Can You Crack These Egg Facts?


Updated 05/23/12 11:52 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Egg Trivia and Fun Facts

Is there anything more recognizable across the globe than a single chicken egg? The ovoid protein is a fixture during every occasion, from breakfast fry-ups to dessert soufflés — and, with a repertoire that includes Spanish tortillas and Ethiopian doro wat, it dots every corner of the world's culinary landscape. You may be a regular when it comes to enjoying eggs, but what do you really know Read more

Cracking the Symbolism of Easter Eggs


Updated 03/30/12 2:40 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

History and Symbolism of Easter Eggs

Whether you enjoy them hard-boiled, poached, fried, or deviled, eggs are a kitchen staple and delicious in any form. While breakfast has made the egg a culinary celebrity, it's Easter that has transformed the egg into a cultural icon. Springtime brings us eggs colorfully dyed or reincarnated in chocolate, but the Easter egg actually boasts a rich history, dating back thousands of years to Read more

5 Stunning Sushi Facts From Jiro Dreams of Sushi


Updated 03/06/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Jiro Dreams of Sushi Review

Recently we had the chance to preview the Magnolia Pictures documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, a portrait of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the greatest sushi chef in the world. Despite missing the first 20 minutes (you aren't going to believe us, but we were coming late from a sushi dinner!), the film was a stunner. On top of the movie's haute cinematography and touching score, we Read more

How Much Do You Know About Girl Scout Cookies?


Updated 02/23/12 4:35 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Facts About Girl Scout Cookies

'Tis the season for Thin Mints, Samoas, and Do-Si-Dos, as Girl Scouts everywhere go on a cookie-selling spree. Do you consider yourself a Girl Scout cookie aficionado? Find out some fun facts about the history of sales and test your Girl Scout cookie knowledge with this quiz. Take the Quiz Read more

What the First Family Might Eat on Presidents' Day


Updated 02/20/12 10:04 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Favorite Foods of President Obama and First Family

With so many state dinners and committee meetings to attend, President Obama knows a thing or two about fine dining. But watching these formal festivities got me thinking that it must be a rare occasion when the commander in chief gets to eat what he's truly craving. Likewise, the first lady aspires to a day when school lunches teem with veggies grown behind the playground, but it's undoubtedly Read more

Do You Have an Appetite For New Orleans Food?


Updated 02/17/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Facts and Trivia About New Orleans Food History and Culture

Even if you don't hail from The Pelican State, there's no better excuse to party before the Lenten season than with Mardi Gras — after all, the purple, green, and gold only come out once a year! Live music and Krewe parades are but a few reasons why the debaucherous Carnival scene in New Orleans brings hundreds of thousands of visitors each early Spring, but undoubtedly, the biggest draw is the Read more

Can You Raise a Glass in Every Language?


Updated 12/30/11 9:29 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Toasts in Every Language

Can you believe it? The start of yet another brand-new year is less than 48 hours away. Now that the countdown's begun, it's time to really get cracking on those New Year's Eve party plans. While you're busy plotting out the killer apps, cocktails, and décor, don't forget one last important detail: the toast! For a little New Year's Eve prep, we're going to play a game. I'll name a place, and Read more

What Do You Know About Hanukkah Food Traditions?


Updated 12/20/11 4:20 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Hanukkah (Chanukah) Foods

December isn't all about cookie swaps, tree trimmings, and Christmas dinners; at sundown tonight, Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. You may be familiar with menorahs and dreidels, but what do you know about the celebration's food traditions? Find out when you take our quiz. Take the Quiz Read more

What Do You Know About America's Top Candy Destinations?


Updated 10/27/11 4:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

America's Top Candy Destinations

This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can diversify their candy bags by digging into top-selling sweets from around the globe. But for a more interactive experience, there's no better way to get your sugar fix than to hit up the country's top candy destinations. Do you know what they are and where they're located? Unwrap more candy hot spot trivia when you take this quiz. Take the Quiz Read more