Technicolor dining news - February 2016

Gong Xi Fa Cai or Happy Lunar New Year !  What  better time to share the February Technicolor dining news.

This month begins with celebration of  Year of the Monkey and the pre-Mardi Gras activities followed by celebration of Valentine's Day. There's lots to celebrate!

The desire to celebrate is high locally because a blizzard passed through the area recently bringing the area to a near standstill. I'm grateful that I had access to food and heat throughout the storm.

I invite you to join me this month as I explore:

• Experimenting with a potage cultivateur recipe
• Trying out an acorn squash recipe
• Technicolor After Dark:  Canadian Whisky, Round 1
• A return to assisting in the classroom
• And much more!

The National Weather Service is forecasting is snow, so bundle up. Are you ready?

Be well,
Techdine girl

Technicolor dining news January 2016

Welcome to 2016!  I hope that your 2016 has started on a bright note. Speaking of notes, I received a note asking if Technicolor dining was closing. Not, it is not.  The loss of several family members and friends and life demands did halt blog posts at times in 2015, but the blog is not closed.  Thanks for your patience while and continuing to read the blog during.

January marks the beginning of a New Year on the Gregorian calendar. An opportunity to renew, recharge and begin with a clean slate, or should I say clean plate!

I invite you to join me in exploring:

• a surprisingly easy pork tenderloin recipe
• a dinner where Lowcountry dishes meet New Orleans
• a new cooking class series
• a savory recipe for acorn squash 
• and a few surprises along the way!

Coming soon: a Technicolor Dining Facebook follower recently asked my opinion of Canadian whiskies. I replied that I was woefully ignorant on the subject.  As a result, I've been asked include a regularly scheduled post labeled  Technicolor After Dark that will explore the wonderful world of libations.  Watch for more details.

Do you have suggestions for future topics to explore?  Share them in the comments below.

Are you ready?  Let's go!

Wishing you a healthy,joy filled 2016.


Be well,
Technicolor girl

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Food Holidays for the week of 7 September

Which food holidays did you celebrate last week?  Did you know that September is also National Biscuit Month, National Bourbon Heritage Month, National Breakfast Month, and California Wine Month?

September 7: National Acorn Squash Day
September 8: National Date Nut Bread Day
September 9: Wiener Schnitzel Day
September 10: TV Dinner Day
September 11: National Hot Cross Bun Day
September 12: National Chocolate Milkshake Day
September 13: National Peanut Day AND Snack A Pickle Time

My first introduction to California Wine was during a trip to visit my cousin in the late 1980's. I stopped at Mirassou Winery before heading to Napa and Sonoma. A member of Mirassou staff spent a great deal of time explaining grape varietals, how wine was produced and took me on a personal tour of the grounds. I purchased a couple of bottles of wine to share with my cousin and to bring back with me to the East Coast (Mirassou was primarily available on the West Coast of the United States at that time). I don't remember the person's name, but that information has proved useful over the years. Thank you Mirassou Winery!

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

Have a great week!

Be well,

Technicolor girl

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Bonus post: Food holidays for the week of September 1st

 Welcome to September!   Below are the national food holidays for the week of September 1st:

• September 1: National Cherry Popover Day
• September 2: National Blueberry Popsicle Day
• September 3: National Welsh Rarebit Day

  

  image of Welsh rarebit courtesy of the internet

• September 3: Birthday of Anna, Duchess of Bedford, Creator Of Afternoon Tea
• September 4: National Macadamia Nut Day
• September 5: National Cheese Pizza Day
• September 6: National Coffee Ice Cream Day
• September 7: National Acorn Squash Day 

 
An alternate name for Welsh rarebit is Welsh rabbit, which sounded horrifying to me as a young person.  Years later I am aware that Welsh rarebit is traditionally eaten for breakfast and is made with a savory sauced of melted cheese and other ingredients poured over slices/pieces of toasted bread. 

I'm looking forward to Acorn Squash Day - it is one of my favorite fall vegetables. I've prepared it as a savory dish (with s sausage, onions, and other ingredients) as well as a a sweet dish (with butter and brown sugar).

Which national food days will you celebrate? Have a wonderful week!

Many thanks to The Nibble for the listing of Food Holidays. 

Be well,

Technicolor girl