It’s been a while since I have posted this Food Trivia from Rudy’s in Twin Falls. No excuse! Just lazy in the summer. Nut here is the trivia for this week. Try the mustard. Maybe have Rabbit in a Mustard Cream Sauce? I’m getting hungry!

Week in the History of Food and Drink

August 2, 1980: The oldest known goldfish in Great Britain, Frederica, died at the age of 40. Goldie, you’ve got a ways to go.

August 3: National Watermelon Day
(Note: Take a plug from one end. Fill with 1 bottle Southern Comfort. Chill for 2 hours. Drain watermelon reserving liquid. Slice and serve at your next picnic!)

August 4, 1958: The first potato flake manufacturing plant opened in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

August 5: National Mustard Day! (You would believe the variety of mustards that Rudy’s has in store! Celebrate!

August 6: National Cheesecake Day

August 7: National Root Beer Float Day.

August 8, 1794: The Whiskey Rebellion. Protesting the 1791 federal tax on distilled spirits a large gathering of rebels in western Pennsylvania burned the regional tax inspectors home. President Washington ordered 13,000 troops to the area, but opposition disappeared.

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