more!”
• Dogs cannot eat chocolate, but here’s a recipe that substitutes carob powder for a delicious dog version of this “delicacy!”
  

What are you waiting for? Get your s’mores fixin’s and enjoy this tasty treat today with your family!