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Weekly Trivia Quiz is below
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012
TODAY’S FOOD QUOTE
“Never rub another man's rhubarb.”
Jack Nicholson as The Joker, ‘Batman’ (1989)
TODAY IN FOOD HISTORY
- National Blueberry Pancake Day
814 Charlemagne died. Charlemagne, Charles I, Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Charles le Grand, Carolus Magnus, Karl Der Grosse, King of the Lombards, master of Western Europe, Emperor. Some of the food related 'facts' I have come across related to Charlemagne:
* the peacock was first served in Europe during his reign;
* Saurbraten was invented by Charlemagne;
* Roquefort cheese was a favorite of his;
* the knife began to be used to eat food for the first time during his reign (rather than the fingers);
* Roses were used to cover his tables for meals.
I have no real corroboration for any of these 'facts'.
1807 London's Pall Mall became the first street to be lighted by gaslight.
1855 William S. Burroughs was born. An American inventor, Burroughs invented and manufactured the first adding machine with a printer.
1873 Colette, (Sidonie Gabrielle) was born. A French novelist, her novels contain many exact and detailed descriptions of food and the pleasures of the table, and quite a few recipes.
FOOD TRIVIA QUIZ (new on January 25, 2011)
1) This tree is the only living member or its family, which dates back 286 million years. There are both male and female plants and the female fruits have a very disagreeable odor, so male trees are preferred for gardening. The roasted seeds of this tree are a delicacy in China and Japan. They are available fresh or canned (shelled, skinned and parboiled)and are used it stir fries, soups and stews. Name this tree.
2) What were the original 3 flavors of the breakfast cereal 'Fruit Loops'?
3) This cheese is named after a village that was once outside of Milan, but is now really a suburb of the city. The cheese dates back to the 9th century, with the blue/green mold (more green than blue) developing accidentally sometime around the 11th century. Before then it was similar to a cheese called Panerone made in Lombardy. It is considered one of the best in the world of its kind. The London Stock Exchange is nicknamed after this cheese due to the greenish marble used in its interior.
4) This moist, cake-like fragrant Swedish rye bread is made with molasses (or brown sugar), and flavored with orange zest and fennel, caraway or anise. Frequently it is made with a combination of several types of rye flour from dark to light. Its sweet flavor and moist texture is sometimes enhanced with the addition of golden raisins.
5) Born during the Great Depression, this snack treat was developed by bakers who tried scores of recipes before they were satisfied with the results. They were first manufactured in the company's north Philadelphia bakery, and introduced to the public in Philadelphia and Baltimore on November 21, 1934, at 19 cents per box. Success was immediate. In the first year of production, the company baked 5 billion of this snack treat, about 40 for every man, woman and child in America in 1935. They remain a best seller in its class today. Can you name this snack treat?
6) What percentage of the total world fish catch is caught in the northern hemisphere?
a) 10%
b) 30%
c) 60%
d) 90%
7) What is the official state beverage of Ohio?
8) How many poppy seeds are in a pound?
9) What popular 18th century beverage was named after a village in Germany, and is still popular today?
10) This 19th century English physician claimed that bread and vegetables were bad for us. He claimed that starch ferments in the stomach and produces acid, vinegar, alcohol and yeast, all of which poison bodily tissues and cause disease and mental derangement. What was his name and what food did he recommended we eat 3 times a day?
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Dedication
This website is dedicated to:
Gladys Ehler, my mother, who taught me patience and how to make Sauerbraten
(it is still my favorite)
Edward Ehler, my father, who taught me a love of books and history.
Cpl. Thomas E. Saba, my nephew. Died in action on Feb. 7, 2007 in Iraq.
He was 30 yrs. young.
Chef James
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