January 24 celebrates the classic french dish Lobster Thermidor. There are two schools of thought of which chef actually created it. Many food historians claim it was created in January 1894 at Marie's, a famous restaurant in the Boulevard Saint-Denis in Paris, on the evening … [Read more...] about Jan. 24 Celebrates Lobster Thermidor
Fun Food History
November 5 is Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night across the UK
You may recognize the mask, but likely have no inkling of the origins behind Guy Fawkes also known as Bonfire Night. This day is celebrated across the United Kingdom marking the failed attempt of Guy Fawkes to blow up the English Parliament on November 5, 1605. Bonfires … [Read more...] about November 5 is Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night across the UK
Oct. 8 is National Fluffernutter Day
Today is National Fluffernutter Day in the United States. While the name was invented by an ad agency to refer to the combination of marshmallow cream and peanut butter in 1960, the combo dates back to the 1900s with the creation of marshmallow cream. If you haven't heard … [Read more...] about Oct. 8 is National Fluffernutter Day
Fannie Farmer’s Classic Parker House Rolls
Parker House rolls have regained their place at the dinner table in recent years. There is nothing more white and delicious than these "pocketbook rolls", and when you are breaking your low carb regime for a treat, these are the best. The name comes from The Parker House, … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Classic Parker House Rolls
August 23, 1902: Fannie Farmer Opens Her Own Cooking School
On August 23, 1902, pioneering cookbook author Fannie Farmer, who changed the way Americans prepare food by advocating the use of standardized measurements in recipes, opens Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery in Boston. In addition to teaching women about cooking, Farmer later … [Read more...] about August 23, 1902: Fannie Farmer Opens Her Own Cooking School
