Though pickling, freeze-drying, smoking, and other forms of food preservation were a way of survival before, now they've become more of fun, crafty projects. The kitchen has become a workshop space for food lovers to produce artisanal, hand-labeled creations. But how much do you really know about the work that goes into it? More

Chocolate chip cookies are an American classic. They are appropriate in every season and for every celebration (or for no reason at all). Whether you prefer yours chewy or crispy, with chocolate chunks or bits, with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or semi-sweet chocolate, they all have certain things in common. Find out how much you know about this favorite indulgence. More

Favored condiments: mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup. [Photograph: Robyn Lee] We all have favorite foods that just wouldn't be the same without our favorite condiments. Whether you dip your fries in ketchup, mayonnaise, or soy sauce (it's not bad), how much do you know about what you're dipping into? Take the quiz! »... More

Whether you think Valentine's Day is a corny, fabricated Hallmark holiday or you think it's the single most romantic day of the year, there is a good chance you will be consuming chocolate on February 14. Maybe someone bought it for you, maybe you decided to treat yourself; regardless, Valentine's Day and chocolate are bound, and have been for some time. How much do you know about chocolate in the Valentine's Day tradition? How much do you know about the chocolate-making process? Test your knowledge on all things chocolate here. Take the quiz! » More

You know every Colts stat there is to know, but how much do you know about Indianapolis restaurants and culinary specialties? Put on your thinking cap and take the quiz » Equal Time: How Much Do You Know About New Orleans Food Culture? »... More

Sorry Colts, but if the Super Bowl came down to each team's hometown foods, we'd be rooting for the Saints. New Orleans is full of inventive grub—but how much do you really know about it? More

Fried Tofu, a popular vegan substitute. [Photograph: Robyn Lee] Say your friend or loved one (or maybe even you) just decided to become a vegan. What happens to the big, buttery birthday cake or cheese pairing for that wine? Do you know much about vegan substitutes? (Does wheat meat mean anything to you?) See how prepared you would be for the new diet. Take the quiz! »... More

[Photograph: Robyn Lee] Sure, as soon as the weather dips below 40°F you buy cartons of butternut squash soup, but how well do you really know your winter veggies? This diverse group of leafy greens and roots offers healthy options for the long, cold winter. Take this quiz to acquaint yourself with them »... More

Photographs taken by Rachel Ben How well do you know your candy bar innards? Test your knowledge by taking the Candy Bar Identification Quiz. Whether this is a quiz you want to score high on is debatable. Candy bar photographer Rachel Been has set up the blog Cross Sectioning to document "the innards of things." [via Slashfood]... More