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Guess what? It's Thursday, and we're headed to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen! The festival, which has become the premiere event for Food & Wine magazine, will be packed with cooking demonstrations by the country's most famed chefs, tastings led by the world's foremost sommeliers, and, of course, plenty of food and libation. To get you excited for the coverage we'll have while we're in Aspen, I thought I'd pique your curiosity by asking what you know about the famous event. Can you summit these lofty fun facts? Let's find out.

Everyone's seen a German Shepherd at some point, either on duty or as a beloved pet, but did you know the animal is actually the German Shepherd Dog? It's one of the few breeds (like the American Eskimo Dog) that have this word in the official name. These loyal and lovable pups are easily recognizable and excellent working dogs. You might be surprised by what you learn about this sweet and smart pooch after taking our quiz!

Is there anything more recognizable across the globe than a single chicken egg? The ovoid protein is a fixture during every occasion, from breakfast fry-ups to dessert soufflés — and, with a repertoire that includes Spanish tortillas and Ethiopian doro wat, it dots every corner of the world's culinary landscape.

You may be a regular when it comes to enjoying eggs, but what do you really know about them? In honor of May being National Egg Month, I'm going to list out a number of facts, and I want you to either confirm them or dispel them. Can you crack these questions? Take the quiz to find out.

St. Patrick's Day is this coming weekend, but before you start cooking and sipping your way through the holiday, see how much you know about this Irish day's eats and drinks. From corned beef to colcannon, test your Irish know-how now!

You might be aware that beer glasses come in varying shapes and sizes, but perhaps you haven't been briefed on the specifics. Like wine goblets, different beer vessels are designed to enhance aroma, retain foam and texture, and trap flavor compounds. Can you guess which beer style is designed to go into each one of these vessels? (Here's a tip: don't let the color of the beer in the glass throw you off!) Find out if the glass you're raising is the right one when you take our quiz.

Even if you don't hail from The Pelican State, there's no better excuse to party before the Lenten season than with Mardi Gras — after all, the purple, green, and gold only come out once a year! Live music and Krewe parades are but a few reasons why the debaucherous Carnival scene in New Orleans brings hundreds of thousands of visitors each early Spring, but undoubtedly, the biggest draw is the city's rich culinary history and unique perspective on food and drink. What do you know about the cuisine of New Orleans and Louisiana? To find out, keep clicking.

Since we're tackling the essentials of home bartending this week, I thought I'd whet your appetite for a stiff drink by testing your cocktail know-how.

Here's how it's going to work: I'll name a bar beverage, and you'll match it to the right glassware. How well you do might have something to do with how many you've toasted with in your lifetime. Ready to raise a (proper) glass? Then let's get started.

Can you believe it? The start of yet another brand-new year is less than 48 hours away. Now that the countdown's begun, it's time to really get cracking on those New Year's Eve party plans. While you're busy plotting out the killer apps, cocktails, and décor, don't forget one last important detail: the toast!

For a little New Year's Eve prep, we're going to play a game. I'll name a place, and you tell me how a glass is raised there. Do you know how to ring in 2012 with "cheers!" in every language? Let's find out.

Only in the past few years have pomegranates made their way into the culinary spotlight, both for their rich taste and their health benefits. That might sound surprising, considering that they're one of the oldest known fruits and have been used as spices, in grenadine syrup, as yogurt toppings, and with everything in between. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the unique fruit.