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ENCORE French Culinary Terms

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ENCORE French Culinary Terms game quiz
"Here is another French culinary term quiz, from your faithful correspondant in La Douce France. Bon Appetit!"

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1. 'Rognons Blancs' literally means white kidneys, but what does it actually refer to?
    Prairie Oysters or by product of 'steer' or 'ram' making
    Mushrooms
    Grilled Kidneys with herbs
    White Beans


2. 'Macedoine' de fruits...ou de legumes, refers to an assorted fruit salad with kirsch or a mixed vegetable dish (peas, carrots, etc.) Why do they call it Macedoine?
    'Macerer' means to soak in juice or alcohol
    Alexander ruled Macedonia a mosaic of many peoples
    Macdo is what McDonald's is called, therefore derogatory
    It originally contained mace


3. 'Ganache' originally meant a horse's jaw, but in cooking it means:
    North African pastries widely available throughout France
    Horsemeat in aspic
    A cream for pastries and chocolates from melted chocolate and cream
    Gelatine used in cooking


4. 'Rollmops' are a common item you find on a buffet or entree bar or in the deli case at the supermarket, what are they?
    Marinated herrings rolled around a pickle
    Fake caviar
    Squid
    Anchovies


5. 'Meli-melo' usually denotes which quality on a menu?
    Mixed-up, usually for a salad
    Bittersweet
    Honey sweetened
    Salty tasting


6. What is a 'fraisier'?
    Strawberry liqueur
    Strawberry puree
    Strawberry hard candy
    A sort of strawberry shortcake or cake


7. 'Kir' is a popular before dinner drink or aperitif. What does it consist of?
    Cherry Brandy
    Curacao liqueur
    Martini and Rossi White
    White wine and creme de cassis


8. The number one favorite classic sandwich in any cafe or bar is, (not heated up like a croque monsieur):
    'Jambon-beurre' or ham with butter on a half-baguette
    'Jambon-Mayonnaise' ham with mayonnaise on English style bread
    B.L.T or Bacon lettuce and tomato
    Watercress on English bread with mayonnaise


9. A 'Coq-de bruyere' is a highly prized game bird known for its kind of resinous taste. What does it translate into?
    A pheasant
    A woodlark
    A thrush
    A grouse


10. What is a 'fleuron'?
    A crystallized violet garnish
    A crescent shaped puff pastry garnish
    The best grade flour
    Orange-blossom water


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Compiled May 20 13