It’s National S’mores Day!

August 9, 2023

August 10th is National S’more Day! S’mores are a classic American treat enjoyed by many around campfires, at summer camps, and during backyard barbecues. The combination of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows is a simple yet satisfying dessert that has been around for more than 90 years.

The Delicious History of S’mores

You can trace the origin of s’mores back to the early 1900s through the Girl Scouts. The first known s’mores recipe was published in the Girl Scouts handbook “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts” in 1927. The recipe was called “Some More” and quickly became a popular treat among Girl Scouts on camping trips.

More About S’mores

The name “s’more” is a contraction of the phrase “some more,” what campers would say when they wanted another serving. The first recorded use of “s’more” was in a 1938 recipe book called “The Campfire Girls’ Book.”

The Classic Recipe

The classic s’more recipe contains three ingredients: graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. To make a s’more, roast a marshmallow over an open flame until it’s golden brown and gooey. Then, you sandwich the marshmallow between two graham crackers and a piece of chocolate. The heat from the marshmallow melts the chocolate, creating a deliciously sweet and crunchy treat.

Variations on S’mores

Over the years, people have put their spin on the classic s’more recipe. Some variations include using different types of chocolate, such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate. Others use different types of crackers, such as cinnamon or chocolate graham crackers. Some even add toppings like peanut butter or bacon to make their s’mores even more unique. Here are a dozen fun s’more variation recipes from KOA, 12 Mouthwatering S’mores Recipes You Need to Try.

How to Clean Your S’more Skewers

The best advice I can give you is not to do what my sister did last fall at her s’mores party. She ordered three 8-packs of brand-new metal with wood handle skewers. They worked great; however, she didn’t think about what to do with them after the roasting. They were everywhere, stuck to the table, resting against the fence, in the grass, and one was in the fire.

So, start with a bucket with a couple of squirts of BKF MORE Spray + Foam. It will save you a lot of icky sticky goo to clean up.

Then you can use the original powdered Cleanser or our Cookware Cleanser & Polish. That’s right, Cookware cleanser!

• Leave the skewers wet
• Sprinkle a bit of Cookware Cleanser & Polish or powdered cleanser on the metal skewers
• Rub them with a damp cloth or sponge
• Rinse within one minute of application
• Wipe the skewers dry and watch them shine up!

What if The Skewers Have Rusted?  

This has happened to me. I’ve thrown skewers on a shelf in the shed to clean later and forgot about them for a year. You might be tempted to throw them away but don’t. So, what do you do then? You could use several BKF products, but I prefer the original Bar Keepers Friend Powdered Cleanser.

• Wet the rusted skewer
• Sprinkle some Bar Keepers Friend cleanser onto a soft wet cloth or non-abrasive sponge
• Scrub the skewer
• Don’t leave BKF on longer than one minute
• Thoroughly rinse
• For heavily grimed and rusted skewers, you may need to repeat
• When all the rust is off, wash the skewer in warm soapy water
• Immediately dry and polish the silverware with a soft cloth

Happy National S’more Day

S’mores have been a beloved American dessert for over 90 years. Their simple yet delicious combination of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether camping in the great outdoors or having a backyard barbecue with friends and family, s’mores are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Happy National S’more Day to you and your family. What’s your favorite s’mores recipe?

About the Author 

Randy Clark is a speaker, coach, and author. He publishes a weekly blog at Randy Clark Leadership.com. Randy is passionate about social media, leadership development, and flower gardening. He’s a beer geek, and on weekends (after COVID-19), he can be found fronting the Rock & Roll band Under the Radar. He’s the proud father of two daughters; he has four amazing grandchildren and a wife who dedicates her time to helping others. Randy is the author of the Amazon bestseller The New Manager’s Workbook: A crash course in effective management.

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