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Monday, April 1, 2013

The National Food Holidays of April 2013


As we enter the 4th month of the year, we get one step closer to weekends filled with great BBQs, numerous outdoor events and for the kids late nights staying up enjoying the warm summer air and all of the mischief that comes with it. When the temperatures rise, everyone begins to feel a bit more comfortable showing off those beach ready bodies they have been “working on” for the last few months. April is a special month for us as well, because it marks the start of many great things in nature and in the kitchen. 

Last year around this time we noted how the constant rise in the cost of fuel was making it harder for everyone to make a dollar without compromising the quality of the food they offered to their customers. We know that times aren’t getting any easier, but when people pull together to help one another overcome an obstacle no matter what it may be, things get accomplished for the better. With that being said, let us get to enjoying some good food, strong drinks and all of the wonderful #FoodHolidays found in April.

April is:
National Florida Tomato Month
National Food Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Soy Foods Month

National Bake Week, begins the 1st Monday in April
National Baked Ham w/ Pineapple Day is on Easter (whether March or April)
National Egg Salad Week is the 2nd week of April
National Hot Cross Bun Day is on Good Friday (whether it be in March or April)

April 1         National Sourdough Bread Day        
April 2         National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day
April 3         National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 4         National Cordon Bleu Day
April 5         National Caramel Day
April 5         National Raisin & Spice Day
April 6         National Caramel Popcorn Day
April 7         National Coffee Cake Day
April 8         National Empanada Day
April 9         Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 10       National Cinnamon Crescent Day

April 11         National Cheese Fondue Day
April 12         National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 12         National Licorice Day
April 13         National Peach Cobbler Day
April 14         National Pecan Day
April 15         National Glazed-Spiral Ham Day
April 16         National Eggs Benedict Day
April 16         Day of the Mushroom
April 17         National Cheeseball Day
April 18         Animal Crackers Day
April 19         Garlic Day
April 19         National Amaretto Day

April 20         National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day
April 20         Lima Bean Respect Day
April 21         Chocolate Covered Cashew Truffle Day
April 22         National Jelly Bean Day
April 23         National Cherry Cheesecake Day
April 23         National Picnic Day
April 24         National Pigs in a Blanket Day
April 25         National Zucchini Bread Day
April 26         National Pretzel Day
April 27         National Prime Rib Day
April 28         National Blueberry Pie Day
April 29         National Shrimp Scampi Day
April 30         National Raisin Day






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Sunday, April 1, 2012

The Food Holidays of April 2012


April is home to numerous #FoodHolidays that allow us to eat the healthier, more natural foods that are found in abundance this time of year. With the weather being as off as it has been the last few months, added to the constant increase in the cost of fuel, the prices have raised dramatically while the availability of certain foods has diminished quite unnaturally.
It is in times like these that we must band together and help each other get what we need to survive as well as grow physically, mentally and spiritually.

April is:
National Florida Tomato Month
National Food Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Soy Foods Month

National Bake Week, begins the 1st Monday in April
National Baked Ham w/ Pineapple Day is on Easter (whether March or April)
National Egg Salad Week is the 2nd week of April
National Hot Cross Bun Day is on Good Friday (whether it be  in March or April)

April 1         National Sourdough Bread Day        
April 2         National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day
April 3         National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 4         National Cordon Bleu Day
April 5         National Caramel Day
April 5         National Raisin & Spice Day
April 6         National Caramel Popcorn Day
April 7         National Coffee Cake Day
April 8         National Empanada Day
April 9         Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 10        National Cinnamon Crescent Day

April 11         National Cheese Fondue Day
April 12         National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 12         National Licorice Day
April 13         National Peach Cobbler Day
April 14         National Pecan Day
April 15         National Glazed-Spiral Ham Day
April 16         National Eggs Benedict Day
April 16         Day of the Mushroom
April 17         National Cheeseball Day
April 18         Animal Crackers Day
April 19         Garlic Day
April 19         National Amaretto Day

