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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Weather/Fog ~ Pictures of the Day ~ Sombreros ~ Citrus Twist Pasta ~ Alex Corsaro ~ National Tortellini Day

  


Good 40º some fog morning.
 
 
Yesterday, again, we had super fog...........
 


Before 11:am the fog left. We topped at 64º.
 
 
Pictures of the Day... interesting cat beds😀
 


 
Interesting about sombreros.............
 

sombrero (Spanish for 'hat', lit.'shadower'; Spanish: [somˈbɾeɾo]) is a type of wide-brimmed Mexican men's hat used to shield the face and eyes from the sun. It usually has a high, pointed crown; an extra-wide brim (broad enough to cast a shadow over the head, neck, and shoulders of the wearer) that is slightly upturned at the edge; and a chin strap to hold it in place.

 

In Mexico, this hat type is known as a sombrero de charro ("charro hat", referring to the traditional Mexican horsemen). In Spanish, any wide-brimmed hat may be considered a sombrero.

Design

Sombreros, like cowboy hats, were designed in response to the demands of the physical environment. The concept of a broad-brimmed hat worn by a rider on horseback can be seen as far back as the Mongolian horsemen of the 13th century, and in the Greek petasos two millennia before that. In hot, sunny climates hats often have evolved wide brims. The exact origin of the Mexican sombrero is unknown, but it is usually accepted that the hat originated with mestizo cowboys in Central Mexico. Although sombrero is usually taken to refer to the traditional Mexican headwear, the term sombrero predates this item of clothing, and has been applied to several differing styles of hat. Other types of hats known as sombrero can be found in South America and Spain, including the sombrero calañéssombrero cordobés and sombrero de catite (Spain), and sombrero vueltiao (Colombia).

Cultural influence

Many early Texan cowboys adopted the Spanish and Mexican sombrero with its flat crown and wide, flat brim. Also called the poblano, these hats came from Spain.

 

The Mexican variation of the sombrero added an even wider brim and a high, conical crown. These are the hats worn by mariachi musicians and charros. Both types of sombreros usually include a barboquejo or chin strap.

 

In the Western United States, the sombrero had a high conical or cylindrical crown with a saucer-shaped brim, highly embroidered and made of plush felt.

 

In the Philippines, due to the influence from Spain brought about by the Manila galleon trade, the term has been assimilated into the Tagalog language in the form of sumbrero and now refers to any hat – from Mexican sombreros (as used in the English language) to baseball caps.

 

The galaxy Messier 104 is known as the Sombrero Galaxy due to its appearance. Similarly, Tampa Stadium was also known as "The Big Sombrero".

 
From Mr. Food
 

SERVES
8
CHILL TIME
1 Hr
COOK TIME
10 Min

Do you ever mix fruit into your pasta salad? It can be pretty tasty! Our Citrus Twist Pasta is full of bright and citrusy flavors, thanks to the addition of mandarin oranges and creamy yogurt. Give this a try and fall in love with something new!

 

  • 1 pound tri-colored twist pasta
  • 1 (8-ounce) container lemon-flavored yogurt
  • 1 (8-ounce) container orange-flavored yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, washed
  • 2 (11-ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained

 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse, drain again and allow to cool slightly.
     
  2. In a large bowl, combine lemon and orange yogurts, salt, and pepper; mix well. Add pasta and mix well, then add spinach and oranges, mixing until thoroughly combined.
     
  3. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
     

 

 

 
Special birthday today.... my Italian son Alex Corsaro. Alex and Brian were BFFs and he lived with us during high school years. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON! Love you!
 
 
Alex and Brian are one day apart in birthdays.... here they were washing windows .....
 
 
And Alex, like Brian, was also a Marine..
 


Historically this date..........
1970 – Black Sabbath, arguably the very first heavy metal album, is released.


1971 – Vietnam War: Backed by American air and artillery support, South Vietnamese troops invade Laos.
 
 
 
1991 – Gulf War: Two laser-guided "smart bombs" destroy the Amiriyah shelter in Baghdad. Allied forces said the bunker was being used as a military communications outpost, but over 400 Iraqi civilians inside were killed.


2011 – For the first time in more than 100 years the Umatilla, an American Indian tribe, were able to hunt and harvest a bison just outside Yellowstone National Park, restoring a centuries-old tradition guaranteed by a treaty signed in 1855.


2017 – Kim Jong-nam, brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, is assassinated at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
 
 


And births this date include....
1919 – Tennessee Ernie Ford, American musician (d. 1991)
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1923 – Chuck Yeager, American fighter and test pilot (d.2020)
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1933 – Kim Novak, American actress
She left Hollywood and wanted to continue with her artistic talent. She lives just northeast of here in Sams Valley.
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1934 – George Segal, American actor (d.2021)
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1942 – Carol Lynley, American actress (d.2019)
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1942 – Peter Tork, American musician and actor (The Monkees)
(d.2019)
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1944 – Stockard Channing, American actress
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All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Tuesday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo

Pasta lovers will enjoy a traditional stuffed pasta during National Tortellini Day on February 13th!
Tortellini is a signature dish from the Italian region of Bologna, where they claim to have created this stuffed pasta packed with flavor. Ravioli, tortellini, and tortellacci are all part of the same family of stuffed pasta. The most common fillings for tortellini are ham, white meat, and Parmesan cheese.
Members of an organization called The Learned Order of the Tortellini in the city of Bologna wear special hats to their meetings that are red and gold and shaped like tortellini. They also wear a ribbon, around their neck that has a gold tortellini hanging on it.  The Learned Order of the Tortellini has a large membership dedicated to the preservation of the traditional tortellini.
There are many ways to prepare a tortellini dish.  You may want to top it with a cheese sauce, cream sauce, pesto or tomato sauce, or follow one of the thousands of cooking blogs available for a great tortellini recipe.

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