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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Mayonnaise Information ~ Creamy Corn-Broccoli Bake ~ Jim Plumbridge ~ National Eat What You Want Day

  


Good 47º cloudy morning. 
 
 
Yesterday was clear and sunny and we topped at 73º.
 

Then the clouds moved in and the temperatures dropped.

 
Picture of the Day...Elinor Donahue 84 years old
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elinor_Donahue


 
Interesting about mayonnaise........
 


Mayonnaise, colloquially referred to as "mayo", is a thick, cold, and creamy sauce commonly used on sandwicheshamburgerscomposed salads, and French fries. It also forms the base for various other sauces, such as tartar saucefry sauceremouladesalsa golfranch dressing, and rouille.

 

Mayonnaise is an emulsion of oilegg yolk, and an acid, either vinegar or lemon juice; there are many variants using additional flavorings. The color varies from near-white to pale yellow, and its texture from a light cream to a thick gel.

 

Commercial eggless imitations are made for those who avoid chicken eggs because of egg allergies, to limit dietary cholesterol, or because they are vegans.

 

The origin of the name mayonnaise is unclear, though some records indicate its introduction to the early 1800s, with numerous suggested, sometimes contradictory suggestions.

 

A common theory is that it is named for Port Mahon (Maó in Menorcan), itself named after its founder Mago Barca, in Menorca, in honor of the 3rd Duke of Richelieu's victory over the British in 1756, and in fact the name mahonnaise is used by some authors. But the name is only attested several decades after that event. One version of this theory says that it was originally known as salsa mahonesa in Spanish, but that spelling too is only attested later.

 

Imitations

Miracle Whip was developed as a less expensive imitation of mayonnaise. Because it doesn't meet the legal definition of mayonnaise, it is marketed as salad dressing.

 

Egg-free imitations of mayonnaise are available for vegans and others who avoid eggs or cholesterol, or who have egg allergies. In the U.S., these imitations cannot be labelled as "mayonnaise" because the definition of mayonnaise requires egg. Egg-free imitations generally contain soya or pea protein as the emulsifying agent to stabilize oil droplets in water. Well-known brands include Nasoya's Nayonaise, Vegenaise and Just Mayo in North America, and Plamil Egg Free in the United Kingdom.

 

Commercial mayonnaise marketed in jars originated in Philadelphia in 1907 when Amelia Schlorer began marketing a mayonnaise recipe originally used in salads sold in her family's grocery store. Mrs. Schlorer's mayonnaise was an instant success with local customers and eventually grew into the Schlorer Delicatessen Company. Around the same time in New York City, a family from Vetschau, Germany, at Richard Hellmann's delicatessen on Columbus Avenue, featured his wife's homemade recipe in salads sold in their delicatessen. The condiment quickly became so popular that Hellmann began selling it in "wooden boats" that were used for weighing butter. In 1912, Mrs. Hellmann's mayonnaise was mass-marketed and was trademarked in 1926 as Hellmann's Blue Ribbon Mayonnaise. After numerous corporate iterations, Hellmann's is now marketed in the Eastern United States and as Best Foods Mayonnaise in the Western United States. Mayonnaise sales are about US$1.3 billion per year in the U.S.

 

 

From Mr. Food
 

Dig your fork into the crunchy, golden topping of our Creamy Corn-Broccoli Bake and you'll find even more yummy, and healthier-for-you goodness! This easy throw-together makes for a hearty side dish or, throw some chicken in and you've got a family-perfect dinner recipe!
 

 

  • 3/4 cup coarsely crumbled saltine crackers, divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
  • 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

 

 

  1. Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a 1-1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
     
  2. In a large bowl, combine cracker crumbs and melted butter; mix well. Reserve 1/3 cup of the cracker crumb mixture and set aside. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl; mix well and spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with the reserved cracker crumb mixture.
     
  3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until heated through and top is golden.
 
 
Special birthday today, my nephew Jim Plumbridge is celebrating. He is former US Navy and now a real estate broker.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMY!! xo
 
 
Historically this date..........
1858 – Minnesota is admitted as the 32nd U.S. State.


1880 – Seven people are killed in the Mussel Slough Tragedy, a gun battle in California


1907 – 32 Shriners are killed when their chartered train derails at a switch near Surf Depot in Lompoc, California.


1945 – World War II: Off the coast of Okinawa, the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill, is hit by two kamikazes, killing 346 of her crew. Although badly damaged, the ship is able to return to the U.S. under her own power.


1996 – The 1996 Mount Everest disaster: on a single day eight people die during summit attempts on Mount Everest.

 


And births this date include...
1888 – Irving Berlin, American composer (d. 1989)
 
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1894 – Martha Graham, American dancer and choreographer (d. 1991)
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1904 – Salvador Dalí, Spanish painter (d. 1989)
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1911 – Phil Silvers, American actor and comedian (d. 1985)
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1912 – Foster Brooks, American actor and comedian (d. 2001)
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1935 – Doug McClure, American actor (d. 1995)
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1963 – Natasha Richardson, English/American actress (d. 2009)
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All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Friday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo

Observed annually on May 11th, National Eat What You Want Day sets diets aside for a day of indulgence.  It’s about having one day a year of eating with no regrets. Whether you love donuts or fast food, today is your day to gratify without feeling guilty.
Chili cheese dogs, greasy hamburgers, french fries, potato chips, cake, cookies, candy, and ice cream are just a few of the things you can enjoy today without remorse. Decadent food is definitely on the menu today. The saying, “Everything in moderation” applies to this holiday quite aptly. Though, we’re not quite sure they meant EVERYTHING at the same time.
However, a sample of this and a sample of that sure has a way satisfying a sweet tooth or a greasy yearning. Need a salt fix? This holiday offers it. How about a crunch craving? Yep, we’re sure you can find what you’re looking for. Whether it’s a rich, fried or fast, frozen, baked, or spicy eat what you want.
Some of us have that one irresistible food that we avoid at all costs because we know if it’s in the house we’ll eat it all. It’s our weakness, our kryptonite. This holiday suggests that we bend to our kryptonite just this one time each year.

 

NATIONAL EAT WHAT YOU WANT DAY HISTORY

Created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of wellcat.com, Eat What You Want Day is just a way to enjoy life with friends and family. Many nutritionists even agree that “taking a short break” from your diet regimen is actually good for you.
 

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