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.
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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
Enjoy this Vichyssoise recipe.
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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.
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