From the latest newsletter from Rudy’s – Cooks Paradise in Twin Falls, Idaho – if you have never been there, try to go sometime, you won’t be sorry – I received the following information. Enjoy it!
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March 23, 1857: Fannie Merritt Farmer was born. American culinary authority, and author of the 1896 edition of ‘The Boston Cooking School Cook Book’ which became known in future editions as the ‘Fannie Farmer Cook Book.’ Director of the Boston Cooking School, and founder of Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery. She is often cited as the first cookbook author to introduce standard measurements.
March 24: National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
March 25, 1775: Pecan Day. George Washington planted pecan trees (some of which still survive) at Mount Vernon. The trees were supposedly a gift to Washington from Thomas Jefferson. (Some sources date this planting at 1799).
March 26, 1753: Benjamin Thompson, Count von Rumford was born. American physician who invented the percolator, a pressure cooker and a kitchen stove. He is frequently credited with creating the dessert, Baked Alaska.
March 27: National Spanish Paella Day!
March 28, 1968: ‘Whiskey On A Sunday’ was recorded by the Irish Rovers.
March 29, 1886: Coca-Cola was created by Dr. John Pemberton.”
Just some interesting foodie trivia! Look at Friday, March 27th!
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