Posted on 05/07/2024 12:37:09 PM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL ROAST LEG OF LAMB DAY
Each year on May 7th, National RoastLeg of Lamb Day makes a menu suggestion worthy of a celebration. The leg of lamb is a mild and tender cut of meat that, when roasted, is a unique and tasty dish to many. A typical preparation involves covering the leg of lamb with butter, rosemary sprigs pushed inside incisions cut in the leg, and rosemary leaves sprinkled on top. The lamb is then roasted for two hours at 360 degrees.
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Lamb is a lean red meat loaded with nutrition. Of course, it's going to deliver the protein at 25 grams per 3 ounce serving. But it also provides potassium and vitamin B-12. Another good reason to eat lamb is the iron, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Roasted or grilled vegetables pair well with roast leg of lamb. Consider asparagus, roast cauliflower, or tomatoes. Mix up a spring salad or for a touch of acid, a coleslaw. Rice complements lamb, too, as do mashed or baked potatoes. Add your favorite gravy or herb sauce. Finish the meal with a chocolate souffle or lemon tarts.
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NATIONAL ROAST LEG OF LAMB DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this tasty food celebration.
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May 7th Celebrated History 1847
The American Medical Association is founded in Philadelphia, PA. The founding members elect Dr. Nathaniel Chapman as the first president of the new organization.
1946
Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka found Tokyo Telecommunication Engineering Corporation. The company is later named Sony.
1954
Construction begins on the world's longest suspension bridge. The Mackinac Bridge opened to traffic three years later in November 1957, connecting the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan for the first time.
1992
Michigan's legislature became the 38th state to ratified a constitutional amendment proposed in 1789. The 203-year-old legislation limits mid-term salary increases and requires an election before raises can take effect. In essence, voters have the opportunity to elect new representation before raises take place. College student, Gregory Watson's paper for his government class proposed the amendment was still eligible for ratification. After receiving a poor grade from a doubting teaching assistant, the topic became a rallying point. Two states vied to be the 38th states to ratify the amendment, Michigan and New Jersey. Don W. Wilson, U.S. Archivist, certified 27th Amendment on May 18th. At the time, one state was unaware they had already ratified the amendment. Kentucky's ratification took place in 1792 and as a result, the honor of being the 38th state actually belongs to Alabama which ratified the amendment on May 5, 1992.
May 7th Celebrated Birthdays
Mary Mahoney - 1845
In 1879, Mary Mahoney became the first African American professional nurse when she graduated from the New England Hospital's nursing school. She also formed the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses after the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States demonstrated a slow response to accepting black nurses.
Gary Cooper - 1901
Gary Cooper appeared in more than 80 films during a career that lept from silent movies to sound almost effortlessly. He was nominated for his first Academy Award in 1937 for his role in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. Cooper would go on to earn two Best Actor Academy Awards for Sergeant York (1942) and High Noon (1953). In 1961, the Academy presented him with an honorary award for his career achievements.
Eva Peron - 1919
The Argentine actress became the first lady of Argentina in 1946. Peron became a powerful political figure, advocating for women's suffrage and the rights of the poor.
Ishiro Honda - 1911
The Japanese filmmaker is best known for co-creating the Godzilla film franchise.
Michael P. Murphy - 1976
The U.S. Navy SEAL officer served during the War in Afghanistan and for his actions received the military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Murphy was killed by enemy forces during Operation Red Wing near Asadabad, Afghanistan on June 28, 2005.
I don’t do Lamb. I would like to raise Sheep for the wool for crafting and such, but they are just TOO CUTE to eat when they are Lambs! And Beau says, ‘Sheep! They’re just LOOKING for a reason to die!’ He dislikes Sheep. His Dad raised Sheep when he was a ‘kid’ (!)
And I dislike Goats! I was ‘in charge’ of milking them when I was a ‘kid’ (!) and was ‘farmed out’ as cheap labor to my Aunt’s Dairy Farm for the Summers. (Thanks, Mom!) BUT - I WOULD make an exception for Angora Goats - also for the wool. Or maybe it’s fur? Whatever. I also like Angora Rabbits for the fur - but I don’t like eating Rabbit. Ugh!
What about Alpaca? Why doesn’t anyone eat them? They can’t be much different. And there used to be scores of Alpaca Farms around...thanks to Multi-Level Marketing. ;)
And don’t even get me STARTED on Our Lord separating the Sheep from the Goats when He returns! (Matthew 25:31-46)
So many questions! So. Few. Answers! ;)
Sounds delicious. Never can have too much garlic!...................
Mint jelly. Haha. I still remember the look on my Dad’s face in the grocery store up here visiting back in the 80’s. He picked out a leg of lamb in the store, turned it over and saw a tiny container of mint jelly under the plastic wrap. He knew what it was but gave me a disgusted look. I never tried it, sacrilege!
True plus we have the lamb with roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
Goats are way smarter than sheep.
Yes, sheep are dumb. And I know you love goats! :)
Christ is Risen!
I prefer spit-roasted lamb together with spirit-roasted pork, as in Serbian Paschal feasts!
Spit roasted lamb, chest cavity stuffed with lemons.
Frequent basting with oregano, salt, and black pepper in olive oil.
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