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FOOD TRIVIA QUIZ
1) His real name was Guillaume Tirel (1310-1395), usually known by his nickname. He was chef to Duke of Normandy, Philip VI, Charles V and Charles VI, and is author of one of the oldest books on cookery, Le Viandier. He is also said to have invented a miniature cream puff which was filled with either a sweet mixture for a dessert, or a savory mixture as an appetizer.
What was his nickname, and what is the name of this miniature cream puff he created?
2) The pickled flower buds of this Mediterranean bush have been used as a seasoning and condiment since ancient Roman times. They grow wild throughout the Mediterranean area, both in Africa and Europe. The young flower buds are picked daily, early in the morning, allowed to wilt for for a few hours, and then placed in vinegar, salted white vinegar or dry salted. Name this flower bud.
3) What would you be if you were caponized?
4) If you are familiar with the folktale, first recorded in Grimm's Fairy tales, about Rapunzel ("Rapunzel, let down your golden hair"), you might know that 'Rapunzel' is also another name for this edible plant. The fairy tale revolves around the theft of this root plant from a witch's (or magician's) garden.
It is a hardy biennial plant native to southern Europe, with edible white roots, up to 10 inches long. The roots are eaten raw in salads, frequently with beets and celery, or cooked like turnips. The long, oval leaves which form a rosette at the root crown can also be used in salads or cooked like spinach. Sometimes the young shoots are prepared like asparagus. Once very popular, especially in England during Shakespeare's time, it is not widely cultivated today.
5) The world's largest producers of this food product are Turkey, the U.S., Greece, Australia and Iran. It takes over 4 tons of plant substance to produce 1 ton of this food.
Sometimes the plant substance is treated with a lye solution, sometimes with lye and then burning sulfur, and sometimes with sulfur dioxide. Usually there is no chemical treatment at all. Thousands of years ago, the Egyptians discovered this product by simply observing what happened naturally. Californians observed this same thing in 1873, and started the modern production of this product. Today about half of the world's production comes from California, but the finest comes from Malaga in Spain.
What is this food product?
6) This English navigator, a favorite of Elizabeth I, fought against the Spaniards and the Irish, explored Guiana and Trinidad, and sailed up the Orinoco. Fought against Spain again, and back in England after the death of Elizabeth, he was convicted of treason and sent to the tower of London, wrote a History of the World, was then released from prison to go back to the Orinoco to look for gold. Lost his fleet in storms and his men by desertion and disease, returned to England and was beheaded. Along the way he also wrote poems and political essays. And he NEVER spelled his name as we do today. Oh, I almost forgot, this is supposed to be about food - so here goes - he introduced to England two of the most important and widely cultivated plants of the modern world. (Only one of which is a food plant).
Question: A) Who is this?
Question: B) What are the two plants?
Bonus Question: How did HE spell his name?
7) This fruit is a member of the Soapberry family which includes the lychee, longan, akee, and Spanish lime. The fruit can range from greenish yellow to crimson red in color, round or oval in shape, one to two inches long, and with soft, hairy, 1/2 inch long bristles. They occur in clusters of 10 to 12 fruits, the trees fruit twice a year, and an average tree may produce 6,000 fruits each year. They are very juicy and sweet, but with an indistinct flavor. They can be eaten peeled, in fruit salads, or used in sauces for pork, chicken and fish. With increased popularity and demand, this fruit is now grown commercially in many areas, including Central America and Australia. They are available in Asian markets in the U.S. Name this fruit.
8) This fruit has at least 15 different names, but for all these exotic names, this is simply a subtropical member of the squash family, eaten as a vegetable. The pear shaped fruit can be light green or white, with a single seed and a taste similar to zucchini. The fruit is eaten raw or it can be boiled, fried, baked, or stuffed. The young root tubers and young shoots are also eaten. It is native to Mexico and Central America and was a popular vegetable with the Mayas and Aztecs. It's cultivation has spread all over the world, including the Caribbean, Algeria, Madagascar, Polynesia, southern U.S., China, Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia. Name this fruit.
9) This unique fruit probably originated in Sri Lanka and the Moluccas, and has been cultivated in southeast Asia and Malaysia for several hundred years. They have prominent longitudinal ridges and range in color from yellow to orange. There are 2 varieties found in markets, one very sour and the other slightly sweet. They are bruised easily, so handle with care. They can be eaten out of hand or sliced and used as a garnish or in salads. They can also be used in curries and tarts. Name this fruit.
HINT: A total physical description of this fruit would give away the answer.
10) This legume has been used as a food for thousands of years in the Middle East. They were brought to Europe by the Phoenicians, and were a favorite of Charlemagne. They are popular today in the Middle East, France, India, Italy and in most Spanish speaking countries. They are only a minor crop in the United States. They are used in stews, soups, hummus, and salads, They may also be roasted as a coffee substitute and ground into flour. They are served with couscous in Morocco, minestrone in Italy, and in Spain, they are used in a dessert with quince. The juice from the plant may also be used as a beverage. They are usually available dried and precooked in cans. Name this legume.
CURRENT CULINARY QUIZ ANSWERS
Questions are above and also on the home page
(A New quiz about once a week)
1) Taillevent is his nickname and he created the Profiterole.
2) The Caper Bush, caperbush. (Capparis spinosa).
3) Singing in the Vienna Boys Choir. A capon is a castrated young rooster.
4) Rampion.
5) Raisins - Golden raisins are the one treated with the chemicals, and the Egyptians and Californians noticed that unpicked grapes dried out in the sun and that the sugar content was concentrated in the dried grape.
6) A) Sir Walter Raleigh
B) Tobacco and the Potato
Bonus: He spelled his name consistently Ralegh (from 1581) but never Raleigh, the prevailing modern form.
7) Rambutan.
8) Chayote (Sechium edule), also known as: custard marrow, christophene (France, Caribbean), chouchoute (Madagascar, Polynesia), brione (France, West Indies), vegetable pear, cho-cho, soussous, chuchu, choko, pipinella, xuxu, mirliton (southern U.S.), mango squash, and huisquil.
9) Star Fruit Or Carambola.
10) Chickpeas Or Garbanzo Bean.
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