Welcome to our series sharing Food Recipes: June 21st, 2022. I wish I had knew it was National Onion Ring at lunch time as my sister is off today and we would have went and gotten a Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings and a ol’ Fashioned Cherry Coke. But its to late now as she has already had dinner but there is still tomorrow and David is going to be off so he can take me to get a order of Onion Rings on his way to pick up a Chocolate Eclair to celebrate today with. Would you like to join us?
5 Facts about Chocolate Eclairs:
- If you’ve ever had an Eclair then you know it is an oblong Pastry made with Choux Dough filled with a Cream and topped with Icing.
- In French, “Eclair” the dessert may have gotten its name from the “flash” of Frosting that glistens across its top.
- When baking the perfect Chocolate Eclair, sufficient steam is essential to the construction of the inner cavern that should be filled with Vanilla Cream.
- Master Chef India Pastry experts spent three days constructing a 26 foot tall Chocolate Eclair pyramid in 2010, taking the world record, according to Limca.
- Eclair originated during the 19th Century in France and this recipe was called “pain à la duchesse” or “petite duchesse” until 1850.
If you’ve got a craving for all things deep-fried, National Onion Ring Day is the holiday for you! On June 22th, the Nation celebrates Onion Rings by eating as many Onion Rings as possible. Did you know it’s unclear when Onion Rings were first developed, but an Onion Ring-like recipe appeared in an 1802 cookbook, and another surfaced in a New York newspaper in 1910.
Texas-based restaurant chain Kirbys Pig Stand claims it played a big part in Onion Rings’ creation, and fast food restaurant A&W helped Onion Rings reach widespread popularity. There is still an ongoing debate over who deserves credit for Onion Rings creation, and cooks also still argue about how to best prepare and serve Onion Rings for the most flavorful results.
Did you know some Onion Rings are even made from an Onion Paste, as opposed to an Onion ring itself! This style of preparation can make it easier to eat the rings without accidentally yanking the Onion out of the fried batter. However Onion Rings first came to be =and however you prefer yours prepared Onion Rings are now a beloved snack across the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, some regions of Asia, and other corners of the world. Onion Rings also inspired countless spin-off snacks, including Blooming Onions and Funyun Chips.
NATIONAL ONION RING DAY ACTIVITIES
- Today is the day to try making Onion Rings in our home using a classic fried recipe or you can try out a baked version of Onion Rings. There are thousands of Onion Ring recipes throughout the internet. If these preparation styles aren’t your favorite, there’s certainly a recipe out there that’s perfect for you. You may even want to find one the old-fashioned way: in a cookbook!
- You could pay a visit to your favorite restaurant with family and order Onion Rings. You can split the Onion Rings, or order your own basket. Onion Rings are often served as a side, but feel free to make Onion Rings the main event of your meal. =
- Today is a perfect day to snack on Fried Oreos, French Fries, Fried Brie, Fried Chicken, or other fried treats that you’re craving.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL ONION RING DAY
- Everyone knows Onion Rings have become an important part of fast food culture. Even though Onion Rings are not as well known as French fries, which makes them even more special. Onion Rings are a hallmark of American culture, there’s nothing more American than kicking back with a Hamburger and Onion Rings with a Soda.
- Before Onion Rings were created, who could have imagined that a food known for its bitterness could be so tasty? When a new food takes off like wildfire, the dish inspires more culinary creativity. Onion Rings’ widespread success was an early addition to modern food trends, like Rainbow Bagels.
- There are hundreds of recipes for fixing Onion Rings at home. Including several hundred spin-off recipes that put a new twist on Onion Rings. Deep friers are a kitchen appliance that are usually relegated to the back cabinet, but when an Onion Ring craving leads to an impromptu fry session, Deep friers get their time to shine.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
