Sadie Hawkin's Day!!

Traditionally, "Sadie Hawkins Day" is an occasion when women take the initiative in inviting the men of their choice, on a date, typically to a dance, attended by other bachelors. "Sadie Hawkins' Day" is celebrated on 'Leap Day', during a 'Leap Year'.

It all began with the "Li'l Abner" comic strip, created by Al Capp, on November 15, 1937. 'Sadie Hawkins' is one of Al Capp's most memorable characters. Until the mid-50's, November was known as 'Sadie Hawkins Month' and became an unofficial collegiate holiday. Life magazine reported over 200 colleges holding 'Sadie Hawkins Day' events in 1939.

Here is one of the recipes published in the cartoon back in the 30's!

Mamie Yokum's Gang 'Cream Of Wheat' a/k/a 'Sadie Hawkin's Day' Hot Breakfast Cereal

1-1/2 cups cooked Cream of Wheat 1/2 tea. vanilla
1-1/2 cups scalded milk 1 cup sliced apples
3 eggs beaten 2 tbs. sugar
1/4 cup sugar 1/8 tea nutmeg, 1 tbs. butter

Combine cooked Cream of Wheat, scaled milk, beaten eggs and 1/4 cup sugar. Add vanilla. Place sliced apples in a well greased baking dish (1-1/2 quarts). Pour Cream of Wheat mixture over apples. Combine nutmeg and 2 tbs. sugar and sprinkle over the top. Dot with butter. Bake in moderate slow oven (350) for 40 to 50 minutes. Serve hot or cold with cream if desired. Serves 6.