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Test Your Knowledge of the Food Network's Chefs!

partysugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:50:24 -0700

One of my favorite specials on the Food Network is Chefography, an hour-long show that details the life of one of the network's celebrity chefs. It's fascinating to learn about their background, personal life, and how they got their start in the food industry. However, not all the chefs have been featured on Chefography. Sure, the heavy hitters (Rachael, Giada, Bobby) are highlighted, but what about the newer chefs? I've done some Internet searching and found a bunch of fun facts about the rising stars of Food Network. Think you can guess which chef's life I am describing?

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Which chef's grandmother Alma inspired her to become a cook?

Know Your Labor Day Food Factoids?

YumSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:50:27 -0700

Next Monday, Sept. 7, professionals everywhere will take advantage of Labor Day to play hooky, travel, and, of course, eat. Although the holiday originated out of labor disputes, the first Monday in September has become synonymous with many things - not the least of which is a national celebration of food. You may know exactly what you'll be snacking on next Monday, but what tasty tidbits do you know about the holiday weekend's food heritage? Click through our quiz to find out.

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What Do You Know About Goat Cheese?

partysugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:50:24 -0700

While reading Gourmet on the bus yesterday, I came across an article about National Goat Cheese month. It happens to be now, August, so naturally I thought it would be the perfect time to test your knowledge on creamy, smooth, and tangy goat cheese. Although goat cheese has been around for a long time, it only became a widely known popular ingredient in America in the late 1970s. Do you know why? Find out now and take the quiz.

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Do You Know Where Your Fourth of July Food Came From?

partysugar — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:50:48 -0700

With everyone from celebrity chefs like Michael Chiarello to national corporations such as Lay's focusing on eating locally, it's hard not to wonder where your food comes from. For example, where exactly was the pork used to make these burgers raised?

Since the majority of Americans will be hosting barbecues this weekend, I thought it would be fun to test your knowledge of classic Fourth of July foods. To find out where that hot dog was created, take my quiz!

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Test Your Tex-Mex Fun Facts!

YumSugar — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:50:14 -0700

One of my favorite cuisines of all time is Tex-Mex, and I'm sad to report that Matt Martinez, Jr., the "King of Tex-Mex," died last Friday. Martinez, owner of several notable Texas Tex-Mex restaurants, was one of the first pioneers to embrace the term. Insulted by critics who denounced Americanized Mexican food, Martinez abandoned claim to anything Mexican, calling it Tex-Mex instead.

To honor the legacy Martinez has left behind, I thought I'd put together a quiz about Tex-Mex cuisine. How much do you know? There's only one way to find out!

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Feeling Lucky? Irish Food and Drink Facts

YumSugar — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:30:16 -0700

Though St. Patrick's Day may not be a food holiday on the level of Thanksgiving, it's still a great excuse to eat, whether you're making Irish soda bread for breakfast or slow-cooked stew for supper.

Do you know your Irish food and drink facts? Take my quiz to see if you get lucky.

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Happy Birthday, Tyler Florence!

YumSugar — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:30:47 -0800

Tyler Florence - best known for his approachable recipes, affable demeanor, and, of course, strapping good looks - turns 38 today. To honor the Food Network host, cookbook author, and celebrity chef (who was just spotted at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival) I've put together a quiz full of TyFlo fun facts. What do you know about the charismatic food figure? Find out when you take our quiz!

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Test Your Mardi Gras Food Facts!

YumSugar — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:30:12 -0800

Bring out the beads and hurricanes, because it's time to celebrate Mardi Gras! Although Mardi Gras (French for "Fat Tuesday") is based on Easter and can fall on any Tuesday between Feb. 3 and March 9, this year it happens to be today!

Since New Orleans, LA, is the city most known for its Mardi Gras festivities, I thought I'd quiz your knowledge of fun facts related to NOLA Mardi Gras traditions. Think you know how to celebrate the season? Put your knowledge to the test when you take our quiz!

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How Much Do You Know About the 2009 Governors Ball?

YumSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:50:14 -0800

It's almost time for the biggest day in Hollywood - the Oscars - and, with that, the Governors Ball, the official celebration following the awards. It goes without saying that a lot of energy is put into producing the fête - but can you guess how much? Find out more facts about this blockbuster event when you take our quiz.

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Test Your Canned Foods IQ!

YumSugar — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:00:07 -0800

Canned goods may get a bad rap once in a while, but they deserve an upstanding reputation. Not only is canned food ultra-safe and convenient, but it's also consistently affordable.

If you haven't restocked your pantry with cans yet this year, now's the time to do it - February is National Canned Food Month! How much do you know about this method of preservation, which has saved household dinners for over a century? Find out when you take our quiz.

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