Sunday, November 1, 2026Daily Trivia Questions are below TODAY’S FOOD QUOTE“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”
Luciano Pavarotti, ‘My Own Story’ (1981)
FOOD HOLIDAYS - TODAY IS:• Did you remember to turn your clocks back? U.S., Canada & Mexico Daylight Saving Time ends (March 8 - November 1, 2026) (Time Trivia & Facts)
• National Deep Fried Clam Day
(Clam Appetizer Recipes -- Clam Trivia & Facts) • All Hallow's Day (All Saints Day) • [World Vegan Day] (Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes) • National Cinnamon Day (Cinnamon Article) • National Pâté Day • National Vinegar Day (Vinegar Trivia) • National Calzone Day (Calzone Trivia) • National Fig Week (Nov 1-7) (Fig Trivia & Facts) • UK: [UK Sausage Week] (Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2026). Celebrating the great British banger!
(Tips for Making Sausage at Home)
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY1798 Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness was born. He was the son of Arthur Guinness, and joined the family brewing business. When his father died, he became sole owner and built up the business. He was also elected Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1851. 1865 John Lindley died (born Feb 5, 1799). British botanist and horticulturist. Wrote 'The Theory and Practice of Horticulture' (1840) and 'The Vegetable Kingdom' (1846). 1884 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) was universally adopted at the International Meridian Conference in Washington, DC, and the International Date Line was drawn up with 24 time zones created. 1897 The Waldorf-Astoria opened (the combined Waldorf and Astoria hotels). It was the largest in the world at the time with 1,300 rooms.
(see also March 13, 1893 and May 3, 1929). 1944 Pulitzer Prize winning play 'Harvey' by Mary Chase, opened on Broadway. About Elwood P. Dowd and his friend, a 6 foot rabbit (‘pooka’) others cannot see. 1951 The musical comedy 'Top Banana' opened on Broadway. 1962 Antony Kiedis of the music group 'Red Hot Chili Peppers' was born. 1980 Victor Sen Yung died (born Oct 18, 1915). American character actor, he played the cook Hop Sing on the TV show 'Bonanza'. He also played Charlie Chan's son, Jimmy Chan in numerous Charlie Chan movies. 1981 U.S. first class postage rates were raised to 20 cents and post cards to 13 cents. 1993 The Maastricht Treaty became effective, creating the new European Union. 1997 Victor Mills died. He was a chemical engineer who worked for Proctor & Gamble. Among his many accomplishments, he improved Duncan Hines cake mix, and Jif peanut butter, and invented Pampers disposable diapers. 2009 The November 2009 issue of Gourmet magazine was the last issue published (the issue was actually distributed in mid-October). The first issue was published in 1941.
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** October 29-November 1, 2026 43rd Annual Spinach Festival - Crystal City, Texas October 29-Nov 15, 2026 120th Edition of the State Fair of Louisiana - Shreveport, Louisiana October 30-November 8, 2026 72nd Annual Florida Gateway Fair - Lake City, Florida November 1-8, 2026 - Annual San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival - San Diego, California November 5-15, 2026 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair - Jacksonville, Florida November 6-7, 2026 69th Annual Urbanna Oyster Festival - Urbanna, Virginia November 6-14, 2026 - National Peanut Festival
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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?
· Canada bans the artificial sweetener Saccharin as potentially carcinogenic.
· A record lobster weighing over 44 lbs was caught off Nova Scotia.
· Larousse Gastronomique first U.S. edition is published, a 1063 page dictionary of cookery.
· Twix cookie bars are introduced.
· PepsiCo acquires Pizza Hut fast food chain.
· Denny's Restaurant introduces the Grand Slam Breakfast. 2) This small annual herb, a member of the carrot family, is second in popularity only to black pepper throughout the world. It has dark green leaves and tiny white or pink flowers. The fruit, when green, has an unpleasant taste, but when ripe is aromatic and is used as a spice. Can you name this plant whose fruit is used as a spice? 3) What bitter extract from a southern European plant root is used in Angostura bitters, chocolate, vermouth, candy, ice cream and vanilla flavorings? 4) When was Lipton's dry Onion Soup Mix introduced? 5) Developed in 1881 in Santa Cruz, California. It is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry. 6) A Norwegian specialty of air dried (unsalted) cod, which is soaked in water and lye before cooking. It is then simmered in water for 10 to 15 minutes, until just done. It is usually served with a cream sauce.
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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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