Today day is December 14 Bouillabaisse Day observed every year. The French are known for many a great recipe, Bouillabaisse is one of them.
Bouillabaisse is a tasty fish stew that originated in Marseilles, France around 600 B.C. At that time, Marseilles was a Greek colony so the stew was originally called "kakavia."
Variety of fish, including cod, snapper, flounder, halibut, sea bass, monk fish, and more use in Bouillabaisse with different herbs and spices such as garlic, orange peel, basil, saffron, and bay leaf are added to the soup for flavor. Vegetables like tomatoes, onions, celery, and potatoes were added to the recipe. The ingredients may vary depending on what fish are available at the moment.
Today making your own bouillabaisse stew for your family to enjoy…
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Today day is December 13 Cocoa Day observed every year. Cocoa powder often referred to as simply cocoa is made of cocoa solids which remain after the extraction of cocoa butter from cacao bins.
Form 2000 years ago that the first chocolate beverage was created by the Mayas and a cocoa beverage was an essential part of Aztec culture by 1400 AD.
There are health benefits to drinking hot cocoa. Cocoa contains large amounts of antioxidants that may help prevent cancer. It has also been shown that the cocoa beans help with digestion. The flavonoids that are found in the cocoa also have a positive effect on arterial health.
Cacao trees are grown worldwide, but it is thought that the first ones grew in South America. Cocoa is similar to wine, in that its flavor profile differs based on where it’s grown. Lucky for us, cacao trees are very plentiful – it takes 300-600 cocoa beans to make two pounds of chocolate.
Today get cup of Hot Cocoa with your love one…
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Today day is December 12 Ambrosia Day observed every day. In ancient Greek mythology, ambrosia was a food that granted immortality and was restricted only to the divine. Ambrosia salad from the late 1800s, when the earliest recipes are found, was made with citrus fruit, coconut and sugar.
Ambrosia is a modification of the traditional fruit salad which is believed to be an American dish.
There are a lot of different ambrosia recipes, but the majority of them contain oranges or mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut, and mini marshmallows. A kind of fruit salad, ambrosia is a mixture of all the bite-sized cuts of fruit you expect in a fruit cocktail, Ambrosia is usually put in the fridge for at least few hours before being served.
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Today day is December 12 Ding-a-Ling Day observed every year for Call someone you haven’t heard from in a long time.
This is the very day of the year to get in touch with dear people you did not get in touch with for a long time. If you know someone you feel sorry about having lost the contact to, then Ding-a-Ling Day offers you the perfect opportunity to give him or her a call.
In 1972, Franky Hyle placed a free ad in Chase’s Calendar of Events with his PO Box Number in Melrose Park, IL stating that for $1 you can join the Ding-A-Ling club. The club, with 871 original members, would call friends and relatives they haven’t heard from in a while every year on December 12. In a 1975 Lakeland Ledger article, the idea for the club developed during a discussion among friends about people being friendlier and led to the meaning of the term ding-a-ling. After looking up the word and finding it meant “One who hears bells in his head.
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Today day is December 11 Noodle Ring Day observed every year.
Day celebrates the pasta dish which is formed in an 8 or 9 inch ring mold or bundt pan. Usually made from noodles, flour, breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs and other seasonings, this dish has quite a following. When baked the noodle ring is removed from the mold and served on a plate giving it an elegant appearance.
Try your hands on making a noodle ring.
Making noodle ring from scratch is easy, all you need is some cooked pasta, eggs, bread crumbs and a cheese that melts easily. Mix all the ingredients and put it in a mold and bake until all the eggs cook and the cheese melts. Unmold and fill the center with a filling of your choice. Many recipes recommend chicken salad, sautéed vegetables or canned tuna as a filling.
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Today day is December 10 Human Rights Day observed every year across the world. The date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, “the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).”
The formal inception of Human Rights Day dates from 1990, after the Assembly passed resolution 423(V) inviting all States and interested organizations to adopt 10 December of each year as Human Rights Day.
Make the most of this important day and fight and talk about human rights every day of every year.
For more information on all these subjects visit the official UN website about Human Rights Day.
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Today day is December 10 Dewey Decimal System Day observed every year, Is the birthday of Melvil Dewey (1851-1931) inventor of the Dewey Decimal system of library classification.
The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), or Dewey Decimal System, is a proprietary library classification system first published in the United States by Melvil Dewey in 1876. It has been revised and expanded through 23 major editions, the latest issued in 2011, and has grown from a four-page pamphlet in 1876 with fewer than 1,000 classes to a four volume set. It is also available in an abridged version suitable for smaller libraries. It is currently maintained by the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), a non-profit cooperative that serves libraries. OCLC licenses access to an online version for catalogers called Web Dewey.
Learn more about the Dewey Decimal System, Visit a library and explore using the Dewey Decimal System.
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Today day is December 9 Pastry Day observed every year. In the 7th century, pastry-making developed as a culinary art form in the Middle East. Culinary historians often consider French pastry chef Antonin Careme (1784 – 1833) to have been the original great master of pastry making in modern times. The Egyptians made doughnut-like pastries out of crude flour and honey, and then dipped them in wine.
There are many different types of pastry. Pastry is made with ingredients such as flour, sugar, milk, butter, shortening, baking powder and eggs.
