Good morning, welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: April 20th, 2021. Out of National Quiche Lorraine Day and National Strawberry Picking Day which one would you most like to celebrate and way?
Charlie, David and I haven’t had Quiche Lorraine and none of us want to try this. But if there was a Strawberry Farm near us I would like to take Charlie to pick Strawberries which David loves.
With today being our Anniversary if we were able to pick Strawberries Charlie and I could make David a Strawberry Shortcake which is David’s favorite dessert.
National Quiche Lorraine Day
A dreamy marriage of Cheese and Shortcrust, the humble Quiche is one of the tastiest dishes you can get your mitts on. Served either warm or cold, and packed with Ham or Veggies, this is a super versatile meal that goes with all sorts of sides. Did you know this is pretty simple to cook!
The Quiche Lorraine has a history almost as rich as its crumbly crust and is enjoyed worldwide. Especially during the Ssummer months. So it’s no surprise that fans of the meal have made May 20th a day to celebrate everything that’s great about this delicious, nutritious treat.
History of Quiche Lorraine Day
A Quiche is a kind of open topped pie, which is composed of a case of shortcrust pastry filled with savory Egg Custard and a choice of Veggies and meats. It’s often regarded as being birthed from French cuisine, but it may have started life in medieval Germany.
The Quiche Lorraine is named after the Lorraine region of France, where it was created as an open pie filled up with savory Custard and cubes of Pork fat. Today, you’re more likely to find it made with Bacon cubes rather than fat, but it’s just as tasty.
A Quiche Lorraine was originally made without Cheese, but today you’ll probably find most recipes call for this dairy addition. Usually, recipes call for Cheddar Cheese. But you can use all sorts of Cheese if you wish. Traditionally, a Lorraine doesn’t include Onions – if you do pop Onions in your Quiche Lorraine mixture, you’re making a Quiche Alsacienne.
How to celebrate Quiche Lorraine Day
I have a question for you this morning. Are you feeling hungry? Then you should have a slice or two of Quiche Lorraine. If you’re in the mood to cook, this would be a great excuse to try your hand at making a Quiche Lorraine.
You’ll need Bacon, Eggs, Cream, Milk, and Cheese if you’re going to go the whole hog and be super authentic, you’ll need the ingredients to make a shortcrust pastry which always tastes better than store-bought pastry.
Quiche is best served at picnics with a side salad, why not get your friends together and have a picnic? Serve up slices of Quiche Lorraine with other picnic foods, and make an afternoon of it. Make sure there’s plenty of Quiches! Don’t forget to bring Meatless Quiche for any Vegetarians!
Two facts about Quiche:
- Quiche is a savoury , Custard Pie usually filled with Cheese, Meat, Seafood or Vegetables.
- The word “Quiche” come from French, which originally borrowed the word from Lorraine Franconian “Küeche” (meaning “cake”).
National Pick Strawberries Day
National Pick Strawberries Day falls on May 20. Strawberries are a summer fruit that is loved and cherished by many reminding people of Sunny days picking Strawberries brings.
More than half the children in the U.S. go pick Strawberries from Strawberry Farms or gardening areas around this time. A fun activity in itself, strawberry picking allows for quality time to be spent with nature and loved ones.
Moreover, Strawberries offer amazing nutritional value. These red berries are full of antioxidants, vitamin C, folic acid, fiber, etc. As if these qualities weren’t enough, Strawberry’s are a cousin of the rose plant. Now that’s beauty on the inside and out, if you ask us.
Strawberry Pie:
Ingredients
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream, optional
- Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate. Trim edge. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil or parchment. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Refrigerate until slightly cooled, 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange strawberries in the crust. Pour gelatin mixture over berries. Refrigerate until set. If desired, serve with whipped cream.
Quiche Lorraine
1 (9 inch) prepared pie crust 12 slices bacon 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese ⅓ cup minced onion 4 eggs, beaten
2 cups light cream ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Step 2 Place bacon in a large skillet, and fry over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then chop coarsely. Sprinkle bacon, cheese and onion into pastry shell.
- Step 3 In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, sugar and cayenne pepper. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
- Step 4 Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and bake an additional 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Allow quiche to sit 10 minutes before cutting into wedges.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
