Today, August 25, 2013, is National Banana Split Day. A banana split is an ice cream-based dessert. In its classic form it is served in a long dish called a boat. A banana is cut in half lengthwise (hence the split) and laid in the dish. The classic banana split is made with scoops of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream served in a row between the split banana. Pineapple topping is spooned over the strawberry ice cream, chocolate syrup over the vanilla, and strawberry topping over the chocolate. It is garnished with crushed nuts, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries. It is also National Waffle Day. A waffle is a leavened batter or dough cooked between two plates, patterned to give a characteristic size, shape and surface impression.