The types of pastry vary depending on the type of pastry dough they are made with. Short crust pasty is the most common pastry as it is the easiest to cook. It is made with flour, cooking fat, salt and water. To make sweetened short crust pastry, egg yolks and sugar are added.
Pastrys come into categories: like Shortcrust pastry – simplest and most common, Sweetcrust pastry – similar to the shortcrust but sweeter, Flaky pastry – simple pastry that expands when cooked, Puff pastry – has many layers that cause it to puff when baked, Choux pastry – very light pastry that is often filled with cream or other fillings, Phyllo pastry – paper-thin pastry dough that is used in many layers.
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Today day is December 8 Brownie Day observed every year. Brownies were created in the United States at the end of the 19th century. A cross between a cookie and cake, they soon became very popular across the country. The name “brownie” was first used in 1896.
Brownies come in a variety of forms. They are either fudgy or cakes, depending on their density, and they may include nuts, frosting, whipped cream, chocolate chips, or other ingredients. A variation that is made with brown sugar and no chocolate is called a Blondie.
Brownies are common lunchbox fare, typically eaten by hand, and often accompanied by milk or coffee. They are sometimes served warm with ice cream, topped with whipped cream or marzipan, or sprinkled with powdered sugar. They are especially popular in restaurants, where they can be found in variation on many dessert menus. (With material from: Wikipedia)
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Today day is December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, a holiday to remember and honor all those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
More than 2000 American citizens were killed and more than 1000 were injured. The Americans also lost a large proportion of their battle ships and nearly 200 aircraft that were stationed in the Pacific region. More than 60 Japanese servicemen were killed, injured or captured. The Japanese Navy also lost five midget submarines and 29 aircraft.
Today Traditionally the Flag of the United States is flown at half-staff, until sunset, to honor those who lost their lives serving this nation at Pearl Harbor.
It is not a federal holiday. Government offices, schools, and businesses do not close. Some organizations may hold special events in memory of those killed or injured at Pearl Harbor.
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Today day is December 6 Gazpacho Day observed in US and all over the world. Gazpacho is a soup made of raw vegetables and served cold, originating in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. Gazpacho is widely eaten in Spain and neighboring Portugal (Portuguese: gazpacho), particularly during the hot summers, as it is refreshing and cool.
The original Spanish Gazpacho recipe includes stale bread, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion and garlic, olive oil, wine, vinegar, water and salt.
Gazpacho has ancient roots. There are a number of theories of its origin, including as a soup of bread, olive oil, water and garlic that arrived in Spain and Portugal with the Romans and also with the addition of vinegar. Once in Spain, it became a part of And allusion cuisine, particularly Córdoba and Seville, using stale bread, garlic, olive oil, salt, and vinegar, similar to ajoblanco.
During the 19th century, the red gazpacho evolved when tomatoes were added among the ingredients. This version was spread internationally. (With material from Wikipedia)
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Today day is December 6 Microwave Oven Day observed every year.
A microwave oven (commonly referred to as a microwave) is a kitchen appliance that heats and cooks food by exposing it to microwave radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum. This induces polar molecules in the food to rotate and produce thermal energy in a process known as dielectric heating. Microwave ovens heat foods quickly and efficiently because excitation is fairly uniform in the outer 25–38 mm (1–1.5 inches) of a homogeneous, high water content food item; food is more evenly heated throughout (except in heterogeneous, dense objects) than generally occurs in other cooking techniques.
Percy Spencer is generally credited with inventing the modern microwave oven after World War II from radar technology developed during the war.
Named the "Radarange", it was first sold in 1946. Raytheon later licensed its patents for a home-use microwave oven that was first introduced by Tappan in 1955, but these units were still too large and expensive for general home use. The countertop microwave oven was first introduced in 1967 by the Amana Corporation, and their use has spread into commercial and residential kitchens around the world. (With material from Wikipedia)
Tips on Safe Microwave Oven Operation
• Follow the manufacturer's instruction manual for recommended operating procedures and safety precautions for your oven model.
• Use microwave safe cookware specially manufactured for use in the microwave oven.
• Don't operate a microwave oven if the door does not close firmly or is bent, warped, or otherwise damaged.
• Stop using a microwave oven if it continues to operate with the door open.
• As an added safety precaution, don't stand directly against an oven (and don't allow children to do this) for long periods of time while it is operating.
• Do not heat water or liquids in the microwave oven longer than recommended in the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Some ovens should not be operated when empty. Refer to the instruction manual for your oven.
• Regularly clean the oven cavity, the outer edge of the cavity, and the door with water and a mild detergent. A special microwave oven cleaner is not necessary. Be sure to not use scouring pads, steel wool, or other abrasives.
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Today day is December 5 Bathtub Party Day observed every year people enjoy this day to skip the ordinary, everyday shower and take luxuriate shower in a good soak in the tub.
Today Take a tub full of warm water today and have fun with bubbles and foam! A bathtub, bath or tub is a large container for holding water in which a person may bathe. A bathtub is usually placed in a bathroom either as a stand-alone fixture or in conjunction with a shower.
Bathing creates a feeling of well-being and the physical appearance of cleanliness. Bathing may also be practised for therapeutic purposes or as a recreational activity. (With material from: Wikipedia)
Bathtub Party Day was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy at Wellcat.com visit to more information. The creators of this day at Wellcat encourage you to invite a friend to your bathtub party.
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