Wednesday, September 4, 2026Daily Trivia Questions are below TODAY’S FOOD QUOTE“Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.”
Doug Larson
FOOD HOLIDAYS - TODAY IS: National Macadamia Nut Day (Macadamia Nut Trivia) National Food Bank Day (Sept 4, 2026 - 1st Fri in Sept) Help a neighbor, friend, co-worker, or child by making a donation or volunteering at a local food bank. [Find your local Food Bank] National Chianti Day (Sept 4, 2026 - 1st Fri)
(Chianti Article) St. Ida of Herzfeld, patron of brides.
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY1768 Francois Auguste Rene Vicomte de Chateaubriand was born. Chateaubriand was a French writer and politician. His chef, Montmireil, created the famous recipe consisting of a center cut from the beef tenderloin, grilled and served with bιarnaise sauce and chateau potatoes. He named the dish Chateaubriand. (History of Chateaubriand) 1781 The settlement known as “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora La Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula” (City of the Queen of the Angels) was founded. Now known as simply Los Angeles, California.
(Los Angeles Food Trivia) 1783 Frederic Tudor was born (died Feb 6, 1864). 'The Ice King' He created an export trade for block ice harvested from frozen ponds in New England during the winter. The ice was shipped in insulated cargo holds to the Carribbean, India and Europe and stored in insulated warehouses. 1864 Bread riots were reported in Mobile, Alabama.
(Alabama Food Trivia & Facts) 1866 Alfred L. Cralle was born (died May 3, 1920). Inventor of an ice cream scoop, his design is still in use today. (see Feb 2, 1897) --- (Ice Cream Trivia) 1885 The Exchange Buffet opened at 7 New Street in New York City, serving men only. One of the first self service restaurants. 1904 The St. Regis Hotel opened in New York City. Built by John Jacob Astor IV, it was the first hotel to have central air conditioning and heating in every room. (St. Regis Hotel History) 1920 Craig Claiborne was born (died Jan 22, 2000). Influential American food writer, cookbook author. Food editor and restaurant critic for the ‘NY Times’. 1962 The 'Haagen-Dazs' trademark was registered. 1967 The final episode of 'Gilligans Island' TV show aired. 1996 The Smashing Pumpkins won seven MTV Video Music Awards.
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** August 26-September 7, 2026 The Great New York State Fair - Syracuse, New York August 27-September 7, 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Falcon Heights, Minnesota August 28-September 7, 2026 - Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colorado August 28-September 7, 2026 Oregon State Fair
Salem, Oregon August 29-September 6, 2026 - National Championship Chuckwagon Race - Clinton, Arkansas September 3-6, 2026 - 79th National Hard Crab Derby
Crisfield, Maryland September 4-7, 2026 - Obetz Zucchinifest
Obetz, Ohio (SEE ALL FOOD FESTIVALS and OTHER FOOD EVENTS)
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** FOOD TRIVIA QUIZ (new DAILY questions)1) The following events took place in the same year.
What year is it?
· Yuengling Brewery in Pennsylvania opened. It is the oldest brewery still operating in the U.S.
· The Tremont Hotel opened in Boston. It was the first hotel with indoor plumbing.
· Sylvester Graham invented the Graham cracker. 2) By definition a 'Picnic Ham' is not a true ham.
Why? 3) Due to a shortage of baking flours after World War II breadmakers were forced to substitute up to 25% of wheat flour with something else.
What did they use as a substitute? 4) According to an American Dairy Association random sampling survey, pizza is America's fourth most craved food.
What are the first 3 most craved foods?
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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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