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1 My Favorite Spices
Do you have a favorite spice? Here are ten interesting questions covering the topic of spices from around the world. Spice up your life and give it a try...good luck!
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10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Mar 04 04
14394 plays
2 The Thyme Machine
The day I was invited to the laboratories of the mysterious and eccentric Professor Herb Spicenracker was a day I would never forget. See what happened when I took a trip in the contraption which was only to be known as 'The Thyme Machine'.
Easy
10 Q
kyleisalive
Jun 21 11
5031 plays
3 All About Herbs
This quiz is all about herbs and their practical uses, both culinary and medicinal. Hope you enjoy it.
Average
15 Q
miaow
Apr 15 03
7530 plays
4 Culinary Essentials - Spices
Since ancient times, spices have been an important part of the cook's arsenal. Like my quiz "My Favorite Herbs," this quiz will have recipes in the answers!
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10 Q
ldubose
Sep 01 07
3714 plays
5 Much Virtue in Herbs
Herbs, herbs everywhere - come explore some native Australian herbs and spices.
Average
10 Q
looney_tunes
Aug 06 12
1716 plays
6 Cooking with Herbs
How well do you know your herbs? Ten questions on some well known, and not so well known, culinary plants to tempt your appetite
Easy
10 Q
MadBee
Oct 10 09
1839 plays
7 Kick it Up a Notch!
Various foods can be made so much better with spice. I will prepare a dish, you add some spice.
Tough
10 Q
salami_swami
Jul 15 09
723 plays
8 Cooking with Comfort
Now everyone knows adding cinnamon to toast or nutmeg to custard makes for flavorful meal addition. However, did you know some of those spices and herb in your kitchen might also have other uses? Like relieving tension, soothing aches or engergizing you.
Average
10 Q
sestovall
Jun 07 07
4131 plays
9 The Jerk Store Called...
...and they want their chicken back. Welcome. This quiz is about the spices used in Jamaican jerk spice; very delicious, though spicy.
Average
10 Q
salami_swami
Apr 12 11
390 plays
10 Spice Up Your Life
Spices can be the life blood of a recipe. Take a little tour through the store cupboard and 'Spice Up Your Life'.
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10 Q
romeomikegolf
Nov 22 09
969 plays
11 Tasteless Dishes? Ever heard of Herbs and Spices?
Thanks to Kyleisalive for these challenges! I am going to do a quiz on a few herbs and spices and prove that there is no such thing as a "Tasteless Dish" as well as feed the hungry dinosaur at the same time :)
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10 Q
playmate1111
May 05 12
459 plays
12 Some Like It Way Too Hot
... and some don't. Indian cuisine is simple, yet complex. Many spices go into an Indian dish to give it the flavour that some people desperately love. How many spices, common to Indian cuisine, do you know?
Average
10 Q
lones78
Jun 04 12
273 plays
13 Herby: Fully Loaded
Herbs, herbs, everywhere... I love herbs of all kinds, and often find myself using them to excess; my food is truly "herby: fully loaded".
Average
10 Q
salami_swami
Aug 07 12
819 plays
14 My Favorite Herbs
As a personal chef, I love using herbs to liven up any food. Here are some questions concerning specific herbs and their uses.
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10 Q
ldubose
Jan 19 06
3141 plays
15 Common Herbs and Spices
This quiz relates to herbs/spices that most of us have in our cabinet or spice rack.
Very Easy
10 Q
SweetypieNC
Feb 12 10
1518 plays
16 Garlic: The Stinking Rose
Garlic has been around for thousands of years, as food, medicine, and to ward off assorted evils. What do you know about this humble little bulb?
Average
10 Q
Catamount
Aug 07 04
1806 plays
17 Spice It Up
Salt is the most commonly used seasoning in the world. Lets take a look at some other spices.
Average
10 Q
Duchess716
Aug 18 11
513 plays
18 Pick a Pepper
Many people love the taste of pepper in their foods. There are many types of pepper grown around the world and this quiz asks about some of them. The names are standard US names.
Average
10 Q
bridgewiz
Sep 17 10
723 plays
19 Born to be Mild
Do you know your Peppers and Hot Sauce? Play this quiz to find out which peppers and sauces will curl your tongue, and which will keep it mild.
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10 Q
Taxicab3
Dec 04 12
453 plays
20 The Poor Man's Cure-all: Garlic
Hated by some but loved by lots more, garlic has become a part of both cooking and folklore. In its honor, I've constructed a small quiz.
Tough
10 Q
Twotallgnome
Oct 25 08
795 plays
21 Yarrow, the Versatile Herb
Yarrow has come a long way: fossils of its pollen have been identified in Neanderthal burial caves, and it is still used today.
Difficult
10 Q
annamc
Apr 25 06
567 plays
22 Spice up Your Life
Herbs and spices can make the difference between a ho-hum meal and a really tasty one. See how many of them you can identify.
Easy
10 Q
nmerr
Sep 30 11
705 plays
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Last Updated Feb 16 14 8:31 AM

Some sample questions from this category:

* This herb originates from India but is much more associated with Thai and Mediterranean cookery. Which herb?
* This herb is a member of the Allum family and is sometimes known as "Rush Leeks". It is found in most herb gardens (and kitchens) and is a valuable source of calcium. Which herb?
* The French word for this herb is "incensier". The herb is thought to be the herb of remembrance and was used in the past in funeral rites. It adds a great flavour when cooked with lamb or potatoes. Which herb?
* There are many varieties of this herb which grows almost out of control and should be planted in pots. It has many cleansing properties and is probably the most familiar smelling of herbs. Which herb?
* This herb, which originates from the Mediterranean, has major anteseptic properties and was used in the past as a food preservative. Which herb?


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