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Get your spoons ready to celebrate National Seafood Bisque Day on October 19! This day is all about enjoying a delicious bowl of seafood bisque and learning more about this classic dish. Seafood bisque has been around for centuries, with recipes dating back to the 16th century. And while it's traditionally made with lobster, shrimp, clams or other seafoods, modern variations can also include vegetables or even chicken. So don't miss out on this wonderful day - let's get cooking some seafood bisque!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>16th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins of Bisque</div><div class='timeline-text'>Seafood bisque, a smooth, creamy soup originating from France, was traditionally made with crustaceans like lobster, crab, and shrimp in the 16th century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bisque Reaches America</div><div class='timeline-text'>As part of French culinary influence, seafood bisque began to gain popularity in American cuisine in the 1800s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Canned Bisque Era</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the mid-20th century, canned seafood bisque became a common item on supermarket shelves, making the dish more accessible to households.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Restaurant Staple</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1990s, seafood bisque became a popular dish in upscale American restaurants, contributing to its gourmet reputation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Seafood Bisque Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Seafood Bisque Day was first celebrated in 2005, encouraging people to appreciate the complex flavor and rich history of this beloved seafood soup.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook your own seafood bisque</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Creating your own seafood bisque is a great way to celebrate National Seafood Bisque Day. Start by sautéing onions, celery and garlic in butter. Then add white wine, chicken stock, tomatoes and herbs. Simmer until vegetables are tender and then add the seafood of your choice (shrimp, crabmeat, scallops). Finally thicken with flour or cream and enjoy!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a seafood bisque cooking class</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Taking a class is a great way to learn how to make seafood bisque from the experts. A cooking class will give you the skills you need to recreate this delicious dish at home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a restaurant for seafood bisque</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>A great way to celebrate National Seafood Bisque Day is to visit a local restaurant that serves it up. Ask friends and family for recommendations of the best places near you and dig in!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a seafood bisque tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an evening of seafood bisque tasting! Have everyone bring their favorite seafood bisques to share or try out different recipes yourself.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a seafood bisque themed dinner</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make an evening out of it! Start off with appetizers like clams casino or oysters Rockefeller, followed by the main course of seafood bisque, and end with something sweet like chocolate mousse or key lime pie.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's hearty and comforting</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Seafood bisque is a delicious, creamy soup that's perfect for those chilly winter evenings. It's not too heavy, yet still provides warmth and comfort, making it the perfect meal to curl up with on a cold day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's packed with flavor</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The base of seafood bisque is usually made from an aromatic blend of garlic, onions, celery, carrots, herbs and spices that add incredible depth of flavor to the soup. Plus, the addition of succulent chunks of seafood make it even more delicious!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's nourishing</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Seafood bisque is not only incredibly flavorful but also very nutritious! The combination of vegetables, stock, cream and seafood provides you with a wholesome meal packed full of nutrients like vitamin B12, omega 3 fatty acids and essential minerals.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Seafood Bisque's Name Originated From "Bis Cuitus"</h3><p class='facts-text'>The word 'Bisque' originally came from the phrase "bis cuitus", meaning "cooked twice" in French, as the soup historically required two rounds of cooking.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Shells Were Once Ground with the Soup</h3><p class='facts-text'>Traditionally, to extract more flavor, the shells of crustaceans used in the bisque were ground into a fine paste and added to the soup.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Seafood Bisque Was Once Considered a Poor Man's Food</h3><p class='facts-text'>Despite its gourmet reputation today, seafood bisque was initially considered a poor man's food because it was often made using scraps and leftovers from the catch of the day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bisque and Chowder are Significantly Different</h3><p class='facts-text'>Though often confused as synonyms, bisque and chowder are significantly different. While bisques are often pureed and creamy with a touch of wine or cognac, chowders are chunkier, tend to contain potatoes and don't normally include alcohol.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Seafood Bisque is a Source of High-Quality Protein</h3><p class='facts-text'>Besides its deliciousness, seafood bisque offers health benefits too. It's a great source of high-quality protein, packed within the seafood ingredients used to make the soup, maintaining overall body health.</p></div></div>
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