Food Holidays: October 8th

Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: October 8th. Did you know today is National Moldy-Cheese Day. This is one holiday I think I will pass on celebrating. How about you will you celebrate National-Moldy Cheese Day.

National Moldy-Cheese Day

Five thing to know about Cheese:

1. Did you know there are over 2,000 varieties of Cheeses?
2. The #1 Cheese recipe in America is “Macaroni and Cheese”.
3. What appears to be the remains of Cheese has been found in Egyptian Tombs over 4,000 years old!
4. The terms “Big Wheel” and “Big Cheese” originally referred to those who were wealthy enough to purchase a whole wheel of Cheese.
5. Chevre is French for Goat and refers to Cheese made from Goat’s Milk.

HOW TO Celebrate NATIONAL MOLDY CHEESE DAY

1. The best thing to do with Cheese is to eat it. Make yourself a Cheese Sandwich, add Moldy Cheese to the sandwich. You can even start with Cheese-on-Toast. There can’t be a better way to celebrate this holiday.
2. Organize a Moldy Cheese theme party, with everything Cheese. Invite your friends and family over, and ask them to bring a Cheese dish along with them. Enjoy the savory flavor of Moldy Cheese along with everyone.
3. Many people are reluctant to try Moldy Cheeses, because of their strong smell and unique appearance. Many recipes are cooked with these Cheeses. Search the internet for the best Blue Cheese recipes and give them a try. You will never know; you might be missing out on the best flavored Cheese dishes can offer.

5 FACTS ABOUT CHEESE

1. A Cheesemonger is a person who specializes in Cheese and dairy products.
2. Blue Cheeses are usually aged in a temperature-controlled environment such as a cave or a cellar.
3. Many studies confirm that Cheese is highly addictive, and has similarities to the effects of drugs.
4. When Cheese is being aged the bacteria is further breaking down the traces of Lactose.
5. A Canadian Cheesemaker made the heaviest Cheese in the world weighing as much as 57,518 pounds.

WHY NATIONAL MOLDY CHEESE DAY

1. No matter how you choose to eat Cheese, which could be in Sandwiches, or Tarts, nothing beats Cheese. Cheese adds a unique flavor to everything. No wonder, there are so many Cheese lovers out there. With a flavor so heavenly, who wouldn’t fall in love with Cheese.
2. Cheese is very nutritious. Cheese can be a good source of Vitamins, Minerals, quality Proteins, and healthy fats. A single slice of Cheese contains a similar amount of nutrients as a glass of Milk. Grab onto a slice of Cheese to give yourself the daily dose of health benefits.
3. There is something for everyone when it comes to Cheese. Cheese has thousands of flavors to suit the likes of everyone. There is a different flavor and texture of Cheese for everyone. With so many varieties to choose from you can never get bored eating Cheese, at least in one lifetime!

National Pizza and Beer Day

International Beer and Pizza Day falls on October 9th. There’s no better day to throw a Pizza and Beer party. When you think of Pizza, you most likely think of Italy. Did you know that the first Pizza was made by the Greeks and Egyptians, not the Italians? Pepperoni may be the most popular Pizza topping in the world but in ancient times, Greeks and Egyptians coated their flat-bread Pizza in Olive Oil and Spices.

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL BEER AND PIZZA DAY

If you’re familiar with some of the world’s best food pairings then, chances are, you’ve had a glass of Beer with a slice of Pizza. It’s no surprise that one of the world’s best combinations originates from the same class of food, Cereal Grains.

Beer is one of the oldest drinks produced by mankind. beers brewed from Cereal Grains, which contain starch Sugars that produce ethanol and carbonation during the fermentation process. Beer consumption dates as far back as 5000 B.C. in Iran and was recorded in history books of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia before spreading around the world.

In the Middle Ages, the brewing process of Beer was a craft passed down as a family-oriented activity. By the end of this period, the production of Beer moved from a small-scale domestic industry to a large-scale export industry. The Industrial Revolution introduced a more controlled and mechanized process for brewing Beer as technology developed in Countries like Britain and Germany.

Pizza Dough is derived from Cereal Grains as well, which are ground up together to make Flour. The origin of Pizza can be traced to ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. However, the modern birthplace of Pizza is a Greek settlement in Italy founded in 600 B.C. Back then, Pizza was an inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly; a favorite of the working poor in the ancient city. Pizza was introduced in other parts of the world as immigrants spread to Europe and the United States.

Pizza and Beer pair so well because they enhance or contrast each other’s flavors. This is possibly what inspired Nick Saulino in 2016 when he marked the first celebration of International Pizza and Beer Day. Since then, more people have embraced the idea of Pizza and Beer as a great food combination.

