Wednesday, September 2, 2026Daily Trivia Questions are below TODAY’S FOOD QUOTE“When we decode a cookbook, every one of us is a practicing chemist. Cooking is really the oldest, most basic application of physical and chemical forces to natural materials.”
Arthur E. Grosser (Professor of Chemistry at McGill University)
FOOD HOLIDAYS - TODAY IS:• World Coconut Day - The annual coconut day was declared at the 25th Asian and Pacific Coconut Community Session/Ministerial Meeting held in Vietnam in 1998. It is aimed at generating more awareness on the importance of coconut and to attract more investments in this sector for the welfare of coconut farmers.
(Coconut Trivia --- Coconut, The Tree of Life) • National Blueberry Popsicle Day • St. Agricola of Avignon, patron for rain, good weather and storks.
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY1666 The Great Fire of London began in the shop of the King's baker. After burning for four days, more than 13,000 buildings had been destroyed. 1752 Tomorrow was September 14. The Gregorian Calendar went into effect in Great Britain and its colonies, to correct an accumulated 11 day discrepancy. Most of the rest of the world had switched from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar in 1582. 1865 John Macadam died (born 1827). Australian (born in Scotland) chemist and politician. The Macadamia nut was named for him.
(Macadamia Nut Trivia) 1870 Samuel Augustus Maverick died (born July 23, 1803). An American cattleman and politician. He didn't brand his cattle, and his name is the source of the term 'maverick' referring to an unbranded animals 1912 The first Calgary Stampede is held, billed as the The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth, and The Last and Best Great West Frontier Days Celebration. 1929 Unilever was formed by the merger of British soap and margarine maker Lever Brothers and Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie.
(Margarine Trivia & Facts) 1935 The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 hit the Florida Keys. Over 400 were killed and the Railroad to Key West was destroyed. It was the most powerful hurricane to ever hit the U.S., with winds estimated at 200 mph. 1964 Pepsi acquires the Tip Corp. including the rights to Mountain Dew soft drink. (Pepsi-Cola Trivia) 1969 The first ATM is installed at the Chemical Bank in Rockville Centre, New York. 1973 J.R.R. Tolkien died. Author of 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. Food and hospitality play important roles in both. 1978 'Grease' by Frankie Valli was number one on the music charts. 1985 The wreckage of the British luxury liner 'Titanic' was located 73 years after it sank. This inspired a new interest in the menu and last meals that were served on the ship. (Authentic ‘Titanic’ Recipes)
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** 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) All of the following events took place in the same year. What year is it?
· There are about 2,780,000 farms, averaging about 390 acres.
· Farmers made up less than 5 percent of work force for the first time.
· Hamburger Helper was introduced.
· Orville Redenbacher introduced his Gourmet Popping corn.
· At the 43rd National Spelling Bee, Libby Childress wins spelling the word 'croissant.'
· U.S. commercial whale hunting ended. 2) Mushrooms are commercially produced in almost every state in the U.S. but one state accounts for about 60% of total U.S. production.
a) Minnesota. b) Idaho. c) Pennsylvania.
d) Washington. e) California. 3) True or False: Reduced fat foods are low in fat. 4) What is the key ingredient in 3/4ths of American’s favorite recipes?
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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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