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While you're waiting for the ball to drop in Times Square at midnight tonight, here's a quiz to amuse the foodies at your New Year's Eve party.

We've tailored it to New Year's Eve fare, and specifically Wisconsin fare whenever possible.

Offer a uniquely Wisconsin food gift to the person who gets the most answers correct. If there's a tie, draw a name to determine the winner.

Happy New Year!

-- Karen Herzog

1. What Milwaukee product commonly consumed on New Year's Eve features its current president's lips on the jar with the slogan, "Kiss of Health Since 1932"?

a. Milwaukee's Pickles

b. Ma Baensch Herring

c. Cheez Whiz

d. Planter's Peanuts

2. Which ingredient does not go in a proper Tom and ...

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