DIANE'S CORNER ...
Celebrate Eggs Benedict Day
Rich flavorful Hollaindaise sauce, salty and savory ham, perfectly poached eggs, and the fluffy yet crunchy texture of English Muffins. Eggs Benedict Day is the perfect excuse to cook up a plate of this delicious breakfast meal, and serve it with a side of fried potatoes on the side. While the origin of the name is sometime associated with Benedict Arnold, it’s no betrayal of good taste to start your day with the Eggs that bear his name. In fact, it may just be the redemption of a reference that is often reviled alongside that of Brutus.
History of Eggs Benedict Day
As we mentioned coming in, the actual origin of Eggs Benedict is one shrouded in myth and mystery. There are those that profess that it was the favorite breakfast of the notorious betrayer Benedict Arnold, and became a favorite of the British after his defection from the American Revolutionary forces.
Others say that its origins are far more recent, being the result of a hangover remedy ordered by one Lemuel Bendict, a Stock Broker who celebrated a bit too hard the night before. While the original order in this case is rumored to be “buttered toast, poached eggs, crisp bacon, and a hooker of Hollandaise”, and the maître d’hotel was so impressed with it that he made a couple modifications and added it to the menu.
Another, purportedly older origin story speaks of Pope Benedict XIII and a bit of an obsession with a particular egg dish. Every day he would order this specific meal when the opportunity presented itself, and so it was that it became deeply associated with him. It also was rumored that there was something going on with his health that made eggs be something of a craving as it helped to assuage the effects.
Fire Engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral ...
towers still standing
Word of the Day
bouquiniste or bouquinist
An old-book seller, old bookseller, Kovalam Beach, India
MEANING:
noun: A dealer in old and used books.
ETYMOLOGY:
From French bouquiniste, from bouquin (a colloquial word for a book, little book, or old book). Earliest documented use: 1840.
USAGE:
“Heywood Hill’s boxes of books, with their blue-and-white address labels, still offer year-round bounty to customers all over the world, but competition from Amazon, an online bookseller, has forced the fashionable bouquiniste to reinvent itself. Under its new owner, Mitford’s nephew the Duke of Devonshire, it has quietly become a leading purveyor of bespoke libraries.”
For the Person Who Has Everything; The Economist (London, UK); Dec 20, 2014.
Gaku practices the traditional Japanese art of mukimono, which literally means "stripped product". It became a popular form of food presentation during the 16th century in Japan, and spread to Thailand shortly after.
For the Person Who Has Everything; The Economist (London, UK); Dec 20, 2014.
Gaku practices the traditional Japanese art of mukimono, which literally means "stripped product". It became a popular form of food presentation during the 16th century in Japan, and spread to Thailand shortly after.
Idiom of the Day
Back-room boys -
Meaning - People who perform important work but have no contact with the public.
Example - Our back room boys deserve an applause for the success of this advertisement.
This Day in History
1705 - Queen Anne of England knighted Isaac Newton.
1818 - The U.S. Senate ratified Rush-Bagot amendment to form an unarmed U.S.-Canada border.
1900 - The first book of postage stamps was issued. The two-cent stamps were available in books of 12, 24 and 48 stamps.
1905 - Andrew Carnegie donated $10,000,000 of personal money to set up the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
1912 - Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly across the English Channel.
1922 - Annie Oakley shot 100 clay targets in a row, to set a women's record.
1940 - The first no-hit, no-run game to be thrown on an opening day of the major league baseball season was earned by Bob Feller. The Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 1-0.
1943 - In Basel, Switzerland, chemist Albert Hoffman accidentally discovered the the hallucinogenic effects of LSD-25 while working on the medicinal value of lysergic acid.
1947 - The Zoomar lens, invented by Dr. Frank Back, was demonstrated in New York City. It was the first lens to exhibit zooming effects.
1953 - The British royal yacht Britannia was launched.
1962 - Walter Cronkite began anchoring "The CBS Evening News".
1971 - The Rolling Stones released "Brown Sugar"in the UK. It was the first record on their own label Rolling Stones Records.
1972 - Two giants pandas arrived in the U.S. from China.
1982 - Queen Elizabeth proclaimed Canada's new constitution in effect.
1996 - Britain's Prince Andrew and his wife, Sarah, the Duchess of York, announced that they were in the process of getting a divorce.
