Jun 22, 2009 -
On today's date, June 22 in 1992, prolific food writer M.F.K Fisher died. While Fisher was a well-respected figure in the food industry, I don't know much about her. To learn more about her work and life, I thought it would be fun to put together a quiz that celebrates the author who enjoyed and practiced the art of simple eating.
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Jun 08, 2009 -
June is National Iced Tea month and with the warm weather and long, lazy days, there's no better time for a thirst-quenching glass of iced tea. While making iced tea can be as simple as pouring fresh brewed tea over a tall pitcher of ice, there are hundreds of more complex varieties. I've scoured the Internet for the most innovative recipes.
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May 11, 2009 -
This year, America's favorite cracker, the buttery Ritz, is turning 75. It's hard to believe the cracker has been an entertaining staple and after school snack since 1934. To commemorate the anniversary, I've put together a quiz about Ritz.
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Apr 29, 2009 -
It's hard to believe that the hot social networking site Twitter — which allows users to post mini "micro-blog" updates — has been around for over three years. That's right, Twitter was founded in March 2006 by Biz Stone, Jack Dorsey, and Evan Williams, and was unknown to many until the 2008 presidential election — which catapulted it to tech stardom. For the past seven months, Twitter has gone from nay to yay, and here are some of the reasons why!
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Apr 16, 2009 -
Today is National Eggs Benedict day. Since eggs Benedict is my favorite brunch dish of all time, I couldn't let the holiday pass without putting together a quiz. The classic bennie is a layered masterpiece consisting of an English muffin, ham, poached egg, and a velvety hollandaise sauce.
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Mar 30, 2009 -
On yesterday's date in 1886, a little beverage called Coca-Cola was invented. To commemorate the all-American drink I've put together a quick quiz that tests your knowledge of all things Coke. It's full of fun facts so take it now!
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Mar 16, 2009 -
On today's date in 1915, absinthe was outlawed in France and several other European countries. Although it had been banned in the United States for three years, the French ban was significant because it was the French who popularized the green spirit.
To honor the date, I put together a quiz of absinthe facts.
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Mar 02, 2009 -
If you followed this season of Top Chef, you'll know that Carla was an expert at making perfect sauces. Although I may not be a classically trained chef like her, I'd like to think I know my sauces.
How about you?
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Feb 23, 2009 -
Yesterday was not only the 81st Academy Awards, but it was also National Margarita Day. Naturally a day that celebrates one of America's most beloved drinks deserves a fun quiz! How much do you know about the lime and tequila libation?
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Feb 13, 2009 -
Thirteen has been an unlucky number since at least 1700 BC, when ancient Babylonia omitted the number 13 in its list of laws. Its association with Friday is a more recent phenomenon. Take a peek at these 13 historical facts relating to the superstition.
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