quiz for the week of april 12th 1. Marigold petals are sometimes added to chicken feed for what purpose? 2. How much do Americans spend on Easter candy each year? A. Five billion B. Two million C. Ten million D. Two billion? 3. What is Pysanka? 4. Purple is a symbolic color of Easter. In ancient times, what were crushed and ground to obtain the purple dye? 5. What did Vatican monks distrubute during Lent centuries ago as a symbol of a praying person? 6. What color are Easter eggs dyed in the ... Read Full Story

sunday, november 9, 2008 The golden egg-net is incredibly simple to make, but delivers a uniquely versatile result. The texture is light and airy but has enough toothiness to feel substantial. It tastes eggy of course, but not so much as to overpower the elements it's paired with. It's therefore an ideal ingredient in countless recipes. The net is pliable enough to roll up and makes a fun substitute for a spring roll or a wrap. It’s also a festive garnish when broken up into sma... Read Full Story

quiz for the week of november 4th 1. In 1919, the orange became the first fruit to have what? 2. Mary Todd Lincoln, concerned about her husband's gaunt frame and ill health, found that he would eat multiple helpings of what, a childhood favorite? A. Fricaseed chicken B. Venison stuffing C. Apple custard D. Turkey pot pie? 3. Rutherford Hayes established what popular spring time White House tradition? 4. Millard Filmore created an uproar when he became the first president to install what i... Read Full Story

saturday, november 1st, 2008 The first day of November is always an exciting one. It's the day after a night of of revelry and our veins are still fidgety from the one time of year we feel justified to overdose on sugar. There's an energizing, orange glow everywhere we look, from the blaze of fiery autumn trees, to the smashed pumpkins in the street, and one of the best holiday periods of the year is just a few weeks away (for Americans-and Canadians-at least!). It's a lovely tim... Read Full Story

saturday, october 25th, 2008 The roots of the Hungarian nation bend and twist through history to an ancient past. Their spindly fingers bare the scars of repression and struggle. Their contours trace the convoluted saga of foreign occupations, bitter compromises and uneasy alliances. The Celts were the first to arrive on the scene nearly 2,500 years ago. The Romans followed, but it wasn’t until the Magyars settled in the fertile plains of this ancient nation that the foundations of the ... Read Full Story

sunday, october 19th, 2008 A new isue of the quarterly publication Art Culinaire will be distributed this week. The following piece is one that I wrote for the magazine and it is a bit of a shameless plug since I am the Executive Editor of AC. I love my new position as it affords me a unique opportunity to meet with the world's most distinguished chefs, edit their recipes, recipe test, and research and write about one of my favorite things to write about and research...food! In Issue 90, ... Read Full Story

quiz for the week of october 12th 1. True or false: Corn is a fruit? 2. What modern Italian dish that originated in postwar Naples and has become popular on Italian American menus, is loosely (no pun intended) translated as "pasta the way a whore would make it"? 3. Why does the animal cracker box have a string attached to it? 4. What popular drink was produced accidentally by a Dutch professor who was attempting to produce a blood cleanser that could be sold in drugstores? 5. Thi... Read Full Story

sunday, october 5th, 2008I recently picked up a fetching little container of fifteen quail eggs from the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. The mottled brown shells resemble cow spots and the yolks are no bigger than a penny. Quail eggs are so aesthetically appealing that it's hard to bust the tiny shells open without regret, but the quail egg itself is such a sunny gift that regrets are soon replaced with possibility. I decided to keep the preparation of my bitsy egg with the cheer... Read Full Story

wednesday, october 1st, 2008The refreshing autumn days have returned to clean up the fading trees, fill our lungs with fresh, crisp air and our heads with clarity. As the world around us burns its way to winter, there are countless gastronomic adventures to be had in the fiery orange blaze of October.Be sure to check out the 2008 Upcoming Events section of eddybles for a monthly listing of dozens of festivals and happenings in New York City that celebrate food and drink! The date, location an... Read Full Story

quiz for the week of september 21st1. What herb mentioned in Shakespeare's Hamlet was said to be "for remembrance"? 2. Agar agar is a natural gelatinous ingredient used as a gelling agent in desserts, savory items such as sauces, as well as a clarifying agent in beer brewing. What is agar agar derived from?3. This Washington, D.C. based chef hails from Spain and began his cooking career working for Ferran Adria at el Bulli. He is frequently credited with bringing the Spanish tap... Read Full Story