1999 - Wayne Gretzky announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL).
thanks, Heide
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, April 16:
While you yearn for security and stability, you are easily bored with routines and can get antsy if you don’t have freedom of movement. This can make you somewhat difficult to please at times! You can be quite indecisive in love, and in long-term setups you’ll need to vary the routine frequently in order to keep your interest levels high. Dynamic and spirited, you have a kooky sense of humor and your interests (as well as talents) are many. Famous people born today:
1867 Wilbur Wright, American aviator (Wright Brothers), born in Millville, Indiana (d. 1912)
1889 Charlie Chaplin, British actor and comedian(City Lights, Gold Rush), born in London, England (d. 1977)
1918 Spike Milligan, Irish-British actor and comedian (The Goon Show, 3 Musketeers), born in Ahmednagar, India (d. 2002)
1924 Henry Mancini, American composer and conductor (Pink Panther), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 1994)
1940 Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark (1972 - present), born in Copenhagen, Denmark
1947 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, [Lew Alcindor] Basketball Hall of Fame center (6-time NBAchampion), born in NYC, New York
1965 Martin Lawrence, American comedian(Martin), born in Frankfurt, Germany
READERS INFO
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1964 -
The Rolling Stones released their debut album on this day in 1964.
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1705 - Queen Anne of England knighted Isaac Newton.
1818 - The U.S. Senate ratified Rush-Bagot amendment to form an unarmed U.S.-Canada border.
1900 - The first book of postage stamps was issued. The two-cent stamps were available in books of 12, 24 and 48 stamps.
1905 - Andrew Carnegie donated $10,000,000 of personal money to set up the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
1912 - Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly across the English Channel.
1922 - Annie Oakley shot 100 clay targets in a row, to set a women's record.
1940 - The first no-hit, no-run game to be thrown on an opening day of the major league baseball season was earned by Bob Feller. The Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 1-0.
1943 - In Basel, Switzerland, chemist Albert Hoffman accidentally discovered the the hallucinogenic effects of LSD-25 while working on the medicinal value of lysergic acid.
1947 - The Zoomar lens, invented by Dr. Frank Back, was demonstrated in New York City. It was the first lens to exhibit zooming effects.
1953 - The British royal yacht Britannia was launched.
1996 - Britain's Prince Andrew and his wife, Sarah, the Duchess of York, announced that they were in the process of getting a divorce.
1999 - Wayne Gretzky announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL).
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, April 16:
While you yearn for security and stability, you are easily bored with routines and can get antsy if you don’t have freedom of movement. This can make you somewhat difficult to please at times! You can be quite indecisive in love, and in long-term setups you’ll need to vary the routine frequently in order to keep your interest levels high. Dynamic and spirited, you have a kooky sense of humor and your interests (as well as talents) are many. Famous people born today:
1867 Wilbur Wright, American aviator (Wright Brothers), born in Millville, Indiana (d. 1912)
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Portland Rose Festival 2019
Apr 13 - Sep 1, 2019 | Portland, OR
The Portland Rose Festival has inspired the public to gather and celebrate against a backdrop of historic external forces for the past 111 years. This year’s Rose Festival will be another brilliant example of how a community can both honor diversity and celebrate unity.
further information: HIGHLIGHT EVENTS - Portland Rose Festival
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Oklahoma '89er Days Celebration 2019
Apr 16 - 20, 2019 | Guthrie, OK
This historic festival celebrates the inception of Oklahoma in 1889. Attendees of the Oklahoma '89er Days Celebration can expect to relive the late 1800’s with a carnival, chuck wagon eating, ‘89er queen pageant, craft vendors and more. Downtown Guthrie shuts down for this family friendly event and promises for a night of dancing, eating and homage to Oklahoman origins.
Aston Township Fire Department Spring Carnival 2019
Apr 16 - 20, 2019 | Aston, PA
The five day fair will have exciting carnival rides for all ages by Skelly’s Amusements, delicious festival food, games and prizes, and much more!
An illustration from The Illustrated London News, dated 15 April 1848, showing the last scene in Giuseppe Verdi's opera Attila performed at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, two years after its premiere in Venice. The London performances were produced by the impresario Benjamin Lumley, who later noted that "none perhaps of Verdi's works had kindled more enthusiasm in Italy or crowned the fortunate composer with more abundant laurels than Attila". In the final scene the captured Odabella, daughter of the Lord of Aquileia, stabs and kills Attila with a sword, to avenge the death of her father at Attila's hands.
Church Tree
knit, Easter
thanks, Paige
Small Bunny pattern by Katie Aaberg
knit
thanks, Adele
knit
BEACH BAG
knit
Knit Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
Easter
crochet, Easter
thanks, Alexa
Chevron Striped Easter Egg
crochet
thanks, Mary
crochet
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crochet
The Big Softie pattern by Becca Smith
RECIPE ... Passover
thanks, Rose
ADULT COLORING ... Passover
CRAFTS ... Easter
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Easter coloring
PUZZLE
| again almost blank constipate dagger dice drive | episode except exposed force garden gladiator | infection inspection market meeting movement nard neon normal | pollen rare relief repair shave silent slats sleep strange | trade wedge white winner |
SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
CLEVER
CLEAN CAR HEADLIGHT WITH TOOTHPASTE
Dingy headlights is dangerous for night driving. To keep your headlights bright and fully functional, clean them with this DIY cleaning paste out of a simple ingredient that every home already has – toothpaste. The baking soda in the toothpaste does a great job of cleaning your lights so that they’re sparkling bright and clean!
EYE OPENER
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