FunTrivia Hobbies Mix: Vol 32 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Wine

An appellation d'origine contrôlée or AOC is used in France to grant protection to the agricultural produce of a particular region, so that the area's name cannot be used by similar products that do not originate from it or do not meet agreed quality standards.

The Palette AOC was designated in 1948 and relates to a specific wine-growing region in Provence. While many wine connoisseurs pride themselves on their 'palate' - their ability to identify tastes within different wines - the name of the AOC came from a small hamlet called Palette that is located within the region.

Question by player Fifiona81

Answer: Paella

Bomba is a premium variety of rice grown in Spain which is especially good for making paella because it absorbs three times its volume of liquid whereas other varieties only absorb twice their volume of liquid without turning to mush. Given the variety of ingredients in paella, bomba rice is perfect for absorbing all the flavors which drip out of seafood, chicken, sausage and vegetables.

Question by player gable

Answer: Beer

A stein is a large cup usually made from stoneware, often having a lid on top. It is similar to a tankard.

Question by player MisterGumby

Answer: A fungus

Although they might look like like small, knobbly potatoes, truffles are actually a type of fungus that grow underground in symbiotic association with the roots of certain trees, typically oak, hazel, poplar, and beech trees. They have a distinctive aroma and flavour, often described as earthy or musky, that is much sought after by makers of fine cuisine.

While there are several varieties of truffles, the two most well-known types are black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) found primarily in regions of France, Italy, and Spain, and white truffles (Tuber magnatum) predominantly found in Italy. Truffles are scarce, being extremely slow growing.

This, together with their short shelf life once harvested, accounts for the high prices they fetch.

Question by player KayceeKool

Answer: gazpacho

Gazpacho is a wonderful Spanish cold soup. Most Spaniards would tell you less is more; tomatoes, onion, garlic and bread - cold tomato soup. But many who make this soup want to get the most out of their garden or green grocer - cold vegetable soup. Vichyssoise is French potato soup usually served cold. Minestrone is an Italian vegetable soup usually served hot. Menudo is a traditional Mexican hot soup made with hominy and tripe.

Question by player suzi_greer

Answer: Rice

In South India 40% of the land is used to cultivate rice.

Question by player hulk02

Answer: Brazing torch

A lathe is used to 'turn down' a length of wood (or metal), often creating intricate designs on spindles used for staircases etc. A drill is used for, guess what? Drilling holes! A plane is used to shave down, or flatten a piece of wood. A brazing torch is used in metalwork, to join together various soft metals - so is unlikely to be found in a carpenter's workshop (unless moonlighting as a metalworker!)

Question by player delboy22

Answer: sukiyaki

Sukiyaki is a Japanese dish made with thin-sliced beef (most often) and vegetables in broth in the hot-pot (nabemonmo) style. Pork is sometimes substituted. The stock is usually a mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin (sweet rice wine). Other common additions are bean curd (tofu), mushrooms, chrysanthemum petals and leaves, and glass noodles. Beaten raw egg is sometimes used as a dipping sauce.

The pop song "Sukiyaki" was recorded by Kyu Sakamoto in 1961 and climbed the charts in the United States in 1963. Teenagers singing along in Japanese (albeit not very good Japanese) was then common.

Question by player FatherSteve

Answer: Caraway seeds

Iceland's Brennivin is an alcoholic schnapps flavored with caraway seed.
It is commonly referred to as "Black Death". Although some may claim it could possibly cause death in its taste and strength, its name came from the temperance movement in Iceland. The government of Iceland prohibited the sale of wine in the years 1915-1921, and until 1935 alcohol was prohibited. After the end of Prohibition, the government placed a skull and crossbones on the Brennivin bottle's black label; thus its nickname, "Black Death".
Today, below the word Brennivin on the label, in place of the skull and crossbones, is a map of Iceland.
Many hearty Icelandic souls who drink this strong and pungent drink use it to wash down meals that consist of rotten fish such as putrefied shark.

Question by player Irishrosy

Answer: cassia

In ancient times, cinnamon from the Cinnamomum verum tree was highly prized for its bold flavor and scent. Some merchants found cassia, which is related to the cinnamon tree but is less flavorful. Even today, cassia can legally be labeled "cinnamon" in some countries, though cooking purists would insist the two are different.

Question by player trident