National Seafood Bisque Day

National Seafood Bisque Day

National Seafood Bisque Day comes up every year on October 19 and we’re excited to help you celebrate. Originating in France, bisque is a thick and creamy soup, seasoned with any choice of seafood, including crab, shrimp, and crayfish.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL SEAFOOD BISQUE DAY

Little is known about the history of National Seafood Bisque Day, but the history of the bisque dish itself is a little fishy. According to historians, the word “bisque” is derived from the French phrase, ‘bis cuites,’ which means ‘twice-cooked.’ The method for cooking a bisque is a reflection of this, as it must be cooked twice, the first time with stock and again, with cream.

However, there is a dispute surrounding the name as another set of people believe the word originates from the Bay of Biscay, a gulf along the coast of France and Spain. Indeed, the meals from that region have very similar ingredients to those of bisque.

The first use of the word “bisque” is traceable to the 17th century. Although today the bisque has been accorded the status of a fancy soup, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, it was the opposite. The soup was mostly eaten by fishermen, who used finely crushed shells, derived from whatever fish was available at the time. It was when shellfish became a scarcity that prices of seafood went up, driving bisque to the top of the food chain and earning it a cushy reputation. Bisque is now one of the few dishes at the top of the culinary pecking order.

HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL SEAFOOD BISQUE DAY

1 (Make seafood bisque)

Celebrate by making your own seafood bisque. Add your own unique twist with ingredients of your choice.

2 (Visit a restaurant)

If you can’t find the time to make your own, indulge in some fine dining at a restaurant near you. Order a plate of seafood bisque and enjoy!

3 (Use the hashtag)

Spread the fun by taking a picture of your bisque and using the hashtag #NationalSeafoodBisqueDay in a social media post.

National Seafood Bisque Day comes up every year on October 19 and we’re excited to help you celebrate. Originating in France, bisque is a thick and creamy soup, seasoned with any choice of seafood, including crab, shrimp, and crayfish.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL SEAFOOD BISQUE DAY

Little is known about the history of National Seafood Bisque Day, but the history of the bisque dish itself is a little fishy. According to historians, the word “bisque” is derived from the French phrase, ‘bis cuites,’ which means ‘twice-cooked.’ The method for cooking a bisque is a reflection of this, as it must be cooked twice, the first time with stock and again, with cream.

However, there is a dispute surrounding the name as another set of people believe the word originates from the Bay of Biscay, a gulf along the coast of France and Spain. Indeed, the meals from that region have very similar ingredients to those of bisque.

The first use of the word “bisque” is traceable to the 17th century. Although today the bisque has been accorded the status of a fancy soup, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, it was the opposite. The soup was mostly eaten by fishermen, who used finely crushed shells, derived from whatever fish was available at the time. It was when shellfish became a scarcity that prices of seafood went up, driving bisque to the top of the food chain and earning it a cushy reputation. Bisque is now one of the few dishes at the top of the culinary pecking order.

HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL SEAFOOD BISQUE DAY

1 (Make seafood bisque)

Celebrate by making your own seafood bisque. Add your own unique twist with ingredients of your choice.

2 (Visit a restaurant)

If you can’t find the time to make your own, indulge in some fine dining at a restaurant near you. Order a plate of seafood bisque and enjoy!

3 (Use the hashtag)

Spread the fun by taking a picture of your bisque and using the hashtag #NationalSeafoodBisqueDay in a social media post.