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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 12, 2021 9:42:44 GMT -5
"Join millions of people across the nation on January 12th as they participate in the annual National Marzipan Day. Delve into a sweet confection on National Marzipan Day. On January 12th, the celebration kicks off with creatively formed confections that delight the eyes and mouth! For anyone who does not know, Marzipan is a confection made primarily of sugar or honey and ground almonds, sometimes augmented with almond oil or extract. Although it is often made into sweets such as marzipan-filled chocolate and small imitations of fruits and vegetables, it is also commonly rolled into thin sheets and used as a glaze for icing cakes. Some people specialize in creating small, marzipan animal figures. In some countries, they incorporate this tradition into their New Year’s Day celebrations. Confectioners make marzipan by cleaning raw almonds (by sieving, air elutriation and other electronic or mechanical devices) and then immersing them in water with a temperature just below the boiling point for about five minutes. This process loosens the skin of the almonds, which is removed by passing them through rubber-covered rotating cylinders. They then cook the almonds and coarsely chopped and ground (with up to 35% sugar) into almond flour. After roasting and cooling the almond flour mixture, the confectioner adds sugar and possibly a binding agent such as corn syrup or sorbitol. It is then ready to be molded into any shape."
My notes: While I like almonds, I drink almond milk, never was into Marzipan. What about you?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2021 18:34:24 GMT -5
I love marzipan. It's one of my favorite desserts.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 13, 2022 10:00:32 GMT -5
"Each year on January 12th, curried chicken lovers enthusiastically celebrate National Curried Chicken Day. They fill their dishes with a variety of flavorful spices and serve them to their friends and family. When making a true curried chicken, don’t reach for the curry powder. Instead, stew the chicken in a sauce made from clarified butter (known as ghee) onions, garlic, and a medley of spices such as cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. Other ingredients include chilies and tomatoes.
“Curries came into favor as an excellent way of using up cold meat.” Lizzie Collingham Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors
Curry powder made its way into recipes by way of Britain. Their long-time presence in India left a desire for the flavors of the East on the palates of many of the English. Curry powder and recipes with it existed as early as the 1700s but curried chicken and other curried meat recipes gained popularity during the British Raj beginning in 1858.
In parts of the United States, curried chicken is a popular dish known as Country Captain Chicken, a stewed chicken dish that has been flavored with curry powder.
Country Captain The following clip, originating from the Hobson-Jobson Dictionary, is regarding Country Captain:
“COUNTRY-CAPTAIN. This is in Bengal the name of a peculiar dry kind of curry, often served as a breakfast dish. We can only conjecture that it was a favourite dish at the table of the skippers of ‘country ships,’ who were themselves called ‘country captains,’ as in our first quotation. In Madras the term is applied to a spatchcock dressed with onions and curry stuff, which is probably the original form. [Riddell says: “Country-captain.—Cut a fowl in pieces; shred an onion small and fry it brown in butter; sprinkle the fowl with fine salt and curry powder and fry it brown; then put it into a stewpan with a pint of soup; stew it slowly down to a half and serve it with rice” (Ind. Dom. Econ. 176).]“
1792.—”But now, Sir, a Country Captain is not to be known from an ordinary man, or a Christian, by any certain mark whatever.” Madras Courier, April 26.
c. 1825.—”The local name for their business was the ‘Country Trade,’ the ships were ‘Country Ships,’ and the masters of them ‘Country Captains.’ Some of my readers may recall a dish which was often placed before us when dining on board these vessels at Whampoa, viz. ‘Country Captain.’”—The Fankwae at Canton (1882), p. 33. (Wikipedia)
“Country Captain was served to United States 32nd President, Franklin D. Roosevelt along with General George E. Patton in 1940 by Mrs. W.L. Bullard of Warm Springs, Georgia. Their strong liking of the dish brought its popularity to the Southern United States.”"
My notes: Curry tends to have a different taste depending on the dish. Who has tried this?
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Post by Bob on Jan 16, 2022 18:36:16 GMT -5
Never tried it.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 12, 2023 9:59:02 GMT -5
"National Pharmacist Day on January 12th annually recognizes and honors all pharmacists across the nation. The role of pharmacists has shifted over the years. Where once they served as the classical “lick, stick and pour” dispensary, they now serve as an integrated member of the health care team. Pharmacists are often directly involved in patient care and play a vital role in a patient’s recovery. Historically, pharmacists primarily checked and distributed drugs to doctors for patient prescribed medication. In modern times, pharmacists advise patients and health care providers on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of prescriptions. Additionally, their role includes being a learned intermediary between a prescriber and a patient. By monitoring the health and progress of patients, pharmacists can then ensure the safe and effective use of medication."
My notes: While I believe in holistic health, I do respect the need for medications as needed.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 12, 2024 9:03:14 GMT -5
"On January 12th, everyone is encouraged to find their favorite redhead and give them a peck on Kiss a Ginger Day. Created to support a more positive spin than its counterpart, Kiss a Ginger Day brings sweet kisses to redheads who may have once been teased for their hair color."
My notes: Who has red hair? Do you like it? I'm a brunette. I don't know why people would tease for something like this! Have you ever been teased for your hair color? Red or not? I haven't fortunately.
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Post by Steve on Jan 13, 2024 14:55:40 GMT -5
I love, love, love natural red hair. Let's leave it at that.
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Post by kyng on Jan 14, 2024 16:40:36 GMT -5
What a weird day . I myself don't have red hair, but my dad does (or did... it's mostly gone grey at this point ). Happy Kiss a Ginger Day, I guess!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 16, 2024 20:19:32 GMT -5
I love, love, love natural red hair. Let's leave it at that. Some people have a tendency to like certain colors, hair, eye, etc. Nothing wrong with that What a weird day . I myself don't have red hair, but my dad does (or did... it's mostly gone grey at this point ). Happy Kiss a Ginger Day, I guess! We do have some weird days, don't we? lol
Any of your siblings or other relatives have red hair as well?
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