Posted on 11/14/2024 6:51:39 AM PST by Red Badger
NATIONAL PICKLE DAY
National Pickle Day recognizes the tart, sometimes sweet, and even spicy pickle. Each year on November 14th, pickle lovers pop open pecks of their preferred preserved pickle. It may be a Dill, Gherkin, Cornichon, Brined, Kosher Dill, Polish, Hungarian, Lime, Bread and Butter, Swedish and Danish, or Kool-Aid Pickle. No matter your choice, eat them all day long.
#NationalPickleDay
The term pickle comes from the Dutch word pekel, meaning brine. In the United States, the word pickle typically refers to a pickled cucumber. However, just about any fruit or vegetable can be pickled.
The process typically starts with a blanching process, depending on the fruit or vegetable. Then the product is packed into jars with seasonings that will give the pickles their flavor. They can be spicy, tart, or sweet. However, the tartness and sweetness come from the brine. A basic brine includes vinegar and water. Various amounts of sugar adjust the level of sweetness in the brine.
Pickle Facts
We consume a phenomenal 5,200,000 pounds of pickles each year in the United States. While pickles can be high in sodium, they are a good source of vitamin K. In moderation, they make a great snack.
Food vendors sometimes serve pickles on a stick at fairs or carnivals. They are known as stick pickles.
A rising trend in the United States is deep-fried pickles. The pickle is wrapped in dough or dipped in breading and deep-fried.
The popularity of the pickle dates back thousands of years to 2030 B.C. At that time, traders imported cucumbers from India to the Tigris Valley. Here the people first preserved and ate the cucumbers as pickles.
Cleopatra attributed her good looks to her diet of pickles.
Even Julius Caesar craved the benefits of pickles. He believed pickles lent physical and spiritual strength and gave them to his troops.
Snack on a pickle to celebrate, but don't stop there. This snack is multipurpose. They make delicious additions to salads and sandwiches. Grind them up and make a relish. Experimenting with pizza? Top it with some pickles. If your Sloppy Joe is missing a little zing, add some pickles. While not everything is better with pickles (ice cream?), a little experimentation goes a long way with pickles.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PICKLE DAY
Try tasting pickled carrots, cauliflower, or watermelon. Even some proteins are pickled, such as eggs. What's your favorite kind of pickle? Sweet, spicy, dill? Let us know by using #NationalPickleDay and posting on social media.
Educators, visit theNational Day Calendar Classroomfor project ideas, puzzles and more to use in your classroom.
NATIONAL PICKLE DAY HISTORY
While this holiday has been celebrated for 70 years on various days, National Day Calendar has not identified the founder of the day. However, in 1949, the first observance began with encouragement from the Pickle Packers Association.
November 14th Celebrated (And Not So Celebrated) History
1886
Inventor Friedrich Soennecken developed the two-hole puncher. He designed the tool to punch holes in numerous sheets of paper at the same time. He also receives credit for developing the binder.
1889
In an attempt to replicate the journey made by Phileas Fogg in the novel by French author Jules Verne and travel Around the World in Eighty Days, pioneering journalist Nellie Bly (aka Elizabeth Cochrane), departed from Hoboken, New Jersey on the Steam Ship the Augusta Victoria. She would complete the trip in 72 days.
1910
From a makeshift deck on the USS Birmingham, Aviator Eugene Burton Ely completes the first shipboard takeoff off the coast of Hampton Roads, Virginia.
1922
The British Broadcasting Company begins broadcasting in London.
1969
The three-member crew of Apollo 12 are launched into orbit for the second mission to land on the Moon. Commander Charles Conrad, Pilot Alan L. Bean, and Command Module Pilot Richard F. Gordon executed the mission.
November 14th Celebrated (And Not So Celebrated) Birthdays
Robert Fulton - 1765
Fulton partnered with Robert R. Livingston to bring the steamboat to a successful commercial operation.
Claude Monet - 1840
The artist was the founder of the French impressionist movement. Some of his most recognized works of art include Bouquet of Sunflowers, Water Lilies, and The Water Lily Pond.
Mamie Geneva Doud - 1896
Mamie Doud married Dwight D. Eisenhower and served as the 36th First Lady of the United States. Her tenure followed World War II, and she became known for her ability to organize dinners and events.
Mary Greyeyes - 1920
During World War II, Greyeyes became the first Indigenous woman to join Canada's armed forces. A member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, she joined the Canadian Women's Army Corps in 1942 and served until 1946.
Edward H. White II - 1930
On June 3, 1965, White became the first person to walk in space. He was tragically killed in 1967 during a flight simulation aboard Apollo 1. The other casualties included Virgil I. Grissom and Roger B. Chaffee. They were the first human losses of the U.S. space program.
I don’t want a pickle, I just want to ride my motorcicle.........
I remember my mom & grandma making bread and butter pickles. They were very good, but it’s hard to beat the tangy flavor and crunch of a good dill pickle.
