Here is another great week of Food Trivia from Rudy’s – A Cook’s Paradise in Twin Falls, ID. We were just there looking for a deep dish ceramic pie dish – my old one cracked.

August 31: It’s grape blessing day in Armenia!

September 1: Oyster season begins.

September 2, 1666: The Great Fire of London began in the shop of the King’s baker. After burning for four days, more than 13,000 buildings had been destroyed.

September 3: National Welsh Rarebit Day

September 4, 1885: National Macadamia Nut Day! Celebrate by making the Grilled Pork with Macadamia Salsa above. *Pssssst: Happy Birthday Patti!

September 5, 1643: Louis XIV, King of France (the ‘Sun King’) was born. A gourmet, gourmand and many say a glutton. During his reign food began to be served in courses, rather than placed on the table all at once, and forks came into widespread use.

September 6: National Coffee Ice Cream Day

For more information about Rudy’s, visit us online at Cook’s Paradise

And for another treat, look at this recipe that Rudy’s sent along! This really looks good. And seeing as how this comes from Australia, it might even be good with lamb. Yum!

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
4 pork fillets or pork leg steaks
Macadamia oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

Salsa Ingredients:
1/2 cup roasted macadamias
1/2 cup diced peach
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon ginger or lime marmalade (optional)
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:
1). Brush the pork fillets with oil and some of the lemon juice and season to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.

2).Combine all the salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes, if time allows.

3).Heat a grill pan or barbecue to very high and sear the pork for 2-3 minutes on each side or cook as desired. Serve with the salsa. This is delicious on a bed of mixed leaves or sauteed potatoes.

Recipe courtesy of Australian Macadamia Society