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TODAY’S FOOD QUOTE“...steam was generated beyond the power of the canister to endure. As a natural consequence, the canister burst, the dead turkey sprang from his coffin of tinplate and killed the cook forthwith.”1852 news report of an early canning industry accident
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY* Florida: Farmer's Day* St. Edwin, patron of tramps and parents of large families.1492 Columbus Day. Christopher Columbus arrived at the Bahamas1810 The first Oktoberfest is celebrated in Munich. Oktoberfest originated as a horse race to celebrate the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria (later King Louis I) to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Today it is a 2 week festival ending on the 1st Sunday in October, during which more than 1 million gallons of beer are consumed at the Munich festival.1849 In Great Britian, Charles Rowley patented a safety pin. (However, safety pins existed prior to his patent)1914 Margaret E. Knight died. American inventor, she invented an improved paper bag machine to make bags with flat bottoms.1923 Jean Nidetch was born. founder of ‘Weight Watchers’, offering dieting products and services. It began as a discussion group for weight loss.1950 Takeshi Kaga was born. A Japanese actor, he is best known as the host of the very successful TV show, 'Iron Chef.' It has been shown around the world dubbed or subtitled. There is an American version of the show on the Food Network, hosted by Kaga's nephew, Mark Dacascos.1963 'Sugar Shack' by Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs, hits number 1 on the charts.1965 Paul Hermann Muller died. A Swiss chemist who discovered that DDT was a potent insecticide. It was the most widely used insecticide for more than 20 years, and helped to increase food production around the world. Due mainly to its accumulation in animals that eat insects, and its toxic effects on them and those further up the food chain, it has been banned in the U.S. since 1972. However its residue is still found in some foods grown in the U.S. in 2002!1983 The last wringer washer machine was made by Maytag.View: Culinary History Calendar for the year -- Oct Food Festivals -- Nov Food Festivals
DID YOU KNOW? Food TriviaCreole and Cajun 'Creole' refers to the descendants of the aristocratic French and Spanish (and some German & Italian) settlers who established New Orleans under Spanish sponsorship in the 1690s. Creole cuisine also has Native American, West Indian and African influences. 'Cajuns' are the descendants from the former French colony in East Canada, called Acadia (Nova Scotia), who were exiled by the English in 1755. Many made their way to Louisiana, settling in the swamps and bayous. Cajun cooking has very little influence of the classical cuisine of Europe - it is truly an American cuisine.CULINARY QUIZ1) This native of Queensland is one of Australia's few contributions to the world's food plants, this tree and its food product were named for an Australian chemist who was born in Scotland. It is said that he never tasted the food named after him.2A) What country produces 2/3 of the world's garlic?a) Mexicob) Chinac) United Statesd) Italye) Brazil2B) Bonus question: What state produces 84% of U.S. domestic garlic?3) This organic acid is the main acid present in apples and other fruits. It is also found in grapes, especially those grown in colder areas. It is used as a food additive and flavoring agent in candies and beverages.4) In old cookbooks, a name sometimes given to the cantaloupe. This tropical tree and its fruit is native to India, and is actually in the cashew family.5) This water soluble vitamin is related to a tobacco alkaloid, and is used to treat pellagra. Good sources are meat, poultry, fish, peanuts, and whole grain cereals.6) This Lebanese specialty is composed of bulgur, parsley, mint, tomatoes, onions, olive oil and lemon juice.7) This nut is still harvested mostly from the wild, although there are a few commercial plantations in its native area (attempts to cultivate it elsewhere have been mostly unsuccessful). The trees (Bertholletia excelsa) grow to a typical 150 feet high, and the 'fruit' that contains the nuts weigh 5 pounds each! Gathering them when they fall to the ground can be dangerous, so harvesters carry shields to protect themselves. There are 8 to 30 nuts inside the hard coconut-like 'fruit', and an axe must be used to open it. The nuts have a high oil content of about 65% by weight.8A) When and where were the first practical vending machines used in the U.S., and what did they vend?8B) When did the first soft-drink vending machines appear?9) When you see the term 'Veronique' on a menu, what one item can you be sure the dish will contain?10A) What family of plants do all of the following belong to: parsnips, anise, cumin, poison hemlock, fennel, and sea holly?10B) What family do these belong to: coriander, dill, caraway, goutweed, celery?Click here for the answers to the Culinary QuizExplore the NEW Food Trivia Quizzes Section
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