National Caviar Day
About National Caviar Day
When is National Caviar Day? This holiday is always celebrated on July 18
Something fishy is going on today. It’s National Caviar Day. Now, just what’s all the roe about this July 18 holiday!? Today is all about a very pricey hors d’oeuvre. You can pay over $7,000 USD for some of the finest caviar on the planet.
Caviar is salted fish eggs, or “roe”. It is considered a delicacy. Caviar is enjoyed by the upper class and those of us who occasionally can afford a little of it, just so we can say that we had some. Russian Caviar is reputed to be the very best, most sought-after of all caviars. There’s red caviar and black caviar, along with other colors. Black is considered the best. Perhaps you should do a taste test.
The most prestigious, and best(??) caviar comes from sturgeon found in the Caspian Sea. But, other fish, including whitefish and salmon, are less expensive alternatives. Which caviar truly tastes the best? We’ll let you be the judge.
Did You Know? The highest price paid for caviar was $34,500 USD. The roe was golden white and came from a sturgeon.
Happy National Caviar Day!
Caviar Trivia
Amaze your friends with this caviar trivia and facts:
- The dictionary defines caviar as the “pickled roe of sturgeon, beluga whales, and other large fish.”
- Kings and aristocrats enjoyed caviar long before oysters and champagne became popular.
- Most of the world’s caviar is produced from fish caught in the Caspian Sea.
- Typical caviar colors are shades of brownish-black, grayish-yellow, gray, and orange.
- Consumption of caviar dates back to the 1240s.
- It is rich in calcium.
How to Celebrate National Caviar Day
Here are a few ideas on how to celebrate National Caviar Day:
- Before you try caviar, go online and price it out.
- Then, if it is in your budget (it’s not in mine), buy a can of it.
- Share a tin of caviar with your rich friends.
BTW: It pairs well with a bottle of champagne.
Today's Quote
“Do the right thing for the right reason and the right things will happen.” – – John Boehner
History and Origin of National Caviar Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day.
As we began our research, we were all but certain that either the U.S. Congress or the President would make this a national day. However, we did not find any congressional resolution or presidential proclamation.
Definition of “National” Days – and why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.
This Day in History
Here are some things that happened on this day:
- Comet Shoemaker-Levy’s largest collision with Jupiter leaves a black spot a phenomenal 12,000 km across! (1944)
- Crayola begins to market scented crayons. (1994)
- Comedian and actor Red Skelton, was born on this day in 1913.
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