Human Interest

Today's History Lesson...a culinary turning point

There was a time when cooking shows were in their infancy. Think back to the 60s. In fact, televisions were just beginning to become a household item. Spending time in the kitchen rapidly was becoming spending time in from on the TV. Then comes along one who revolutionized the way Americans cook, especially French cooking.

This Day in History: August 15, 1912

Via Sharla Shults

Two celebrations up for grabs can be rolled into one or celebrated separately. Together all you need is a French recipe with macaroni! Individually you can enjoy any French recipe or simply anything with macaroni in the recipe...yes! that does include the American classic mac 'n' cheese!

July 14 is ...
Bastille Day (eat something French) AND Macaroni Day

Via Sharla Shults

Not every 'recipe' has a spot on the food calendar two days! What's coming up is really good if you like French cuisine, especially poultry cooked with wine. Why? Because this IS the second time around to bring France to your table.  March 22 marked celebration of Coq Au Vin Day, not to be confused with National Coq Au Vin Day which is today.

May 29 is...

NATIONAL Coq Au Vin Day

Via Sharla Shults

Via Sharla Shults

The word for today is "praline". No other spelling other than p-r-a-l-i-n-e. How you pronounce it is an entirely different and somewhat debatable subject matter. Pray-leen, praw-line or prah-lean? In the good ol' USA, the most acceptable pronunciation is "pray-leen". You know...just like something you do in church. Along the East Coast of Georgia, it's pronounced "praw-line" if you please. In Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast, the tendency leans more toward the southern “prah-leen” because of the French cultural influence in the area. The candy's namesake after all is du Plessis-Praslin, a 17th century French nobleman. No matter how you pronounce it, praline candy makes for a mighty fine treat.

June 24...
National Pralines Day

Via Sharla Shults