Tuesday, March 31, 2026Daily Trivia Questions are below TODAY’S FOOD QUOTE“I have made a lot of mistakes falling in love, and regretted most of them, but never the potatoes that went with them.” Nora Ephron (1941-2012)
FOOD HOLIDAYS - TODAY IS:• National Clams on the Half Shell Day
(Clam Recipes -- Clam Trivia --- Clam Quotes) • Tater Day (Potato Recipes -- Potato Trivia)
(Potato Quotes) • Oranges and Lemons Day (“‘Oranges and Lemons’ say the bells of St. Clements.....” )
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TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY1814 John Lineback of Salem, North Carolina received the first patent for a cottonseed hulling machine. 1848 William Waldorf Astor was born. William Waldorf Astor was a cousin of John Jacob Astor IV, the great grandson of John Jacob Astor. He built the Waldorf section (1893) of what would become the Waldorf Astoria (1897). The Empire State Building (1929) now stands on the site of the former hotel.
1882 During March and April an estimated 1.5 billion dead tilefish were discovered north of Delaware Bay. It is believed that the destruction was caused a storm which brought abnormally cold water to its Gulf stream habitat. (Tilefish History & Facts) 1918 Daylight Savings Time went into effect in the U.S. for the first time. (Time & Time Zone Trivia) 1927 Cesar Chavez was born (died April 23, 1993). American farm worker and labor leader, co-founder with Dolores Huerta of the National Farm Workers Association (now the United Farm Workers). 1946 G. Allan Nichol of the music group 'The Turtles' was born. 1978 Charles Best died (born Feb 27, 1899). Co-discoverer in 1921 (with Dr. F. Banting) of the hormone insulin, used to treat diabetes. 1989 Chefs from Japanese restaurants in New York have finally persuaded the FDA to allow them to import and serve fogu. The first shipment of Japanese blowfish (tora fugu) arrived today. The chefs had to attend special classes to protect their customers from poisoning. 1992 Bob Wian died (born June 15, 1914). Founder of the Big Boy restaurant chain in 1936 in Glendale, California. In 1967 he sold the chain to Marriott Corp. for $7 million. 2005 Frank Perdue president of Perdue Farms died (born May 9, 1920). He was the son of the company's founder Arthur Perdue. Perdue is the 3rd largest poultry company in the U.S. 2014 The International Court of Justice rules that the Japanese government must halt its whaling program in the Antarctic. Japan said it would abide by the decision.
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Atlantic City, New Jersey March 13-April 12, 2026 Knott's Boysenberry Festival
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Naples, Florida April 1-4, 2026 - 35th Taste of Vail - Vail, Colorado April 2-4, 2026 - Annual Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-Off - Llano, Texas April 2-6, 2026 Annual Tater Day - Benton, Kentucky April 2-12, 2026 - Clay County Agricultural Fair
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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?
· The artificial sweetener Saccharine was patented.
· Good Housekeeping Magazine begins publication.
· 'Philadelphia' brand cream cheese went on sale.
· Dr Pepper was invented in Waco, Texas. 2) They were first developed in Sicily and were known to both the Greeks and the Romans. In 77 AD the Roman naturalist Pliny called them one of earth's monstrosities, but many continued to eat them. Historical accounts show that wealthy Romans enjoyed them prepared in honey and vinegar, seasoned with cumin, so that this treat would be available year round. It was not until the early twentieth century that they were grown in the United States. All that are commercially grown in the United States are grown in California. They are actually a flower bud, and if allowed to flower, the blossoms measure up to seven inches in diameter and are a violet-blue color.
Name this plant. 3) This tree is the only living member or its family, which dates back 286 million years. There are both male and female plants and the female fruits have a very disagreeable odor, so male trees are preferred for gardening. The roasted seeds of this tree are a delicacy in China and Japan. They are available fresh or canned (shelled, skinned and parboiled)and are used it stir fries, soups and stews. 4) What were the original 3 flavors of the breakfast cereal 'Fruit Loops'? Click Here for Today’s Quiz Answers
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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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