Erma Bombeck

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything you gave me."

-- Erma Bombeck

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Did Somebody Say... Chocolate Pickles?

In this world, there are two kinds of chocolate pickles: those made of solid chocolate formed in pickle-shaped molds (a crass imitation of the real thing), and the real thing itself -- crunchy, brine-soaked cucumbers covered in chocolate. Mmmmm. Let's consider the Zen of pickles and chocolate, shall we? They're not as bad as they sound, and you don't have to be pregnant to crave 'em. Find out more about this interesting taste sensation: Did Somebody Say... Chocolate Pickles?

Did you Know...

... that today is the birthday of the Tootsie Roll? Leo Hirschfield brought the recipe for Tootsie Rolls from his native Austria. In 1896, he began making the candy bits, which he named after his daughter Clara (whose nickname was Tootsie), in his kitchen behind his candy store. He sold the bits for a penny a piece. Celebrate by eating your favorite sweet today!