Pickle juice can also help to relieve leg cramps but is not so good for your blood pressure.
I'll say! Few could resist her.
Historical Portrait of Cleopatra
Based on various ancient sources and artistic depictions, here is a summary of the historical portrait of Cleopatra VII Philopator:
Hair and Eyes: Dark brown or black hair, and dark eyes, consistent with her Macedonian Greek heritage and possibly Near Eastern influences.
Complexion: Fair but still olive-toned, reflecting her mixed ancestry.
Nose: Aquiline, a characteristic feature of Hellenistic royalty.
Hairstyle: Twisted locks, similar to those depicted on coins and frescoes from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Jewelry: Inspired by real Hellenistic artifacts, including a snake armband similar to one at the Getty Museum.
Clothing: In the style of ancient Greek chitons, with a diadem (royal headband) worn over her head.
Makeup: Possibly more modernized due to reference limitations, but likely featured subtle, natural colors.
Accessories: Holding a papyrus scroll, symbolizing her extensive education and interests in languages, mathematics, philosophy, and rhetoric.
Artistic Depictions:
Roman paintings from Pompeii and Herculaneum, such as the fresco from the House of Marcus Fabius Rufus, show Cleopatra with pale skin and reddish hair.
The Roman wall painting in Room 71 of the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Italy, depicts Cleopatra reclining, wearing a royal diadem, and consuming poison with her son Caesarion.
Egyptian papyrus paintings, such as the hand-painted papyrus of Cleopatra VII Philopator, feature her with a dramatic black background and a more naturalistic appearance.
Coinage and Iconography:
Cleopatra’s coinage portraits typically feature her with a Hellenistic-Greek royal diadem, often with a white-cloth headband or a golden variety with a red jewel at the center.
The veil worn over her hairdo in the Pompeii painting from the House of Marcus Fabius Rufus did not appear in her coinage portraits but was worn by earlier Ptolemaic queens with similar hairstyles.
In Conclusion:
The historical portrait of Cleopatra VII Philopator is characterized by her dark hair and eyes, fair but olive-toned complexion, aquiline nose, and Hellenistic-inspired jewelry and clothing. Artistic depictions from ancient Rome and Egypt, as well as her coinage iconography, provide a nuanced understanding of her appearance.
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No Jerkin’ your Gherkin on Pickle day.
“Cleopatra attributed her good looks to her diet of pickles.”
It didn’t work for Kamala.
Today Jeffrey Toobin will be workin’ the gherkin so do NOT Zoom call him. Maybe he finally put a little piece of tape over the camera.
Stop Ryming now I mean it... anyone want a peanut?
My daughter just took a pickling class - and I plan to as well.
This year, I’m going with pickled jalapeños - family loves them and they’ll make great gifts next Christmas.
Whoa, that’s deep in the well... :^)
Not related to pickles, but motercicles...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8zgRiDYWjk
Pickle zucchini.................
Can not find them in most stores but really delicious.
Cajun Fried Fish Sandwich with Lime-Pickle Mayo
Crunchy, golden, cornmeal crust and moist, tender, flaky interior with no fishy flavor.
Ing Lime-Pickle Mayo Mix 1/2 cup mayo, 2 tbl chp sweet pickle, 1 1/2 tbl lime juice, 2 tsp lime zest. Cajun Fish 4-6 white fish filets (flounder, sole) 1/2 cup milk, 2/3 cup flour. Egg mixture: 2 lge eggs 2 tsp water 1/4 tsp ea s/p 1/4 tsp sweet smoked paprika. Cornmeal breading: 1 cup cornmeal salt to taste 1/4 tsp ea cayenne, gar/powder 1/2 tsp dried dill, oil for frying, sandwich roll, lettuce and tomato
Instructions Soak fish filets, milk in shallow dish 20 min, turning once. Beat eggs and water lightly add s/p and smoked paprika. On another plate, combine cornmeal, salt, cayenne, dill and garlic powder.
Pat filets dry w/ p/towel. Dredge each in flour and shake off excess. Coat floured fish w/ egg and then cornmeal mixture. Air-dry 15 min. Heat about 1/4" oil over med. When hot (test w/ breading crumbs), cook fillets 2 min per side til light golden brown.
Allow filets to rest on baking sheet lined with paper towels 1-2 min before serving. Sandwich w/ lettuce and tomato, top w/ lime mayo.
Notes While plant-based milk doesn’t contain casein, the protein in dairy milk that neutralizes the fishy smell, it still works wonders for reducing fishy odors.
Many things other than cucumbers can be pickled. As a kid I often enjoyed pickled beets, pickling hard boiled eggs in the same batch. Then pickling hot peppers, purple onions, zucchini, Jicama, Kimchi, apples, peaches, watermelon rind, etc.
I’d say Kamala is pretty “pickled” right now.
Pickled herring?.................
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