Your 20 October food & drink takeaways
On International Chefs Day, a recipe from a much-travelled birthday boy biker for a version of an opulent dessert the noble creator of which was also born on this day.
Just some of food & drink delights that 20 October brings to the table.
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A curated taster menu of every day’s food & drink associations
Food and drink birthdays
1677
Polish nobleman, King of Poland and Duke of Lorraine. A huge gourmet and fan of sweets, he is credited with the idea of improving a small sugar cake by steeping it in still-warm rum after baking, creating the baba au rhum (or rum baba).
1931
English businessman and former chairman, Morrison Supermarkets
1966
English television chef, presenter and author, one half of The Hairy Bikers, The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook, The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain, The Hairy Bikers: Best of British
The much-loved duo did their own take on rum baba – rum babas with grilled pineapple {header photo}
1971
American rapper, record producer, actor and inspiration behind the canned drink brand Gin & Juice
Celebration days
"Since its creation by the late Chef Dr. Bill Gallagher in 2004, Worldchefs has committed to using International Chefs Day to celebrate our noble profession. Chefs have a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact in our communities by celebrating this special day with children. Every October, Chefs come together to inspire and educate the next generation about the joys of cooking, healthy eating, and the importance of sustainability."
National Baking Week (14-20 Oct)
Unofficial
USA: Brandied Fruit Day
USA: Chicken and Waffles Day
Food art of the day
Peaches by Japanese painter Yasushi Sugiyama, born on this day in 1909.
