Ah, yes! Once again we hear from “Rudy’s” and their trivia for this week.

This Week in the History of Food & Drink

August 11, 1858: Dutch physician Christiaan Eijkman was born. Eijkman discovered that beriberi was caused by a poor diet (a lack of vitamin B1), which eventually led to the discovery of vitamins.

August 12, 1856: James Buchanan (‘Diamond Jim’) Brady was born. American financier and philanthropist Brady was known for his collection of diamond jewelry, and for his gargantuan appetite. He was known to eat 6 or 7 giant lobsters, dozens of oysters, clams and crabs, 2 ducks, steak and desserts at a single sitting. He would also mix a pound of caviar into a baked potato. George Rector, a New York restaurateur said he was ‘the best twenty-five customers I ever had.’

August 13, 2004: Julia Child died 2 days before her 92 birthday. American cooking authority, cookbook author, TV Cooking show host, etc. During World War II, she also worked for the OSS from 1941-1945 (The OSS is the forerunner of the CIA).

August 14: National Creamsicle Day

August 15, 1912: Julia Child was born.

August 16: National Rum Day Day

August 17, 1986: A bronze statue of a pig was dedicated at Seattle’s Pike Place Market.

So there you have the information, again. Interesting “stuff” and if you get to Twin Falls, Idaho, be sure that you visit, Rudy’s – A Cooks Paradise! (There’s a good Mexican restaurant right across the street) Cheers!