Saturday, September 5, 2026Daily Trivia Questions are below TODAY’S FOOD QUOTE“The word gourmet is pleasing to the ear, perhaps also to the eye. If you explain it in simple everyday language, however, its not so appealing. A gourmet is a person who is totally devoted to eating.”
Lu Wenfu, 'The Gourmet'
FOOD HOLIDAYS - TODAY IS:� National Cheese Pizza Day
(Pizza Trivia & History --- Pizza Recipes) � International Bacon Day (Sept 5, 2026 - Sat before Labor Day. Can be August or September)
(Bacon Trivia and Facts) � National Tailgating Day (Sept 5, 2026 - 1st Sat)
[Tailgating Challenge]
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY1643 Louis XIV, King of France (the 'Sun King') was born. A gourmet, gourmand and many say a glutton. During his reign food began to be served in courses, rather than placed on the table all at once, and forks came into widespread use. (Fork Trivia & Facts) 1698 Tsar Peter I of Russia imposes a tax on beards.
(Beards & Beer Trivia) 1850 Jasper Newton 'Jack' Daniel was born (died Oct 10, 1911). Founder of Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey distillery.) 1882 The first Labor Day holiday was organized in New York City by the Central Labor Union with a parade followed by a massive picnic at Wendel's Elm Park at 92nd St and 9th Ave (the largest park in the city at the time) with numerous speakers. More then 10,000 workers marched in the parade. 1885 The first gasoline pump was manufactured in Fort Wayne, Indiana by Sylvanus Bowser. 1933 'Cutty Sark' trademark was registered (for whiskey and other distilled liquors). 1938 Achille Gaggia applied for a patent on the first modern espresso maker. The machine forced boiling water through the coffee grounds at high pressure.
(History of Coffee) 1946 Dean Ford of the music group 'Marmalade' was born. 1949 Clem Clempson of the music group 'Humble Pie' was born. 1949 Dennis Robert Hoagland died (born April 2, 1884). American plant physiologist. He perfected the water-culture technique for growing plants without soil (broadly known as hydroponics). 2001 Justin Wilson, Cajun chef and humorist died. He wrote five cookbooks, hosted several cooking shows on TV, including 'Louisiana Cookin' and 'Cookin' Cajun.' 2007 The film 'I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With' opened in U.S. theatres. 2020 Burbank, California tied its record high temperature of 114 degrees.
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** 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
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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 first Groundhog day is observed in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
� John Dickenson introduced paper napkins at his company's annual dinner.
� Log Cabin Syrup is introduced, a blend of maple syrup and cane sugar syrup. 2) What president of the U.S. served hot dogs to the Queen of England? 3) His real name was Guillaume Tirel (1310-1395), usually known by his nickname. He was chef to Duke of Normandy, Philip VI, Charles V and Charles VI, and is author of one of the oldest books on cookery, Le Viandier. He is also said to have invented a miniature cream puff which was filled with either a sweet mixture for a dessert, or a savory mixture as an appetizer.
What was his nickname, and what is the name of this miniature cream puff he created? 4) The pickled flower buds of this Mediterranean bush have been used as a seasoning and condiment since ancient Roman times. They grow wild throughout the Mediterranean area, both in Africa and Europe. The young flower buds are picked daily, early in the morning, allowed to wilt for for a few hours, and then placed in vinegar, salted white vinegar or dry salted.
Name this flower bud.
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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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