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October 6th is National Noodle Day #NationalNoodleDay. I don’t know about you but my family loves Noodles because they can be used in so many dishes or even served by themselves. Charlie loves Goulash made with Shell Macaroni.
David loves Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni also made with Shell Macaroni. Before you ask what about me I love my mom’s Homemade Macaroni &Cheese with Shell Macaroni again. With as much Shell Macaroni as we use I need to take stock out in the company. What about you?
National Noodle Day is on October 6th which were getting ready to celebrate by doing the best thing possible with Noodles… eating them! Did you know Noodles have been around for over 4,000 years? Noodles are popular all over the world and range in shape from flat, to round, to twisted, to sheets, to tubes, and many more shapes. Noodles can be made from Rice, Buckwheat, Wheat, with or without Eggs and even from Zucchini.
Eating Noodles is the easiest way to eat as man carbs at once, making Noodles a national favorite. The term has become a catch-all for all things including Pasta, Spaghetti, Macaroni and dorm-friendly Ramen which I didn’t think about Ramen being a Noddle did you? This means there’s a dish out there for everyone, no matter your Sauce and topping preferences.
The oldest historical mention of Noodles appears in a dictionary from the third century A.D. in China. The earliest Noodles, were shaped into little bits, formed from Bread Dough, and thrown into a wok of boiling Water. Unlike other inventions, it’s rather difficult to pinpoint exactly when and where Noodles came from given that they relied on the innovation of home cooks.
In Turkey and across Central Asia, a Dumpling Dish evolves into Manti, tiny Tortellini-like Dumplings. Some researchers theorize that Genghis Kahn and his empire that spanned from East Asia to Central Europe contributed to the spreading of Dumplings. Thus, both the Italians and the Chinese lay claim to inventing the Noodle.
No, matter where the Noodles originated from one of the most alluring things about Noodles is how varied they are. In China, where you have Chefs that pull the thinnest of Noodles called La Mian; meanwhile in Italy, you have broad flat paste layered with Bolognese and Béchamel Sauce, better known as Lasagna and both are Noodles!
Noodles have been with mankind in nearly every culture, making Noodles one of the planets most widely eaten foods. National Noodle Day sits at the beginning of October which is National Pasta Month, filling this month with a variety of flavors and options to fill a hungry belly.
How To Celebrate National Noodle Day
- Preparing Noodles is not nearly as hard as it seems. Water, Flour, Salt, and an Egg is all you need… mix the dough, roll it out flat then into a ‘jellyroll’ shape, and cut into strips. Get busy.
- As a much simpler alternative to making your own Noodles or Pasta, go try out that new restaurant that serves Noodles. If your not sure where to go search for Noodles on Yelp and see where your Noodle adventure takes you, whether it is to Italian, Korean, Chinese, American or Japanese, choices are endless.
- If you have the opportunity search out your local Cooking School and sign up for a Pasta making class. Where you will learn about making Noodles and Pasta that you’ll have Spaghetti coming out of your ears.
Facts About Instant Ramen
- Because of its convenience, Instant Ramen was initially 6 times as expensive as fresh Noodles. Can you imagine that because I can’t and neither can Charlie or David.
- Many Japanese consider Instant Ramen their contribution to the world and a source of national pride.
- Citizens of China consume more than 46 billion packets of Ramen each year. That’s a whole lot of Ramen.
- Ramen consistently ranks on the top of lists of food items sold to inmates.
- At 13 cents per package, Ramen would only cost about $140 a year to eat Ramen Noodles for every meal. I could afford groceries at that price the only problem is I don’t eat Ramen. David and Charlie do and I could get it for them but I would end up going hungry. What about you?
Why People Love National Noodle Day
- Every area of the world has its own traditions and history surrounding Noodles. In Italy, in China, in Vietnam, everyone has different techniques and ingredients to make their traditional Noodles.
- If you’re health conscious or on a low-carb or no gluten diet, there are still a ton of Noodles out there for you! People love Noodles so much that they are now made of such things including Black Beans, Mung Beans, Quinoa, Shikitaki, Kelp, and Zucchini. Don’t limit yourself! You can still join in the fun of National Noodle Day.
- Eating Noodles is super fun, whether you eat Noodles with a spoon and a fork, Chopsticks or by slurping them up like in “Lady and the Tramp” a Noodle date can be a blast with friends or your significant other. Invite your friends out for a Noodle night at any place you can get Noodles.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
