Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: October 18th, 2022. Today is National Seafood Bisque Day. A holiday I will pass on celebrating because I do not care for Seafood. All Charlie likes is Fried Shrimp. As for David I am not sure if he likes Seafood Bisque or not. How about you?
National Seafood Bisque Day
October 19th is a good time to serve hot and delicious Seafood meals. Which are celebrated by Seafood lovers when they enjoy a bowl of creamy Soup. It is overwhelming to see how Seafood Bisque is celebrated with so many people coming together and enjoying a meal.
Bisque is made with Shellfish and originated back in the 17th Century. At that time, people were not very fond of such Soups, and because of this, Seafood Bisque did not get much hype. But after some alterations made by adding spicy Herbs to the Soup, people went crazy for Seafood Bisque.
Bisque is derived from Biscay, in the particular Bay of Biscay. Yet, the crustaceans are known as bis cuites which means ‘twice cooked.’ It is mainly an analogy referred to as a Biscuit. And this refers to the bisque being cooked twice.
This is so because at first, they are sautéed minimally in their shells, and with the help of Wine and scented ingredients, they are festered before they are strained, and at the end, Cream is added into it. In other words, the word ‘Bisque’ is also referred to as a smooth, creamy Soup of French origin.
Seafood Bisque is served along with a chunk of Bread which gives the Soup an elegant taste. Seafood Bisque is made from Seafood including Lobster, Shrimp, Crab, Crayfish, etc. A bowl of Soup which is made with the spiciness of rich flavors!
How can we observe National Seafood Bisque Day?
Did you know there are a variety of recipes that can be made with Sea Animals. You can experiment with different Sea Animals including Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, etc., to make new dishes and add something new to every dish to observe National Seafood Bisque Day.
Seafood Bisque can be a mixture of Herbs from different cultures, or you can try making your taste by adding Eggs into the Soup or something else. You can also look at online videos, which will guide you with each step.
Inviting your family to celebrate National Seafood Bisque Day will make this day unforgettable where you can click any picture of your food together with the guests and post on Social Media with the hashtag #SeafoodBisqueDay, showing the world that you celebrate National Seafood Bisque Day along with them. You can also post your video of making Seafood Bisque where people worldwide will try and celebrate this holiday.
Make your recipe of Seafood Bisque and share the Soup with your family with a baked Baguette, which isw very tasty with the creamy Soup.
Always mention #SeafoodBisqueDay and #NationalSeafoodBisqueDay whenever you are posting anything on Social Media about this Holiday, including a picture of your recipe, a selfie with your family, or a video of your recipe.
Did you know there were numerous stories about Bisque. A long time ago, in the 18th Century, plenty of Shellfish were found in France and America. At that time, Bisque was thought to be a poverty food, and if it was served twice a week to a servant, they are not eligible to work with you. Gradually, there was an extinction of Lobster and Shellfish which resulted in a rise in the dish’s cost. Today, Sea Animals like Lobster and Shellfish are costly compared with to Other Sea Animals on the market.
Interesting facts about National Seafood Bisque Day
Following are some very interesting and memorable facts about National Seafood Bisque Day
- Bisque is known to be a portion of very delicious yet simple food.
- People who are Wine addicts or Wine lovers should try Gewurztraminer with Bisque which adds a new flavor to the dish.
- Apart from Shellfish Bisque, there are also Crab Bisque, Lobster Bisque, Shrimp Bisque, and more. The recipes are quite similar, but their taste may vary.
- You can also find Bisque without Seafood, which is a creamy smooth Soup where spicy Herb ingredients.
- Shrimp Bisque can be served as a starter.
History of National Seafood Bisque Day:
There is no history about National Seafood Bisque Day except that Bisque was found in the 17th Century. Seafood Bisque is made with Seafood mixed with various ingredients and is a Shellfish found in America and France. Later in the 19th Century, a famous chef found a much more attractive Sea Animal- Lobster, which tastes very crunchy. Seafood Bisque was majorly loved by English and French Colonists.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