April 20         National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day
April 20         Lima Bean Respect Day
April 21         Chocolate Covered Cashew Truffle Day
April 22         National Jelly Bean Day
April 23         National Cherry Cheesecake Day
April 23         National Picnic Day
April 24         National Pigs in a Blanket Day
April 25         National Zucchini Bread Day
April 26         National Pretzel Day
April 27         National Prime Rib Day
April 28         National Blueberry Pie Day
April 29         National Shrimp Scampi Day
April 30         National Raisin Day






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Monday, January 16, 2012

National Hot and Spicy Foods Day

The beginning of the year is home to a great holiday that many people celebrate daily without evening knowing it. National Hot & Spicy Foods Day, is a Holy Day in The Supreme Plates offices and we make sure to eat as much deliciously spicy foods as we can. Starting off with a super condiment, known to make millions of dish delicious and even more backsides angry at their owners, Sriracha should be coveted like fine wine on this day.

For those unclear on just what we are talking about, Sriracha Sauce, is the name of one of the greatest sauces known to mankind. Srircha is named after the seaside city of Si Racha, in central Thailand where it was first produced for local seafood restaurants. The distinct taste of chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt have dominated the Asian market here in the United States since its inception in 1980. This puree version is primarily produced by Huy Fong Foods this is different from the Thai paste from which it takes its name.
Traditionally a tangy, sweeter sauce with a lot of kick from chiles, it’s thick texture make it perfect for just about any application.

From sushi, pizza and BBQ to soups, pastas and chow mein dishes, Sriracha is truly a unique flavor enhancing condiment that deserves to on every table or fridge in the United States.
Due to its ingredients, Sriracha does not need to be stored in the refrigerator as some people tend to believe. Available in almost every Supermarket in the Asian foods aisle and of course in your local Asian Market or online at Huy Fong.com

Pick up some today and put it on whatever your eating tonight. We promise it will taste good. Check the Recipes below for some great ideas as to where you can use Sriracha Sauce while making a memorable meal at home.

Recipe of The Day: Beef & Pineapple Lollipops w/ Spicy Cilantro Sauce

Recipe of The Day: Spicy Corn Fritters

Recipe of The Day: Shrimp Scampi & Garlic Toast





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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Recipe Of The Day: Shrimp Scampi & Garlic Toast


National Shrimp Scampi Day is April 29th and with that we wanted to take a few moments and speak on how incredibly important dishes such as these are to the world. What little people know about how overhunted our oceans have become is scary and even more horrifying is the lack of quality Seafood that will be available to both ourselves and our children, over the next 25 to 50 years.
So that we don’t go off on a tangent about switching up diets and always keepings things rotating to avoid eating ourselves into extinction consider this little fact;
Cod, which is one of the most commonly used fish in numerous applications from the Fish Filet to everyday fish-sticks, is in danger of being wiped off the face of the Earth relatively soon.
Shrimp Scampi is a great alternative to fried fish, fish tacos or fried shrimp and cooks up incredibly quick. Served with great tasting Garlic Toast to help soak up all of that wonderful juice, this dish is a meal that comes together in under 20 mins and leaves you full, but not grossly overstuffed so that you cant move and need a nap after your done eating. It is also a great way to introduce kids to seafood because the flavors of the garlic and butter are easy on the palate.
 The term Scampi is actually derived from a Greek word that refers to a species of Lobster that has been widely adapted around the world to reference a style of cooking seafood that commonly includes serving it in butter with lemon on the side.
Enjoy this simple Shrimp Scampi dish with a sweet Moscato wine or some chilled Vodka & Cranberry Juice.

Ingredients:
3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
3 TBS unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt
Pinch of red pepper flakes
8 - ½inch- thick slices crusty bread
1 ¼ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
¾ cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
Grated zest and juice of ½ lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
Sriracha Sauce (as a condiment if desired)
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