Yep, Caesar Salad. I know it has nothing to do with dogs, laundry or any of that other great stuff.
Last night we went out to dinner at Bucca Di Beppo. And Alex is at the new age of questions,whats an endive? Where did Caesar Salad get its name? Well the endive answer was easy. But the Caesar salad was not. Some foodie I am. So I got home and yes GOOGLED it. apparently it was invented on July 4, 1924 by Caesar Cardini, in of all places Tijuana Mexico. The original salad recipe does not call for anchovies for all of you purist out there. He used a lime instead of lemon (he was in Mexico and limes are called lemons in that area)and to add another little anecdote I found was..It's also a little-known fact that Caesar himself was a member of the Knights Templar.remember the Davinci Code?. That was written by a close friend describing an event at his home. So now you will be armed with a conversation tidbit at the party you will attend today and the recipe as well. And when all else fails to start a conversation offer a toast/salute to Mr. Cardini maker of great salad.
Oh and who made this salad an international favorite? Juilia Child did on her TV show with the help of Mr. Cardinis daughter who was invited on to share family recipes...GO Juilia!
"THE ORIGINAL CAESAR'S SALAD"
(For 4 Persons)
3 Medium heads romaine lettuce, chilled, dry, crisp;
Dash Worcestershire sauce;
Grated parmesan cheese. 5 or 6 tablespoons;
Croutons, about 1 cup
Wine vinegar, 1 to 2 tablespoons;
Juice of 1 1/2 lemon;
1 min. raw egg; scrambled warmed or coddled
Freshly ground pepper.
toss in a large bowl after each addition and make toast with a glass of wine like Caesar did!
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