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The Hills Food Quiz: Episode Nine, "If She Never Met Spencer"

YumSugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0700

On this week's episode of The Hills, Holly tries to patch up the friendship between Lauren and Heidi, only to find that the same problem — Spencer — still stands between them. Meanwhile, Audrina tries to move on with her love life by dating other men, only to realize that Justin's still holding her back. Were you paying attention to all the foodie details? Find out when you take our quiz.

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Is the Noodle Dish Italian or Chinese?

partysugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:00:21 -0700

Today is National Noodle Day. While everyone is familiar with noodles and their many different forms from fettuccini to soba, I want to know how well you know classic noodle dishes.

Specifically can you identify the difference between an Italian pasta dish and a Chinese noodle dish? I'll describe the dishes and you tell me if it's Italian or Chinese. Ready, go!

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:30:58 -0700

Now that it's October, we're all over the Fall produce. We celebrated the harvest in multiple ways, from holiday celebrations like Rosh Hashanah and Oktoberfest to whipping up comforting meals like pasta with butternut squash.

Did you take notice? Take our quiz to see if how well you were paying attention!

Can You Tackle These Taco Tidbits?

YumSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:30:44 -0700

Did you know that today is National Taco Day? To honor this delicious Mexican dish — which has found its way into the hearts and stomachs of many Americans — I'm going to test your knowledge of taco trivia.

Think you know tons about this tasty treat? Then I'm sure you'll ace my quiz!

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How Do You Like Them Apples?

YumSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:15:36 -0700

Now that the new season is well underway, I'm going nuts here over Fall produce. That, of course, includes my year-round favorite, the apple. You may eat one a day to keep the doctor away, but can you identify the fruit's many varieties?

Here's the deal: I'm going to flash you a picture of an apple, and you're going to guess the variety. Can you get all my questions right? There's only one way to find out!

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The Hills Food Quiz: Episode Eight, "Don't Act Innocent..."

YumSugar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0700

This week on The Hills, family relations grow tense when Heidi gets a surprise visit from her mom — but she hasn't told her parents she's moved in with Spencer. And although she's tried to keep it hush-hush, Stephanie finds herself confronted from all sides about her relationship with Doug. Did you stay abreast of all the savory specifics? Find out when you take our quiz.

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Do You Know Your Fall Produce?

partysugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:30:50 -0700

Happy Fall! To encourage the consumption of the fabulous fruits and vegetables of Fall, we're making this week all about Fall produce. Our recipes, tips, and ideas will incorporate seasonal crops. To kick things off, I've put together this fun little quiz. I'll name a fruit or vegetable and you have to decide its season. Ready?

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:30:16 -0700

Even though we're getting excited for Fall right now, we still took time to enjoy the Indian Summer weather by planning an outdoor football tailgate this week. We're also excited to see the campaign spill over to the food world as we get closer to the election. Did you get in on all the site's gastronomic facts this week? Take our quiz to find out.

Name That Chicken Dish!

YumSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:30:32 -0700

This month is National Chicken Month — have you been cooking a lot of chicken lately? I want to know if you can identify classic chicken dishes from around the world. I'll list the key ingredients to each traditional dish, and you'll have to guess which one of the four options is the correct answer. Are you ready? Let's find how if you can name that chicken dish!

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Think You Know Pancakes?

YumSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:30:00 -0700

Not only is September All-American Breakfast Month, but tomorrow is National Pancake Day. Do you flip for flapjacks? See how much you really know about the ultimate breakfast comfort food when you take our quiz.

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Oktoberfest Quiz

YumSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:30:42 -0700

This past week marked the beginning of Oktoberfest, the Autumn celebration that started in Munich, Germany, almost 200 years ago. It has since spawned festivals everywhere in the world, from Cincinnati to Brazil. Aside from the beer and German delicacies, the event also includes cultural entertainment and attractions.

What do you know about this event, which marks the beginning of the Winter brewing season? Take our quiz to find out!

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The Hills Food Quiz: Episode Seven, "When Lauren's Away"

YumSugar — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0700

On this week's show, Lauren heads off to Italy for vacation, but while she's gone, life still goes on in The Hills. Stephanie agrees to go out on a date with Lauren's recent ex, Doug, and Audrina makes nice when she runs into Heidi and Spencer. Can you dish out the delicious details? Take our quiz to see how much you know!

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Do You Know White Chocolate?

partysugar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:00:59 -0700

Happy national white chocolate day! To celebrate this delicious day, I've put together a quiz that tests your white chocolate knowledge. Ready? Go!

