Friday, August 14, 2026Daily Trivia Questions are below TODAY’S FOOD QUOTE“Bread deals with living things, with giving life, with growth, with the seed, the grain that nurtures. Its not coincidence that we say bread is the staff of life.” Lionel Poilne
FOOD HOLIDAYS - TODAY IS:• National Creamsicle Day. • St. Werenfrid's Day, patron of vegetable gardens. • UK: [Afternoon Tea Week] (Aug 10-16, 2026) A celebration of the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea.
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY1695 William Oliver was born (died March 17, 1764). English physician credited with creating the 'Bath Oliver' - a very plain, round unsweetened biscuit or cracker, usually served with cheese. 1765 A crowd in Boston gathered under a large elm tree to protest the Stamp Act passed by the British Parliament. The Act imposed a tax on all paper items in the American colonies, by requiring a special stamp. The 'Liberty Tree' became a rallying point for resistance to British rule over the American Colonies. The tree was cut down in 1775 by British Loyalists.
(see also March 22, 1765). 1848 The Oregon Territory was established. The area included the future states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, and parts of Wyoming and Montana. 1873 The first issue of 'Field & Stream' was published. 1888 Oliver B. Shallenberger of Rochester, Pennsylvania received U.S. patent No. 388,003 for the electric meter, to measure the amount of electricity used. 1897 A record sturgeon of 1,387 pounds was caught in the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada.
(Sturgeon Trivia & Facts) 1941 Paul Sabatier died. Organic chemist. The margarine, oil hydrogenation and methanol industries grew out of his research. 1956 The trademark "Chock Full O' Nuts - The Heavenly Coffee" was registered by the Federal Nut Co. 2003 A major outage knocked out power across the eastern United States and parts of Canada. 50 million people lost power.
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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?
· Lawrence 'Chubby Woodman is said to have invented the fried clam in Essex, Massachusetts.
· Nathan's of Coney Island hosted it's first Hot Dog Eating Contest.
· Electric refrigerators were first offered for sale, for $900.
· The first Piggly-Wiggly supermarket opened in Memphis, Tennessee.
· Coca-Cola started using their new contoured bottle.
· Mr. Peanut was created.
· To much confusion, Daylight Saving Time was introduced in Britain. 2) Any of several plants of the genus Panax of eastern Asia. There are also several similar species found in North America. The aromatic root has been used for medicinal purposes in Asia for thousands of years. It has been reputed to cure cancer, diabetes, aging, sexual dysfunctions, high blood pressure, and many other disorders. It is also used in tea, tonics, spirits, and in cookery. Its curative powers have never been scientifically documented. It is acknowledged as a stimulant, like coffee or tea.
Name these plants. 3) The blossom of this plant is the official state flower of Arizona. The white, funnel shaped, night blooming flowers grow on the trunk and branches of the plant during May and June, and produce edible red fruits. Name this plant. 4) These 'grains' are native to West Africa and are related to cardamom. They were previously an important spice, especially around the 14th and 15th centuries. Today they are not used much outside of West and North Africa. They are pungent and aromatic, and are used sometimes to flavor vinegars, beer and wine, in herbal remedies and in veterinary medicines. Name these 'grains.'
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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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