How Much Do You Know About Hamburger History?


Updated 05/03/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hamburger History Quiz

It's National Burger Month and we're ready to get grilling and celebrate! We've given you all the details for our Instagram Burger Challenge, 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! Take the Quiz Read more

Do You Know Your Guinness?


Updated 03/08/12 11:00 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Guinness Quiz

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and the Irish holiday just wouldn't be the same without a pint of Guinness in hand. You may have mastered the stout's double pour, but what do you know about the history of this legendary beer brand? Take the quiz to find out! Source: Flickr User [puamelia] Take the Quiz Read more

Can You Spin Through the History of Cotton Candy?


Updated 12/08/11 2:14 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cotton Candy History

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. Source: Flickr User Read more

Can You Match the Rum to Its Country of Origin?


Updated 08/17/11 8:40 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

National Rum Day Fun Facts

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 Read more

Happy Birthday, David Chang! A Look Back at His Biggest Culinary Moments and Controversies


Updated 08/05/11 5:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Chef David Chang's Bio

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 Read more

What's Your Martha IQ?


Updated 08/03/11 9:33 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Martha Stewart Fun Facts

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 — amidst recent press about the failed resurrection of her brand, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia — the publishing magnate and culinary personality celebrates the big 7-0. While Stewart's facing some harsh Read more

Are You Wasting Away in Margaritaville?


Updated 07/25/11 7:59 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Frozen Margarita Quiz

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 / Read more

What Do You Know About the Aspen Food & Wine Classic?


Updated 06/16/11 12:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Aspen Food & Wine Classic History and Fun Facts

Guess what? It's Thursday, and we're headed to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen! The festival, which has become the premiere event for Food & Wine magazine, will be packed with cooking demonstrations by the country's most famed chefs, tastings led by the world's foremost sommeliers, and, of course, plenty of food and libation. To get you excited for the coverage we'll have while we're in Read more

Fixes For These 10 Money Mistakes


Updated 05/15/12 6:13 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fixes For Money Mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes. Business Insider shares solutions for some common money mistakes people make. Recently, two friends confessed they live check to check — a revelation worsened by the fact that they only check their bank balance once or twice a month. RELATED: How This Writer Clawed Her Way Out of the Black Hole of Debt We called in the finance experts, and here's what we decided they Read more

Buzz Lines: What's Your Favorite Quote From Dude, Where's My Car?


Updated 05/09/12 10:06 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Dude Where's My Car Best Quotes

It's hard to imagine a stoner comedy called Dude, Where's My Car? would leave such a lasting impression, but with its alien strippers, space-time continuums, and incredibly persistent drive-through workers, it's become an endlessly quotable flick. Fun fact: the title of the movie itself (probably the most recited line from the film) was grabbed from a scene in cult hit The Big Lebowski, so it was Read more