Good morning, welcome to February: National Fettuccine Day. We’re having Chicken this evening for dinner and if David would eat Fettuccine, I would make Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo for dinner because Charlie hasn’t ever had it and I think he would like it. But that is out. I will have to wait till we visit Olive Garden and order it then Charlie can try it for dinner. If you aren’t busy this week, would you like to go to Olive Garden for lunch?
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
Facts about Fettuccine:
Fettuccine is a flat, thick noodle made of Flour and Egg which means “little ribbons” in Italian.
The original recipe for Fettuccine “Alfredo” is Pasta made from Fettucine Noodles tossed with one part Parmesan Cheese and 3 parts Butter.
Fettuccine was named by an Italian restaurateur at his restaurant Alfredo on the Via della Scrofa in Rome in 1914.
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, early movie stars, fell in love with Alfredo while on their honeymoon in 1927. This helped to make the dish and Alfredo world famous.
There are authentic “Alfredo’s” restaurants in the US, including Alfredo’s at Rockefeller Center in New York City is the most well-known.
Why National Fettuccine Alfredo Day?
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day is a celebration of flavor and a celebration of Alfredo Lelio for his recipe in making the Fettuccine. Alfredo, whose wife was pregnant and therefore lacked appetite, leveraged the wisdom of his talent and kitchen prowess to come up with a dish that would challenge his wife’s lack of appetite. Motivated by his desire to see his child born strong and healthy, Alfredo made efforts to prepare a dish that his wife would certainly not reject. Credit to the remarkable outcome of Alfredo’s creation, Fettuccine has maintained its place in the menu of different restaurants and a must-have every once in a while, for all Pasta enthusiasts.
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day is therefore a celebration of the talent of Alfredo Lelio and his achievement being the brainchild of a recipe that is now popular especially among Italian restaurants. As a result of the popularity of Fettuccine, different restaurants have made efforts to experiment with different ingredients, including Shrimp, Mushrooms, and Spinach, an action that has seen the Fettuccine take many different forms while maintaining the remarkable flavor. Fettuccini goes very well with different vegetable and protein forms and can be complemented with a glass of White Wine and end the meal with Fruit dessert.
How can we celebrate National Fettuccine Alfredo Day?
- Learning to prepare Fettuccine for dinner.
- Post your dish on Social Media
- Serve Fettuccine in your favorite restaurant
Interesting facts about National Fettuccine Alfredo Day:
Among the most interesting facts about the National Fettuccine Alfredo Day include:
- Fettuccine is a creation of Alfredo Lelio who was making it for his pregnant wife.
- Fettuccine is an amazing food during pregnancy, challenging the expectant mother’s appetite while quenching her nutritional needs.
- Fettuccine goes back to as early as 1908 and was inspired by feelings of love, concern, and the desire to have a healthy and well-nourished baby.
- While Fettuccine has an Italian descent, the meal has gained popularity over the years and is now served in different parts of the world, especially where Italians have set up restaurants.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
