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THE FOOD REFERENCE NEWSLETTER
Food History, Trivia, Quotes, Humor, Poetry, Recipes
APRIL 25, 2002 Vol 3 #15 ISSN 1535-5659
James T. Ehler, Editor, james@foodreference.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
=> Website News
=> Quotes and Trivia
=> Website of the Week
=> Ancient & Classic Recipes
=> Food Trivia Questions
=> Readers questions
=> This Weeks Calendar
=> Did you know?
=> Who's Who in the Culinary Arts
=> Requested Recipes
=> Answer to Food Trivia Question
=> Subscribe/Unsubscribe information
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WEBSITE NEWS http://www.foodreference.com
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the website, along with a Daily Culinary Quote, Daily Trivia,
Today in Food History, and other interesting culinary facts.
*Beginning May 1, 2002 I will be adding some NEW members only
areas and features to the website and newsletter.
CLICK this link for information:
http://www.foodreference.com/html/quizanswers.html
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QUOTE
"I went to this restaurant last night that was set up like a
big buffet in the shape of an Ouija board. You'd think about
what kind of food you want, and the table would move across
the floor to it."
Steven Wright
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TRIVIA
Heinz sells more than 50% of the ketchup sold in the U.S.
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FOOD TRIVIA QUIZ
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WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Only the best of the best will be recommended here. These are
NOT paid ads, they are my personal recommendations gleaned from
countless websites I have visited during the course of my
research efforts on food related subjects.
THIS WEEK'S WEBSITE OF THE WEEK:
HUB-UK http://www.hub-uk.com/
I think that David Jenkins website is a an excellent compliment
to the Food Reference website. There are recipes for both
professional chefs and beginning cooks. There are contributing
chefs from around the world, so the variety of recipes is
truly astounding. Take the time to visit, you won't regret it!
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READERS QUESTIONS
QUESTION:
On your website you say Fortune cookies were invented in L.A.
Joyce Chen says San Francisco. Can you give me more facts? I am
a journalist working on a (funny) story. Victoria
ANSWER:
Here are two sources, one says Los Angeles won in the 1983
Court of Historical Review, the other says San Francisco won.
I have not had the chance to check the record myself, but I
vote for Los Angeles. In either case it is definitely good
material for a (funny) story.
http://www.democracyweb.com/modelminority.com/history/cookies.htm
http://www.journalism.sfsu.edu/www/pubs/gater/spring95/jan31/fort.htm
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QUOTE
"Some people wanted champagne and caviar when they should have
had beer and hot dogs."
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969)
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TRIVIA
Skim milk contains more calcium than whole milk.
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A PLUG FOR MY EMPLOYER
If you love seafood, stop in to Waterfront Market when you come
to Key West, for the freshest seafood you can find!
Or call 305-296-0778 and order some to be shipped overnight!
Order some Stone Crab Claws before the season ends!
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ANCIENT & CLASSIC RECIPES
In November, 2001 I received several requests for the origin of
the Prince of Wales Cake, and many readers emailed me with
stories placing the origin sometime in the 1920's or 1930's.
Please note that the Inglenook Cookbook (1906), (which is now
on my website), has a recipe for Prince of Wales Cake.
So it is at least as old as 1906. The recipe is here:
http://www.foodreference.com/1906/html/recipes1906cakesstk_109.html
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QUOTE
"Many's the long night I've dreamed of cheese - toasted, mostly."
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)
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TRIVIA
During elections in ancient Greece votes were cast by
scratching the names of candidates inside mussel shells.
I wonder if there are chads on mussel shells?
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THIS WEEKS CALENDAR
(Check the website daily for additional calendar entries)
APRIL 27 - MAY 8 Washington State Apple Blossom Festival
MAY IS:
National Barbecue Month
National Hamburger Month
National Salad Month
National Egg Month
National Salsa Month
National Artisan Gelato Month
MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31
Gazpacho Aficionado Time
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QUOTE
"The age of your children is a key factor in how quickly you
are served in a restaurant. We once had a waiter in Canada who
said, 'Could I get you your check?' and we answered, 'How
about the menu first?'"
Erma Bombeck (1927-1996)
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DID YOU KNOW?
When Tennessee fainting goats are frightened or excited, their
muscles lock up and they often fall over (faint) and lie stiff
for a few seconds. (Also called Myotonic goats, Stiff Leg or
Wooden Leg goats).
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WHO'S WHO IN THE CULINARY ARTS
Mary Mallon (Typhoid Mary) (1870?-1938)
Infamous household cook who was responsible for major outbreaks
of typhoid in the New York City area in 1904, 1907, and 1914.
She was immune to typhoid herself, but was a carrier of the
bacillus, and spread it wherever she worked as a household cook.
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RECIPE REQUESTS FROM READERS
Hi, I'm looking for a Wisconsin cheese soup recipe would you
know of anyone that would have it.
Thank you. Love the site. Great job. Sharon.
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You can use the Vermont Cheese soup recipe on my website:
http://www.foodreference.com/html/beerchvermr.html
AND check the recipe on http://www.cheesesoup.com/recipes.asp
Wisconsin Cheese Soup is at the bottom of the page.
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Email your recipe requests, food info or history
questions to me at james@foodreference.com
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QUOTE
"My mother was a good recreational cook, but what she basically
believed about cooking was that if you worked hard and
prospered, someone else would do it for you."
Nora Ephron
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TRIVIA
Mussels feed by filtering up to 18 gallons of water per day.
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QUOTE
"Dieting: A system of starving yourself to death so you can
live a little longer."
Jan Murray
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TRIVIA
In one year at New York's Yankee Stadium more than 1,600 gallons
plus 2,000,000 individual packets of mustard are consumed.
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Food Reference WebSite at
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QUOTE
"Life is too short for cuisine minceur and for diets. Dietetic
meals are like an opera without the orchestra."
Paul Bocuse
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TRIVIA
Ostrich is a red meat that has a mild beef-like flavor and
shrinks very little when cooked. It is very low in fat and
cholesterol.
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Food Reference Newsletter ISSN 1535-5659
James T. Ehler (webmaster, cook, chef, writer)
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