It's National Burger Month, and we're ready to get grilling and celebrate! But before you prepare to chow down, let's get the facts straight. How much do you know about the history of the hamburger? Take the quiz to find out!
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Whether you love her or hate her, there's no denying that Martha Stewart has wielded a weighty amount of influence on the world of food, entertaining, crafting, and modern living.
Today, the publishing magnate and culinary personality celebrates her 71st birthday. While Stewart's facing some harsh criticism these days, we hope she's finding a way to celebrate this rite of passage.
Want to do the same? Then get festive by testing out your MIQ, or Martha intelligence quotient!
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While avocados are grown year-round, they're at peak season right now; the warm weather helps them ripen faster, lending them a supersoft, spreadable texture. There's a lot to know about the fatty, buttery fruit, which tastes great in a number of recipes, from sandwiches to smoothies. Take the quiz to see if you know all your avo facts.
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Chances are, you weren't aware that today's National Cotton Candy Day — but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate. After all, what's not to love about this special-occasion, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth, spun-sugar treat? Now's the time to test your knowledge; this carnival, circus, and fair favorite is older than you might think. Take our quiz to see what you know.
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Rum has humble origins: it was sugar plantation slaves who first discovered molasses could be fermented, then distilled, for a pleasant tasting (and feeling) drink. But these days, rum has managed to join the ranks of tequila and gin as a diverse, wide-ranging spirit that's managed to play a role in everything from Caribbean staples to Polynesian tiki drinks.
While the term is used to define alcohol made from sugarcane or its by-products, rum appears in various incarnations, depending on where it's made, although it has a rich history in the Spanish- and French-speaking Caribbean islands, Central America, and South America.
Nearly every country in the Western Hemisphere, it seems, manufactures (and reveres) its own unofficial national brand. To raise your global awareness for rum producers, I thought I'd put your brand recognition to the test. Can you match the rum label to its country of origin? Click through to find out.
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Today isn't just Friday; it also marks the birthday of our favorite hot-blooded New York chef David Chang. In recent years, the Korean-American chef has garnered a worldwide following for his Momofuku restaurants and self-described "vaguely Asian" food — but it wasn't all that long ago that he was shedding blood, sweat, and tears as a line cook for Daniel Boulud.
As he celebrates his 34th birthday tonight (with another star-studded party at an of-the-moment Manhattan restaurant, perhaps?), we're taking a quick look back at Chang's rise to fame, his always-incitable comments, and his evolving culinary persona.
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Yesterday marked National Tequila Day. We hope you celebrated appropriately, but who says that the tequila consumption needs to stop now? It's Summer! Whether it's the original or a twist on the classic, now is the perfect time to enjoy a delicious, boozy treat. Do you know the history of the machine that gave Jimmy Buffett the inspiration to his iconic lyrics: "There's booze in the blender / and soon it will render / that frozen concoction that helps me hang on?" Take our quiz to find out your knowledge of margarita madness!
