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Celebrate Bouillabaisse, Monkeys, Roast Chestnuts, and Alabama 12-14-2022 The Village [1]
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Date: 2022-12-14
Ah, Hamlet, I did not know him well.
Enjoy the day! ! ! ! ! ! !
National Bouillabaisse Day
Bouillabaisse, a fish stew native to Marseille, France, is celebrated today. Bouillabaisse translates from the word "bolhir" meaning to boil, and "abaissar" meaning to reduce heat or simmer. It is so named because in making it, broth is first boiled, and then different types of fish are added one at a time, with the heat being reduced to a simmer if it begins to boil. When Marseille was founded in 600 BCE, a fish stew called kakavia was eaten, which was similar to bouillabaisse. Another similar soup appears in Roman mythology, and was fed to Vulcan by Venus. It is believed that bouillabaisse was created by Marseille fishermen, which they made after returning to port. They used rockfish that they had caught that were too bony to sell to restaurants, boiled them in a cauldron of water, and seasoned them with garlic and fennel. By the nineteenth century, the dish was being served in restaurants and hotels, and being eaten by members of the upper class. By this time fish stock had replaced the boiling water, and saffron was added. Bouillabaisse spread to Paris, and then around the world, and was adapted to local tastes and ingredients. Bouillabaisse typically is made with three types of fish: red rascasse is a must, and sea robin and European conger are usually used as well. The freshness of the fish is an important component of the stew. Other types of fish are sometimes included, as well as shellfish and other seafood, such as sea urchins and mussels. Herbs and spices from the area are used, and common vegetables that are simmered in the broth include leeks, onions, celery, tomatoes, and potatoes. The broth is usually served first, in a soup plate, with a rouille—made of garlic, olive oil, saffron, and cayenne pepper—and bread, or croutons that have been rubbed with garlic. The fish is then served separately on a larger platter. The fish and broth may also be served together in a large soup plate. In Marseille, recipes vary, and some types of the stew that are served to tourists are quite different from the traditional recipe. Similar dishes are also served in other countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. www.checkiday.com/…
International Monkey Day
Monkeys are primates that usually live in trees and are active during the day. There are about 260 different species of monkeys around the world. Scientists classify monkeys into two different categories - old world monkeys found in Asia and Africa and new world monkeys found in the Americas. Believed to be highly intelligent animals, monkeys can vary in size. The smallest monkey, the pygmy marmoset is about 5 inches (13 cm) tall, while the largest, the mandrill can grow up to 3 feet (1 m) in height. In many parts of the world, monkeys are revered... The monkey is the animal representing the 9th year in the 12 year cycles of the Chinese Calendar. www.timeanddate.com/…
x Happy International Monkey Day to all 264 known monkey species! 🐒 pic.twitter.com/GbYWqmQO3e — MUTTS (@MUTTScomics) December 14, 2020
Roast Chestnuts Day
In the chill of December, there’s one warming treat that is especially popular across the world to keep the cold away. Roasted chestnuts are often seen this time of year being cooked by street vendors, and the earthy, spicy scent is more than enough to get anyone into the Christmas spirit… Roast Chestnut’s day is a relatively new day in the calendar, but the practice of roasting chestnuts has been around for donkey’s years. Although it’s hard to pinpoint exactly when they started to become so popular, historians pencil the 16th century in as being a turning point, when the nuts would be sold by street vendors to anyone wanting a quick and warming snack. It has also long been a tradition in Portugal to eat them roasted on Saint Martin’s Day, and in Tuscany on Saint Simon’s Day. When chestnuts are carefully roasted, the natural sweetness of the nut is revealed. This makes them an ideal snack if you want something to stave off a sweet tooth that also happens to be quite nutritious, chestnuts being comparatively low in calories and being a good source of fibre. They are also very rich in vitamin C, which may come as a surprise to you. Although they are technically nuts, they taste very unlike other nuts – the sweet, earthy taste is certainly worth a try if you’ve never had one before – and Roast Chestnuts Day is the perfect time to try that first one. www.daysoftheyear.com/…
x Day 19 of #ChemAdvent looks at some of the compounds behind the aroma of roast chestnuts 🌰 pic.twitter.com/i7K6WS4mPQ — Compound Interest (@compoundchem) December 19, 2020
National Alabama Day
The 22nd state to join the union, Alabama has played pivotal roles in U.S. history, scientific advancements and its magnificent landscapes attract visitors from far and wide. Alabama enjoys 60 miles of shoreline along the Gulf Coast. While the coastal region is dotted with swamps and bayous, it also includes beautiful sandy beaches. Move northward from the coast, and the lowlands provide the fertile soils of the Black Belt, land that long yielded productive cotton crops. The Northern half of the state is dominated by the forested hills and valleys of the Appalachians. As the original capital of the Confederacy until May of 1861 during the American Civil War, the small town of Montgomery set the stage for the secessionist government. Nearly 100 years later, the Civil Rights Movement would find a home and erupt across the state marching its vision to the rest of the country. nationaldaycalendar.com/…
Famous people from Alabama include — Hank Williams, Joe Louis, Helen Keller, Channing Tatum, Jesse Owens, Courteney Cox, Rosa Parks, Tallulah Bankhead, Nat King Cole, & Harper Lee.
Famous Alabama WWII formation: The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African American military pilots and airmen who fought in World War II. They formed the 332d Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Forces.
I will be traveling from 6 AM - 6:30 PM on Thursday, so wish me fair winds!
Safe and Happy Travels to All!
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