Sunday, May 31, 2026Daily Trivia Questions are below TODAY’S FOOD QUOTE“People who drink light "beer" don't like the taste of beer; they just like to pee a lot.”
Capital Brewery, Middleton, Wisconsin
FOOD HOLIDAYS - TODAY IS:• National Macaroon Day (Small cookies made from coconut, egg whites, sugar and other flavorings.) • UK: [National BBQ Week] (May 25-31, 2026)
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY1744 Richard Lovell Edgeworth died. An Anglo-Irish inventor, among his many inventions and innovations were a turnip cutter, various improvements in agricultural machines, and a velocipede. 1790 The first U.S. copyright law was signed by George Washington. 1836 The Astor House luxury hotel opened in New York City. Built by John Jacob Astor, it was located on Broadway between Vesey and Barclay Streets. 1864 Frederick Walton of London, England was granted patent 3,210 for Linoleum. (U.S. patent 87,227 granted Feb 23, 1869). 1880 Hippolyte Mege Mouries died (born Oct 24, 1817). A French scientist, he invented margarine (French patent No. 86489) and also received patents for canned meat, sugar extraction and others.
(Margarine Trivia & Facts) 1884 Dr. John Harvey Kellogg applied for a patent for 'flaked cereal' (corn flakes). It was his brother Will Keith Kellogg who became rich & famous by marketing the new cereal commercially. 1892 Lea & Perrins label was trademarked.
(Worcestershire Sauce Trivia) 1910 Elizabeth Blackwell died (born Feb 3, 1821). First woman to receive an M.D. degree from a U.S. medical school (1849). 1974 Adelle Davis died. Nutritionist, and author of 'Let's Eat Right to Keep Fit.' She promoted many theories that have been labeled as unfounded and dangerous by the medical community. 1980 Cook's magazine begins publication. Christopher Kimball is the publisher. 1983 Jack Dempsey died. Regarded as one of the greatest boxers, he held the world heavyweight title from 1919 to 1926. He then became a successful restaurateur in New York City. 2003 The French Concorde supersonic airliner made its final scheduled return trip from New York to Paris as Air France took the Concords out of service.
(see also Oct 24, 2003)
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** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** FOOD TRIVIA QUIZ (new DAILY questions)1) All of the following events took place in the same year. What year is it?
· Sugar Free Jell-O is introduced.
· McDonald's served its 50 billionth hamburger.
· Wendy's 'Where's the Beef?' ad campaign debuted.
· Michael Jackson's hair catches fire while filming a Pepsi commercial.
· Bottled Hidden Valley Ranch Dressings are introduced. 2) In 1849, Henderson Lewelling traveled from Oregon to San Francisco with 100 of these, which he sold for $5 each to gold prospectors.
What was he selling?
a) potatoes. b) pans. c) chickens.
d) apples. e) denmin jeans. 3) This tree is native to tropical areas of South America. It has an edible root, small edible black fruit (olive sized), sugar is produced from the sap, and a wax is collected from the lower surfaces of its leaves. This wax is used in carbon paper, polishes, plastics, floor wax, lubricants and as a food additive. The pith is also used as a cork substitute, fiber from the leaves is used to make rope, and the wood is used for building and to produce excellent veneers.
Name this useful plant.
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** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Dedication
This website is dedicated to:
· Gladys Ehler, my mother, who taught me patience and how to make Sauerbraten (it is still my favorite)
· Edward Ehler, my father, who taught me a love of books and history.
· Barbara Saba, my sister, who taught me how to dance.
· Cpl. Thomas E. Saba, my nephew. Died in action on Feb. 7, 2007 in Iraq. He was 30 yrs. young. Chef James
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