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:30:47 -0700

Wall Street appeared on the verge of collapse early this week, but even that news didn't stop the culinary world. Gordon Ramsay scored an even sweeter deal with Fox, a new wave of grocery stores continued to reach out to consumers, and both Oprah and Martha were talking food. Were you paying attention? You'll find out when you take our quiz!

Tea Bags: What Do You Know?

YumSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:15:02 -0700

Although tea itself has been around for more than 4,000 years, the tea bag is a modern advancement. In fact, it's believed that the invention turns 100 this week.

Have you given the tea bag much thought? Give this tiny addition to culture a small salute when you take our quiz below!

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Do You Know Your Morning Meals?

YumSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:30:35 -0700

Did you know that this month is All-American Breakfast Month? To celebrate, I've put together a quiz full of my favorite breakfast items. I'm going to flash a picture of a classic morning meal, and you'll have to identify the dish. Are you ready? Let's do it!

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The Hills Food Quiz: Episode Six, "You Always Miss a Best Friend"

YumSugar — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0700

This week on The Hills, Lauren and Audrina are friendly again, but that doesn't mean the end of drama. Holly's return forces both Heidi and Lauren to reminisce about the close friendship they once had. Were you there to stomach the saga? Take our quiz to find out!

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How Well Do You Know M&Ms?

partysugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:00:33 -0700

On today's date, Sept. 15, in 1995, the tan M&M was replaced with the blue M&M. Updating the colors of the M&M's is nothing new; years earlier, tan replaced violet as the newest M&M color. To commemorate the death of the tan M&M, I've found a bunch of fun facts about M&M's and put them in this quiz. To learn more about the chocolate candy take the exam now!

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:30:06 -0700

After the craziness of Slow Food Nation, we're glad to have a low-key week here in San Francisco. Of course, the rest of the country isn't slowing down: New York Fashion Week continues (which I celebrated with my très chic party). And election mania is just getting crazier, which we're okay with, as long as we get to watch Michelle Obama cook up a storm. Were you all eyes and ears this week? Take our quiz to find out your score!

Food and Drink Factoids From Slow Food Nation

YumSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:30:12 -0700

I learned a great deal during my experience at Slow Food Nation — not just about sustainable eating, but also all about gourmet food in general, from rice to coffee. To share all my foodie facts with you, I've put together a fun quiz. How much might you learn? There's only one way to find out!

Do You Know Your Dogs?

YumSugar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:30:57 -0700

We're in the midst of the dog days of Summer, and today's Hot Dog Day, so we're going to celebrate with a quiz about hot dogs. I'll name the ingredients and preparation, and you'll have to guess what the name of the frank is. Are you ready? This is gonna be doggone fun!

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The Hills Food Quiz: Episodes Four and Five

YumSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:01:49 -0700

It's been an action-packed week for The Hills with two back-to-back episodes. In the first, a VMA night special, the crew literally jets to Las Vegas to celebrate Frankie's birthday. It's not all fun and games, however: Tension mounts between former best friends Lauren and Audrina. In episode five on Monday, Spencer and Heidi find their relationship strained as well, now that Holly has moved in. How much was the foodie in you paying attention? Dig in to our quiz to find out!

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Can You Name That Herb?

partysugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:09:18 -0700

Though distinct in flavor and smell, many herbs are the same shape, size, and color. When I first learned how to cook, I had a hard time distinguishing between Italian parsley and cilantro. However, now I can identify an herb simply by looking at it. Can you identify herbs? To find out take my quiz. I've found images of herbs, and you have to name them. Sound fun? Get started!

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:30:52 -0700

Labor Day marked San Francisco's inaugural Slow Food Nation celebration (we learned so much, we invited you to test your knowledge about the subject). We also kicked off September with a recap of all our must-have items. Did you notice all that happened during this significant week? Find out by taking our quiz!

Fast Facts From Slow Food Nation, Part Two

YumSugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:00:59 -0700

I had a full serving of education on my proverbial plate at Slow Food Nation this past weekend. Yesterday I tested your knowledge about the festival itself, and now I've got some more questions about what I learned. How much do you know about Slow Food? Take my quiz to find out.

Fast Facts From Slow Food Nation

YumSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:30:39 -0700

I had a full serving of education on my proverbial plate at Slow Food Nation this past weekend, where I listened to panelists, watched live cooking demonstrations, and toured taste pavilions galore. Are you curious to learn more about slow food? Take my quiz to see how much you know!

The Hills Food Quiz: Episode Three, "Better Off as Friends"

YumSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:00:11 -0700

More drama ensued on last night's episode of The Hills. Lauren realizes she's just not that into dating Doug. Whitney's sudden promotion means she has to make an impromptu trip out to New York. Spencer tells Heidi he wishes he'd thrown Stephanie's birthday cake at Lauren's face. But the fun food moments don't end there. Were you in on all the delicious deets? Find out when you take our quiz.

