Food Holidays for the week of 2 February

In the United States today is Groundhog Day. According to folklore, if the groundhog (Punxsutawney Phil), sees his shadow there will be six weeks of snow.If he doesn't see his shadow, spring will arrive soon.  Whether Phil sees his shadow or not, consider celebrating one of more of this week's food holidays:

• February 2: Heavenly Hash Day AND  National Pisco Sour Day
• February 3: National Carrot Cake Day
• February 4: Homemade Soup Day AND National Stuffed Mushroom Day

February 5: National Chocolate Fondue Day AND World Nutella Day February 6: National Chopsticks Day February 7: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day February 8: Molasses Bar Day

Recently, in cooking class, I learned that there are three types of soups: clear, smooth and consomme.  An example of a clear soup is chicken noodle soup. The soup's ingredients are suspended in a translucent liquid. An example of a smooth soup is my beloved butternut squash soup. Multiple ingredients may be used to make the soup, but mixture is pureed before final presentation. Consomme  begins with a strong stock and  relies up a 'raft' to clarify the mixture and add flavor.  I'll talk more about soups later in the week. 

Which holidays will you celebrate this week? Which holidays are  a surprise? Share your comments below.

Have a great week!

Be well,

Technicolor girl

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