What is a velouté?
• Dessert of whipped cream and meringue
• Chicken in mushroom sauce
• Sausage stuffed with peppercorns
• Sauce with roux and stock
April 3, 2026
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On This Day
1973 - In New York, the original World Trade Center twin towers opened. At the time they were the tallest buildings in the world.
Fact of the Day
Neurologically, humans enter adolescence at the average age of 9, adulthood at 32, early aging at around 66, and late aging at around 83.
Nature Oddities
The Border Collie is widely considered the most intelligent dog breed, renowned for its superior problem-solving skills, intense focus, and ability to learn complex tasks.
Food and Drink
When Tater Tots were first offered in 1956, people refused to buy them because they were so cheap they thought they had no value. Once stores raised the prices, they became a hot item, causing a 25% increase in sales.