national tartar sauce day

Well, we missed the real National Tartar Sauce Day on February 19th (it's officially always on the first Friday of Lent), so let's just say this is all about tardy tartar sauce.  Lent is still with us, however, and it's Friday, so here's a recipe from the wonderful and classic 1963 edition of McCall's Cookbook for some fish fun:

Sour Cream Tartar Sauce

1 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, drained

1/2 tsp salt

Dash of hot sauce

1 tsp grated onion

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Combine ingredients in a small bowl, refrigerate thoroughly then serve.

national cafe au lait day

Today is National  Café au Lait Day, celebrating the simple yet delicious blend of hot milk and coffee.  Here's a nice recipe from Wikihow to make it at home, and if you're going for true French style, the bigger the mug, the better.  And if you want a bit more French living and eating to enjoy, check out Mastering the Art of French Eating by Ann Mah.

item of the day

February 11th is the curious shared birthday of Jennifer Aniston (b. 1969) and Sarah Palin (b. 1964), and it's also National Foundation Day in Japan, celebrating the founding of the country in 660 BC.  This little vintage plate from Diamond China of Japan is also perfect for Valentine's Day, with its pretty roses and rosebuds and gilded rim.