When the cold weather is in abundance, what better way to sit down and warm up than with a nice, warm bowl of soup? Where did soup come from, and how was it created? Let’s find out as we dive into the history of Soup Month!
The Soul Warming History of Soup Month
Historical evidence of the existence of soup dates all the way back to about 20,000 B.C. Boiling was not a common cooking technique until the invention of a waterproofed container, which started out as clay vessels. Animal Hides and watertight baskets were used along with heated rocks. The word soup itself derives from the French word soupe which means soup or broth. The word restaurant was first used in France, around the 16th century, to refer to a highly concentrated, inexpensive soup, sold by street vendors, that was advertised as an antidote to physical exhaustion.
Historical evidence of the existence of soup dates all the way back to about 20,000 B.C. Boiling was not a common cooking technique until the invention of a waterproofed container, which started out as clay vessels. Animal Hides and watertight baskets were used along with heated rocks. The word soup itself derives from the French word soupe which means soup or broth. The word restaurant was first used in France, around the 16th century, to refer to a highly concentrated, inexpensive soup, sold by street vendors, that was advertised as an antidote to physical exhaustion.
In 1765, a Parisian entrepreneur opened a shop specializing in such soups. This prompted the use of the modern word restaurant for the eating establishments. In the US, the first colonial cookbook was published by William Parks in Williamsburg, Virginia, in 1742, based on Eliza Smith’s The Compleat Housewife; or Accomplished Gentlewoman’s Companion, and it included several recipes for soups and bisques. A 1772 cookbook titled The Frugal Housewife, had an entire chapter around the entire subject of soups. In 1897, Doctor John T. Dorrance, a chemist with the Campbell Soup Company invented condensed soup, which has grown exponentially in popularity in the modern era. Condensing soup allows soup to be packaged into a smaller can and sold at a lower price than other canned soups. The soup is usually doubled in volume by adding a “can full” of water or milk (about 10 ounces).
Since the 1990s, the canned soup market has burgeoned with soups marketed as “ready-to-eat,” which require no additional liquid to prepare. Microwaveable bowls have expanded the ready-to-eat canned soup market even more, offering convenience (especially in workplaces) and are popular lunch items.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (verb) To clasp and twist or squeeze (one's hands), as in distress. | ||
| Synonyms: | wrench | ||
| Usage: | And the little princess began to cry capriciously like a suffering child and to wring her little hands even with some affectation. | ||
Idiom of the Day
green folding stuff/money— Paper money, especially in large amounts. Primarily heard in US. |
History
Otho Begins His 3-Month Reign as Roman Emperor (69 CE) |
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Pierre-Joseph Proudhon (1809)
Believed to have been the first person to call himself an anarchist, Proudhon was a French journalist and social theorist best known for his radical assertion that "property is theft." Originally a printer, he joined the socialist movement after moving to Paris in 1838. There, he published radical newspapers and was imprisoned. His writings were deeply influential within the anarchist movement
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., rose to national prominence after the Montgomery bus boycott inspired by Rosa Parks. King went on to play an active role in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday, the only one that honors a person who was not a president. It has become a focal point for recognition of African-American history. In schools, the day is often observed with special lessons and assembly programs dealing with Dr. King's life and work.
Meet the butterflies from 200 million years ago
| Newly discovered fossils show that moths and butterflies have been on the planet for at least 200 million years. Scientists found fossilized butterfly scales the size of a speck of dust inside ancient rock from Germany. The find pushes back the date ... |
Butterfly origins pushed back in time
1559 - England's Queen Elizabeth I (Elizabeth Tudor) was crowned in Westminster Abbey.
1777 - The people of New Connecticut (now the state of Vermont) declared their independence.
1844 - The University of Notre Dame received its charter from the state of Indiana.
1870 - A cartoon by Thomas Nast titled "A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion" appeared in "Harper's Weekly." The cartoon used the donkey to symbolize the Democratic Party for the first time.
1892 - "Triangle" magazine in Springfield, MA, published the rules for a brand new game. The original rules involved attaching a peach baskets to a suspended board. It is now known as basketball.
1908 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became America's first Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women.
1943 - The Pentagon was dedicated as the world's largest office building just outside Washington, DC, in Arlington, VA. The structure covers 34 acres of land and has 17 miles of corridors.
1953 - Harry S Truman became the first U.S. President to use radio and television to give his farewell as he left office.
1961 - Motown Records signed The Supremes.
1974 - "Happy Days" premiered on ABC-TV.
2001 - Wikipedia was launched.
If You Were Born Today, January 15
You are a practical person but at the same time highly creative–a rare combination! Others quite naturally respect you. With so many talents and interests, it can be hard to choose only one path. Many of you have quite a few sideline hobbies. Most of you are very good with words. The key to success is focus, which might come a little later in life. You are a little temperamental, and others don’t always know what to expect from you as a result. Famous people born today: Martin Luther King Jr., Lloyd Bridges, Gene Krupa.
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Scottsdale Celebration of Fine Art 2018
Jan 13 - Mar 25, 2018 | Scottsdale, AZ
"The Big White Tents"|18400 N Hayden Rd
If we didn't have art, we would have to look at each other all the time, and that ain't pretty. Scottsdale takes its art seriously, and you'll know just what that means when you let your wandering eyes loose in the various galleries and displays. You'll discover all kinds of fascinating art from local artists and collectors, but what's more important is building a genuine connection between artists and art enthusiasts. Here, artwork stretches far beyond its canvas by connecting artists and their audience through meaningful discussion.
further information: Celebration of Fine Art 2018
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Arizona Fine Art Expo 2018
Jan 12 - Mar 25, 2018 | Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Fine Art EXPO|26540 N Scottsdale Rd
This is nothing like a third-grade art class where little kids pick up a paintbrush, slap it around a white piece of construction paper and call it art. The Fine Art Expo in Scottsdale, Arizona, brings nationally recognized artists as well as up-and-coming creatives to showcase their artistic endeavors. While you're browsing every gallery's collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics and more, you'll have the opportunity to purchase whatever piece blew your mind the most.
further information: Welcome
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FreezerBurn 2018
Jan 12-15, 2018 | Flatonia, TX
Spirit Haven Ranch|9706 Anchor Ranch Lp
FreezerBurn in the Spirit Haven Woods of Flatonia, Texas, is an art-filled community experiment inspired by Burning Man. A haven for self-expression and art of all media, this festival features a different theme each year around which visitors can build their entire costume and art installations. Held by the Frozen Art Collective, this gathering in the woods features various theme camps and spiritual spaces throughout the premises.
further information: Freezer Burn 2018 Duck Stuff | January 12-15
Kadavar are a rock band from Berlin, Germany, founded in 2010. Their retrosound, incorporating psychedelic rock and stoner rock, has been compared to bands of the 1970s hard rock/heavy metal era. Kadavar currently consists of three members: guitarist and lead vocalist Christoph "Lupus" Lindemann, drummer Christoph "Tiger" Bartelt, and bassist Simon "Dragon" Bouteloup.
A school of Humphead Parrotfish descend on a coral reef to feed and turn the age old coral into a fine sand that, in turn, forms islands
thanks, Jennifer
knit
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One year I made everyone this hat (it was a fun project)
thanks, Ann
crochet
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crochet
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crochet
thanks, Amy
mmm ... Chocolate
thanks, Ida
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Polo Mallets Jigsaw Puzzle
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solution:
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