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:40 -0700

We started off our social calendars this week by hitting up the BevMo wine sale. Of course, we couldn't miss this season's second episode of The Hills. PartySugar's also been busy planning her own birthday bash — it's going to be great! — and I hit up the book launch party of one of my favorite chefs. Have you had your finger on the pulse of what's going on at YumSugar? Take our quiz to find out!

Do You Have an Eye For Pie?

YumSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:30:38 -0700

This week would be the 280th birthday of Johann Heinrich Lambert, who proved that ~~pie was an irrational craving~~ pi was an irrational number. So far, nobody in history has been able to explain irrational cravings for pie! In the meantime, I thought I'd whet your craving (and test your identification skills) for different varieties of this heavenly pastry. Do you have an eye for pie? See if you can match the pie to its name to find out.

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The Hills Food Quiz: Episode Two, "Drama Follows Them"

partysugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:00:24 -0700

On last night's episode of The Hills, Stephanie was referring to Spencer and Heidi when she said, "drama follows them." But I think the same could be said of any of the characters. Besides the heavy drama, we saw Lo and Audrina acting like fake friends and Lauren and Doug go on a lunch date. Did you pay attention to all of the yummy details? Find out now when you take my quiz!

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Happy Banana Split Day!

partysugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:30:07 -0700

Today is National Banana Split Day, and naturally, to celebrate, I've out together an exam. You may know what ingredients make up a banana split, but do you know anything else about this tasty sundae? Test your banana split knowledge now by taking my fun quiz!

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:00:29 -0700

We began our star-studded week by taking some time off the Olympics to watch the season premiere of The Hills. Later we sat down with TV host Aida Mollenkamp and set the record straight about some Food Network gossip.

How much were you tuned in? Take our weekly quiz to find out!

Can You Guess the Olympians' Favorite Foods?

YumSugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:30:07 -0700

In the past two weeks, many of us (myself included) have kept our eyes glued to the television screen watching the Olympics. You may think you're a die-hard sports fan since you know the number of world records broken or gold medals won, but the real test is whether you know what foods the Olympians just can't resist. Here's your chance to test your aptitude. On your marks, get set . . . go!

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The Hills Food Quiz: "We'll Never Be Friends"

partysugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:30:13 -0700

After a three month hiatus, The Hills girls are back, and along with them, my weekly food quiz! Last night's season premiere was filled with drama. Lauren hosted a barbecue and Heidi's sister annoyed Spencer, but the most climatic part was the showdown between Lo and Audrina.

Did you watch? Take our quiz and find out up if you picked up on all the foodie details.

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Can You Identify the Cheese?

partysugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:30:33 -0700

A couple weeks ago I was asked to play pub quiz trivia. My role would be to answer any questions related to the culinary world. The team was lucky they invited me because the matching round was all about cheese! There was a list of cheeses and a brief description of each one. I had to match the cheese to the description.

It was so much fun, I recreated the game for you to play! If you love cheese, you'll love this quiz, so get started and match the description to the cheese.

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:00:03 -0700

This week we celebrated a fantastic foodie wedding — one of our Sugar gals got hitched!

Although we got totally sucked into Beijing Olympics mania, we still found time to go searching for grilling thermometers and dish about our favorite weird-food combinations.

Were you around to catch all of it? Test your knowledge with our weekly quiz.

What Do You Know About Rum?

YumSugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:30:16 -0700

You may think you already know all there is to know about rum through drinking piña coladas and daiquiris, but let's see if my quiz (in honor of tomorrow being National Rum Day) can stump you. Are you ready to rummmmble? Let's begin!

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Go (Cat)fish!

YumSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:15:00 -0700

Are you aware that August is National Catfish Month? Sure, the catfish is funny looking and it's not at the top of the ecosystem's food chain, but its delicate flavor and texture more than makes up for its appearance. Take a minute to appreciate the catfish by testing your knowledge below!

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So You Think You Know Eggplant?

YumSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:30:26 -0700

While it's available year-round, eggplant is best during its peak season, which begins in July and extends through October. I could shower you with eggplant recipes, but decided it would be more fun to see what you can recall about this purple plant (which was once thought to possess transformative love properties). So you think you know the aubergine? Take our quiz to find out!

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:30:00 -0700

The food industry was abuzz this week with all sorts of news. We were hooked: Is the Double Cheeseburger in jeopardy? Will Whole Foods survive the tough economy? Will Adam's new Food Network show top NFNS winner Aaron's?
We also aired out our greatest kitchen pet peeves, made a delicious frozen mojito cake, and continued our obssession with unusual nachos. How much did you tune in? Take our quiz to find out!

