Here it is …. another week and time to post Rudy’s – A cooks Paradise Food trivia. Do enjoy these words of wisdom and visit Rudy’s online or in person. Cheers!

This Week in the History of Food & Drink

March 29: National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day

March 30, 1868: The Pullman Palace Car Company introduced the first railroad dining car. (Happy 25th Anniversary to my favorite chef of all time.)

March 31, 1989: Chefs from Japanese restaurants in New York have finally persuaded the FDA to allow them to import and serve fogu. The first shipment of Japanese blowfish (tora fugu) arrived today. The chefs had to attend special classes to protect their customers from poisoning.

April 1: Trout season begins in Iceland. Oh, and it’s April Fools Day, among other things!

April 2: Emile Zola was born. French writer and critic who was also known as a gourmand. His detailed descriptions of simple meals, banquets and eating in his novels are among the best to be found anywhere. He was also known for his own luxury dinner parties. “What will be the death of me are bouillabaisses, food spiced with pimiento, shellfish, and a load of exquisite rubbish which I eat in disproportionate quantities.”

April 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day

There you have this weeks food trivia. Enjoy!