TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019Daily Trivia Questions are below TODAY’S FOOD QUOTEDiogenes, the ancient Greek philosopher, once advised a young courtier, "If you lived on cabbage, you would not be obliged to flatter the powerful." To which the courtier replied, "If you flattered the powerful, you would not be obliged to live upon cabbage." Diogenes (404-323 BC)
FOOD HOLIDAYS - TODAY IS:• National Blonde Brownie (‘Blondie’) Day
(Brownie Recipes)
• National Hot Sauce Day (Why are Chili Peppers Hot?)
• Feast of St. Vincent, patron of wine growers and vinegar makers. • Healthy Weight Week (Jan 20-26, 2019)
(Healthy Diets and Dieting Articles)
• Fresh Squeezed Juice Week (Jan 20-26, 2019)
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY1561 Francis Bacon, Viscount Saint Albans, Baron of Verulam aka Sir Francis Bacon, was born. Lawyer, statesman, philosopher, etc.
1832 Mary Ludwig Hays ('Molly Pitcher') died (born Oct 13, 1754). Most famous of the American Revolutionary War soldier's wives who brought water to soldiers on the battlefront - nicknamed 'Molly Pitchers'
1892 Coca-Cola was incorporated. (Coca-Cola Trivia) 1934 Graham Kerr was born. British chef, cookbook author and televison cooking host. Best known for the cooking show 'The Galloping Gourmet' (produced in Canada).
1939 Jeff Smith was born (died July 7, 2004). TV's 'Frugal Gourmet' and cookbook author.
1959 The 7 oz. seamless, recyclable aluminum beer can is introduced by Coors of Golden, Colorado.
(Beer Trivia & Facts) 1972 The album 'American Pie' by Don Mclean began a seven weeks run at #1 on the U.S. charts.
1980 ‘Escape (The Pina Colada Song)’ by Rupert Holmes is #1 on the charts.
1984 The Apple Macintosh computer was introduced in a TV commercial ("1984") during Super Bowl XVIII. Two days later they went on sale to the public. 1985 Two days of record breaking cold temperatures damaged 90% of Florida's orange and grapefruit crop.
(Florida Food Trivia)
1988 The first airport cow lounge. Schiphol airport in Amsterdam opened a special departure lounge for cows, serving pre-flight food and drink to traveling cattle.
1994 Actor Telly Savalas died today (born Jan 21, 1922). In the TV series 'Kojak' he played tough NY City detective Lt. Kojak who had a fondness for Tootsie Roll Pops (lollipops). 1997 Lottie Williams, 48, of Tulas, Oklahoma became the only person known to have been hit by man made debris from space. She was struck on the shoulder while walking in a park, by a small piece of a used Delta II rocket that had been used to launch a military satellite in April, 1996.
1999 'Have You Ever?' by Brandy is #1 on the charts. 2000 Craig Claiborne died (born Sept 4, 1920). Influential American food writer, cookbook author. Food editor and restaurant critic for the NY Times.
2012 U.S. first class postage rates are raised to 45 cents and post cards to 32 cents.
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** UPCOMING FEATURED FOOD FESTIVALS· January 1-31, 2019 - California Restaurant Month
Statewide, California
· January 12-27, 2019 - National Western Stock Show, Rodeo & Horse Show - Denver, Colorado
· January 20-27, 2019 San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego, California
· January 21-Feb 2, 2019 - Restaurant Weeks
San Antonio Area, Texas
· January 23-27, 2019 Key West Food and Wine Festival - Key West, Florida
· January 24-February 3, 2019 133rd Saint Paul Winter Carnival - St. Paul, Minnesota
· January 25-27, 2019 NY Times Travel Show
New York, New York (SEE ALL FOOD FESTIVALS and OTHER FOOD EVENTS)
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** FOOD TRIVIA QUIZ (new DAILY questions)1) In Italian cuisine what are 'priest stranglers'?
2) Was there really a 'Hidden Valley Ranch' where Ranch dressing was invented?
3) In 1636 Roger Williams, founder of Providence said this fruit "is the wonder of all the Fruits growing naturally in those parts...In some parts where the Natives have planted, I have many times seen as many as would fill a good ship, within a few miles compasse."
What fruit was he referring to? Click here for the answers ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Read an article about Chef James and the FoodReference.com website published in the Winona Daily News, Minneapolis StarTribune, and numerous other newspapers: Click here for the Article
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Dedication
This website is dedicated to:
· Gladys Ehler, my mother, who taught me patience and how to make Sauerbraten (it is still my favorite)
· Edward Ehler, my father, who taught me a love of books and history.
· Cpl. Thomas E. Saba, my nephew. Died in action on Feb. 7, 2007 in Iraq. He was 30 yrs. young. Chef James
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