What's Your Burger King Aptitude?

YumSugar — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:15:12 -0700

On this day in 1991, the world's largest Burger King opened in Budapest, Hungary. At the time, the establishment — which was decorated with Beatles posters and other symbols of Americana — was built to break the hold that McDonald's had on the Central European market.

You may hit the drive-thru when you get a late-night craving or know what combo meal to order, but what do you really know about this fast-food royalty? To find out, I'm going to show you a series of bestselling BK menu items, which you'll match to the correct name. Are you ready? Let's begin!

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Match the Tagline to the Restaurant Chain!

YumSugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:30:15 -0700

With all of the recent happenings in the chain-restaurant world, I decided to put together a quiz for you. How much do you know about national restaurant chains and their advertising slogans? Take my quiz to find out! I'll give you a slogan, and you choose which chain it advertises.

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What Do You Know About Champagne?

partysugar — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:00:24 -0700

Apparently today, August 4th is Champagne day. Personally I love to drink Champagne every day of the year, but in honor of this supposed holiday, I've put together a quiz about the bubbly wine. Test your knowledge now and pop open a bottle later!

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:30:45 -0700

Our week was full of reflection: We started off stunned by the outcome of the Next Food Network Star. Then we engaged in a dialogue with überchef Thomas Keller. We also took the time to ponder the tribulations of being a male vegetarian.

Not that it was all serious, though: Did you catch us savoring homemade chocolate-covered bacon? Take our quiz to see how much you were paying attention.

Get Your Grill On: Enter to Win Our Ultimate Barbecue Giveaway!

partysugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:30:24 -0700

Nothing signifies Summer more than the smoky smell of barbecue lingering in the warm evening air. From sticky, sweet ribs to juicy, burst-in-your mouth tomatoes, a grill can cook up something delicious for every palette. To celebrate the Summer grilling season, we're giving away the ultimate barbecue prize package worth $218.55!

Get excited because one lucky winner will be sent this stylish Summer grill and all of the fabulous accessories! The winner will receive this adorable green Weber Barbecue ($49.95), Applewood Grilling Planks ($14.95), and a Grill Basket with Lid ($24.95). But that's not all, you'll also get a matching basting brush, hamburger spatula, and tongs; a pizza stone for grilling pies; a charcoal chimney to get the grill going, and Mario Batali's Italian Grill cookbook full of inspiring recipes.

To enter to win this incredible prize, you must log in and take the barbecue quiz below. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, completing the quiz once you are logged in makes you eligible to win. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member before taking the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person, all repeat quizzes will be ignored.

The contest is open to US residents only and ends on Monday Aug. 4, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. PDT. Click here for official rules. Good luck!

Tomato Variety or Nail Polish Shade?

YumSugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:15:18 -0700

I am really loving the fact that tomato season is still on in full force. To celebrate all the different varieties of tomatoes out there, I thought it would be fun to put together a quiz. Hopefully you know your tomatoes (and your shades of nail lacquer!) because I'm going to throw out a bunch of names for you to identify. You tell me if it's a fingernail polish color or an heirloom tomato variety. Are you ready? Let's get started!

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Test Your Cheesecake Facts

YumSugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:30:21 -0700

Did you know that today is National Cheesecake Day? No doubt this decadent dessert, a well-loved American favorite, deserves to be honored. But what do you know about this creamy cake, aside from the best slices to order at The Cheesecake Factory? Take our quiz and find out!

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Can You Match the Dish to the Chef?

partysugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:00:03 -0700

Think you know a lot about your favorite celebrity chefs? Can you identify which dishes are their creations? I've put together a fun quiz that tests your knowledge on several big name chefs' cooking styles. Can you distinguish Giada's dishes from Mario's? Test yourself! Source and Source

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:31:01 -0700

This week seemed to fly by. First, we were thrown for a loop when the Next Food Network Star left us hanging. Then we got excited about all the goodies at the farmers market. From there, we came up with all sorts of different ways to enjoy the bounty of the harvest, from tomatoes to scapes to blackberries.

Were you paying attention? Take our quiz to find out.

Tequila!

YumSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:15:05 -0700

You may know how to pour a strong margarita or how to cook up a tasty tequila-lime chicken. You may have even taken your turn at mixing some mean tequila cocktails, but how much do you really know about the zippy spirit that can make you so happy?

Well, since today happens to be National Tequila Day, we thought we'd test your tequila knowledge. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila . . . go!