On January 5th and 6th the obscure holiday community got to celebrate two unique holidays. January 5th was "Bean Day" , which you had the chance to celebrate the black bean, pinto bean, navy bean, etc...
As with any obscure holiday, if you have recipes that have come through the family, that is a great thing, but for those that don't the internet has come to the rescue with a great jumping off point to begin your culinary exploration with. Some of the best links out there for "Bean Day" on January 5th include the following:
- http://www.yummly.com/recipes/bean-day
- http://allrecipes.com/recipes/soups-stews-and-chili/soup/beans-and-legumes/
- http://countrylife.lehmans.com/2011/01/06/recipes-for-national-bean-day-jan-5/
- http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/italian-pasta-bean-soup-recipe-122748
- http://www.cookingtf.com/happy-national-bean-day-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-dip-with-hidden-beans/
- http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipes.asp?food=black+bean+
- http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/15-bold-bean-dishes-93520
If you are not a bean fan there is another holiday on the 6th of January, "Three Kings Day". When you think of three kings, your mind most likely goes to the bible, and the three kings that went to the manger when Jesus was born.
But did you know with "Three Kings Day" there are some great recipes that go with this obscure holiday? The bodacious recipes come from the following online finds:
- http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/galette-des-rois-aux-amandes-three-kings-almond-tart-recipe/index.html
- http://powertochange.com/life/fullfeast/
- http://karma-free-cooking.com/2011/01/06/three-kings-day-menu/
- http://www.recipebridge.com/r/kings-three-recipes
- http://www.food.com/recipe/Rosca-De-Reyes-Three-Kings-Cake-108753
- http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/143771/Three-Kings-Bread/detail.aspx
- http://www.ehow.com/how_2106857_prepare-traditional-three-kings-day.html
So whether you decide to celebrate one or both days, remember to enjoy them with your family and friends and get in the kitchen to create some great culinary memories that will last a lifeime, and dishes that will make your guest go, "Say What?".
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