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Easter Fun Facts!
I hope that nobody minds my tiny obsession with useless knowledge concerning statistics and facts about food and holidays. I happen to think that knowing a plethora of nonsensical information is an incredibly fun conversation starter, especially in awkward or uncomfortable moments. Although DearSugar may not approve, I'm all for avoiding horrid questions by quickly changing the subject.
What's the Deal with Green Potatoes
You buy potatoes. You store potatoes. You forget you have potatoes.
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Fun Food Facts
Everyone will most likely be seeing extended family members within the next couple of days and there is bound to be one of those inevitable uncomfortable moments when you find yourself suddenly put on the spot. Have no fear Sugar reader! I've compiled a list of fun food facts for you to keep as your secret weapon and bust out in just such moments.
Test Your Knowledge of the Food Network's Chefs!
One of my favorite specials on the Food Network is Chefography, an hour-long show that details the life of one of the network's celebrity chefs. It's fascinating to learn about their background, personal life, and how they got their start in the food industry. However, not all the chefs have been featured on Chefography.
Are You on Top of Your Turkey Trivia?
Today's the big day, and hopefully you've done all the shopping, prepping, and planning ahead that you can. Since you might be spending a lot of time in the kitchen, I suggest you take a short break to talk some turkey.
Because Thanksgiving's the biggest food holiday, I was able to find plenty of interesting facts out there about the shining star of the feast: the big ol' bird.
The Road: A Bleak Journey That Will Haunt You
It's not that I was expecting a film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's The Road to be happy sunshine — I just wasn't expecting it to seem so possible.
The apocalyptic tale takes place in a wasteland in the future after most humans are gone. It's desolate, the sky is a brownish-gray, and the land seems to be covered with ash.
Happy Birthday, Tyler Florence!
Tyler Florence — best known for his approachable recipes, affable demeanor, and, of course, strapping good looks — turns 38 today. To honor the Food Network host, cookbook author, and celebrity chef (who was just spotted at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival) I've put together a quiz full of TyFlo fun facts. What do you know about the charismatic food figure?
How Foodie Are You?
I had such a fabulous time putting together my last food trivia quiz that I decided to do another one.
It's jam packed with fun facts from the trivia game Foodie Fight. What are you waiting for?
Test Your Global Food Smarts
Today is World Food Day, an event that aims to heighten public awareness of the international hunger epidemic. Created in 1979 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Food Day is celebrated in over 150 countries.
To commemorate the day, I've put together a quiz with fun food facts from countries all over the world.
Burning Question: At What Temperature Is a Turkey Cooked?
No matter what kind of turkey you'll be having this year, there's one question you'll need the answer to: What temperature does a turkey need to reach in order be considered "done"?
Until last year, the USDA recommended cooking turkey to an internal temperature of 180ºF. But based on the fact that bacteria threat salmonella cannot withstand temperatures of 160ºF after 30 seconds, the FDA now suggests a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF as measured by a food thermometer in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast.
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