Posted on 11/18/2022 5:29:47 AM PST by Red Badger
NATIONAL VICHYSSOISE DAY
November 18th recognizes a cold soup that is loved by many. It is National Vichyssoise Day.
#NationalVichyssoiseDay
Made thick with pureed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream and chicken stock, Vichyssoise is traditionally served cold though sometimes is eaten hot.
In the United States, Vichyssoise is pronounced: vish – e – swaz.
Culinary historians debate the origin of Vichyssoise. However, the man most credited with the reinvention of the soup is French chef Louis Diat. Back in 1950, New Yorker Magazine interviewed Diat, who was the chef at the Ritz Carlton in New York City; he told them:
“In the summer of 1917, when I had been at the Ritz seven years, I reflected upon the potato and leek soup of my childhood which my mother and grandmother used to make. I recalled how during the summer my older brother and I used to cool it off by pouring in cold milk and how delicious it was. I resolved to make something of the sort for the patrons of the Ritz.”
Recipes have been found for soup very similar to Vichyssoise but served hot dating back as far as 1869.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL VICHYSSOISE DAY
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NATIONAL VICHYSSOISE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this filling holiday.
November 18th Celebrated History
1914
Mary McDermott gave birth to triplets weighing a total of 24 pounds (10.9 kg), the heaviest set of triplets ever born. During their lifetime, she and her husband Michael would have three sets of twins and six single babies.
1928
Walt Disney’s animated cartoon Steamboat Willie premiered at the Colony Theatre in New York City debuting the character Mickey Mouse.
1949
Vice-President Alben W. Barkley and Jane Rucker Hadley wed in St. Louis, MO. The event marks the first marriage of a vice-president while in office.
1970
The University of Stanford Chemist and Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling shared his findings that high doses of Vitamin C could ward off the common cold.
2006
The Celtic Woman set a world record with their self-title album when it spends 108 weeks on Billboards World Album’s chart from March 26, 2005, to November 18, 2006.
November 18 Celebrated Birthdays
Rose Markwood Knox – 1857
From a $5,000 investment, she and her husband, Charles, began a gelatin business that grew into the brand name we recognize today.
Dorothy Dix – 1861
Considered the first syndicated advice columnist, Dorothy Dix was born Elizabeth Meriwether Gilmer. Much of the journalist’s career is noted for her coverage of high profile murder cases.
Frances Marion – 1888
The noted screenwriter, journalist, and writer won two Academy Awards during her career. The first was for Best Writing for The Big House in 1930 and the second was for Best Story for The Champ in 1932.
Johnny Mercer – 1909
In 1942, the lyricist co-founded Capitol Records with Buddy DeSylva and Glenn E. Wallichs.
Alan Shepard Jr. – 1923
On May 5, 1961, aboard the Mercury Redstone-3, Alan Shepard was launched into space. The successful mission made him the first American in space. He’s also one of 12 people who have walked on the moon.
Wilma Mankiller -1945
In 1985, the Cherokee activist and social worker became the first woman named the Principle Chief of the modern Cherokee Nation.
Cold Potato Soup Ping!......................
It’s 12 degrees this morning. Cold soup sound great!
What idiot put this special day in NOVEMBER? I guess all of June is out because of queer people.
“vish – e – swaz”
SWAZ?? Where did that “z” come from?
Generation Z...................
Gazpacho....................
I just tried “gazpacho” with a silent “z.”
Sounds like a gay Mexican cowboy.
I know there's a slim chance of it happening.
Doesn't mean we can't throw it in her face.
Pronounced by Popeye apparently.
“Bon-jure Madem-zwollie”
You didn't hear it from me, but stick to the consommé.
Waiter, waiter, there’s a fly in my consommé!
Ssh, don’t speak so loud. The other guests will want one too!
Q. What is the origin of the ‘Waiter, there’s a fly in my soup’ joke?
A: A NUMBER of ‘Waiter ...’ jokes are attributed to the notoriously rude waiters at Lindy’s Restaurant in New York, whose replies include: ‘It’s possible. The chef used to be a tailor’ and ‘Don’t worry. How much soup can a fly drink?’ Lindy’s was started in August 1921 by Leo Lindemann and was as famous for the backchat of its waiters as for its clientele of comics, gangsters, show-biz stars and other celebrities. Among examples of repartee recorded on their menu (always entailing criticism of the customer and/or the food) are some which have gone on to become almost traditional: ‘Waiter, do you serve shrimps here?’ Lindy’s waiter: ‘Sure. We don’t care how tall you are. Sit down.’ and ‘Waiter, this coffee tastes like tea.’ Lindy’s waiter: ‘Forgive me, sir. I must have given you the hot chocolate by mistake.’
“What’s this fly doing in my soup?”
“Looks like the backstroke.”
Waiter, there’s fly in my soup!
In that case, we’ll have to charge you extra for the full meal...............
“What’s this fly doing in my soup?”
“His name is Jesus, and he’s taking a stroll.”.................
Does a Vichyssoise fly surrender after one bite?
Vichyssoise. Meh.
Now if there is a National Bouillabaisse Day, I’d be interested.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouillabaisse?wprov=sfti1
Gourmet Restaurant - Ray Stevens
Well I went to the Chez Paris
The food was good there I’d been told
They said I should try some of that there Vichyssoise
But when they brought it, it was cold
I said, “Don’t you just have some tomater soup?”
And he said, “The gazpacho is awfully nice”
I said, “Well bring me a big bowl of that.”
And he did and dad blame if it wasn’t cold as ice!
Oh you can have those high priced gourmet restaurants
Yeah the waiters act snooty and walk kind of fruity and they won’t bring you what you want!
Well, I like greens, and cornbread and beans, and a big ol’ glass of iced tea
I tell ya friends, those gourmet restaurants ain’t for me!
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