INTERNATIONAL BEER AND PIZZA DAY ACTIVITIES

1. There are different Pizzas and toppings to try out. Grab your family and head out to a Restaurant/Bar that serves Beer and Pizza. Or you can bpurchase a couple of Beers and order Pizza to be enjoyed at home.
2. Celebrate International Beer and Pizza Day by trying out a new pizza flavor like Japanese Mayo Pizza.
3. Share your favorite Pizza and Beer combination with your friends on Social Media. Encourage people to share theirs as well and, you might be meeting up with someone new for Pizza and Beer party.

5 FACTS ABOUT PIZZAS

1. The most expensive Pizza in the world is $12,000.
2. A Pizza Museum exists in Brooklyn, New York.
3. Dovilio Nardi, Andrea Mannocchi, Marco Nardi, Matteo Nardi, and Matteo Giannotte prepared the world’s biggest Pizza in Rome, Italy.
4. Hawaiian Pineapple-topped Pizza was invented in Canada by a Greece native, Sam Panopoulos.
5. In 2001, a six-inch Pizza was delivered to the International Space Station.

Facts about Pizza

1. There are different kinds of Beers to try out including Ale, Lager, or Stout. No matter whatever Beer you like, we bet there’s a Pizza that pairs nicely with it. Light Beers pair nicely with light Pizzas.
2. You can have a Beer or a Pizza separately. Or you can pair Beer and Pizza with other food combinations. Either way, Pizzas, and Beers pair well with different delicacies.
3. Whether you’re sitting at your favorite pub or having drinks with family, offering or receiving a Beer from someone is a great way to start building and fostering meaningful connections.

National Hoagy Day

Did you know National Eat A Hoagie Day takes place on September 14 every year? We’ve got the best tips to help you celebrate. A Hoagie is a type of Submarine Sandwich or a long Bread roll filled with Meat, Cheese, and Veggies. Whether you call them Submarine Sandwiches, Subs, torpedoes, Heroes, or Submarines, these heavyweight sandwiches will always be a crowd favorite.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL EAT A HOAGIE DAY

It remains a mystery how National Eat A Hoagie Day came into being. The history of Hoagies dates back to World War I. However, there are controversies about where Hoagies first originated. According to a 1953 article in the Philadelphia Bulletin, credit goes to an Italian luncheon created by Al DePalma and located in Philadelphia. The Sandwiches made by the luncheon were famous during the World War I Era among the Italian immigrants who worked at the Hog Island Shipyard in Delaware, from which the original name, “Hoggies” was derived. In fact, it is rumored that Al DePalma became known as “King of the Hoggies.”

However, another school of thought argues that Hoagies originated in another restaurant called Emil’s, located in Chester. Yet another story claims that Hoagies were donated by Deli owners in South Philadelphia to the less fortunate.

The name “Hoagie” is said to have been coined from the phrase, “on the hoke,” which means “to scrounge,” a term associated with the destitute. The name “Hoggie” is also claimed to be a play on the word, “hog” because the Sandwiches were so large that those eating them looked like hogs! Their words, not ours.

Whatever its true origins are, we’d like to say a big thank you to whoever thought of the Hoagie first!

Hoagies are known by a variety of names, including Hero, torpedo, Musalatta,’ or Italian Sandwich.

NATIONAL EAT A HOAGIE DAY ACTIVITIES

1. Slide on an apron and make your own Hoagie from scratch. While you’re at it, throw in an ingredient you’ve never tried before.
2. If you’re too busy to make a Hoagie yourself, take your lunch break at a Hoagie restaurant.
3. Take a picture of your Hoagie and share it on Social Media. Share using the hashtag #NationalEatAHoagieDay.

5 FACTS ABOUT SANDWICHES

1. Americans eat more than 300 million Sandwiches every year.
2. Wild Woody’s Chill and Grill, created a heavyweight Hoagie the world’s largest Sandwich which weighed over 5400 pounds.
3. According to the Guinness World Records, the longest Submarine Sandwich was made in Beirut Lebanon, and is 735 meters long!
4. Did you know in 2004, a Sandwich was sold for $28,000!
5. The sandwich is named after John Montagu (1718-92), the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who started a craze for eating Beef between two slices of Toast.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL EAT A HOAGIE DAY

1. There’s an unlimited amount of choices when it comes to preparing a Hoagie. Whether you like Capicola, Ham, Salami, Tomatoes, Onions, Olives, or Pickles. Then you can stuff your Hoagie with as much or as little as you desire.
2. Whether you’re on the road or packing a lunch box, making and eating a Hoagie is delightfully easy, with simple ingredients that still manage to be delicious.
3. Despite their simple composition, no one ever ate a Hoagie and remained hungry because Hoagies are very filling and can be eaten as a meal of their own.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates