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1,778 quizzes and 24,892 Food & Drink trivia questions.
1.
Pies and Prejudice
  Pies and Prejudice   best quiz  
Photo Match
 12 Qns
Sweet or savory, pies catch the eyes of the young and the old. Match these twelve pies with their correct images. (Click the photos to get a closer look!)
Easier, 12 Qns, trident, Dec 15 23
Easier
trident editor
Dec 15 23
1222 plays
2.
  Bangers and Mash   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Foods with Two-Part Names
Two parts, two aspects. Each of these noteworthy food combos comes in two parts and is separated by the word "and." Match each food with its most popular partner according to Google search results.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, trident, Apr 09 23
Very Easy
trident editor
Apr 09 23
2603 plays
3.
Cooking Terms
  Cooking Terms   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Even when speaking English, chefs use a language peculiar to the kitchen. How many of these cooking terms do you know well?
Average, 10 Qns, FatherSteve, Jul 14 17
Average
FatherSteve gold member
Jul 14 17
25404 plays
4.
  Culinary Misnomers   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The names of many popular dishes and drinks often appear to indicate their origins or ingredients, but are sometimes misleading or inappropriate. This quiz serves up 10 culinary delights whose names are inaccurate in some way.
Average, 10 Qns, jmorrow, Mar 13 13
Average
jmorrow editor
13584 plays
5.
  Grandma's Recipe Cards   top quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 15 Qns
Fill in the Missing Ingredients
Grandma left me her famous recipe cards, but unfortunately they're a little smudged. Can you help me fill in the ingredients so I know how to make each dish correctly?
Easier, 15 Qns, trident, Jul 11 23
Easier
trident editor
Jul 11 23
693 plays
6.
  Kitchen History   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What happens when a history-loving FT quiz architect starts reading cookery books? You would probably get a series of questions about food and drink related to historical events or places. You'll see what I mean.
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Jul 22 22
Average
JanIQ gold member
Jul 22 22
13088 plays
7.
Pub Grub
  Pub Grub editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about some of the terrible food I've eaten late at night after getting home from the pub, all of which seemed delicious at the time.
Average, 10 Qns, Islingtonian, Apr 22 23
Average
Islingtonian
Apr 22 23
24800 plays
8.
  Culinary Tribonds   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz I will list three food-related words and you have to match them with the proper answer choice...sounds easy, I hope so!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 28 17
Average
thejazzkickazz gold member
Dec 28 17
16728 plays
9.
  86 the Chicken!   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about restaurant lingo and customs. I worked in restaurants for many years, so I decided I should put my knowledge to good use! Bon appetit and have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer, Jan 06 17
Average
robynraymer
16211 plays
10.
Have a Drink  on  Me
  Have a Drink on Me   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many different types of cups, glasses, and other drinkware. Some is specialized for certain drinks and some is not. C'mon and wet your whistle and have a drink on me!
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Mar 18 22
Average
dcpddc478
Mar 18 22
4021 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Fruit that is desiccated is prepared in what way?

From Quiz "Cooking Terms for the Everyday Cook (USA)"




11.
  Cooking Terms for the Everyday Cook (USA)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most of these cooking terms you have heard from family, friends or maybe television, this quiz will measure your general knowledge of cooking terms.
Average, 10 Qns, SweetypieNC, Jul 10 10
Average
SweetypieNC
11182 plays
12.
  Do You Expect Me To Eat That?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Worldwide Delicacies
The following delicacies are found all over the world. I've sampled a few myself. How many can you identify?
Easier, 10 Qns, nmerr, Dec 15 22
Easier
nmerr gold member
Dec 15 22
5300 plays
13.
Cool Beans
  Cool Beans!    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The bean is one of the most prevalent crops in the world. Being called a bean is sometimes a misnomer as many beans are actually seeds. Beans are used for many things. Use your bean and see how well you can do on this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Jul 14 14
Average
dcpddc478
1487 plays
14.
  We Have a Pill for That!   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Food pills, in this case. You may surprised by what medicinal foods there are. As with many conventional medicines, there can also be unintended side effects. Can you match the foods to the descriptions?
Average, 10 Qns, suomy, May 14 14
Average
suomy
2479 plays
15.
  Let's Get Sauced!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your sauce acumen by correctly identifying these sauces or condiments from various regions and culinary styles.
Average, 10 Qns, TelegramSam1, Feb 25 08
Average
TelegramSam1
10358 plays
16.
  Match Cooking Terms to Definitions   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Well some of them, at any rate. There's a LOT. Can you match these few cooking terms to their definitions? This quiz is for beginners or poor cooks who haven't really got a clue what is what in a kitchen. Like me.
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, May 08 16
Average
Creedy gold member
2231 plays
17.
  Restaurant Lingo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Define the Restaurant expressions. This quiz was inspired by Funtrivia quiz architect robynraymer. Remember these are Restaurant terms and not dictionary definitions.
Average, 10 Qns, quaxo, Apr 14 20
Average
quaxo
Apr 14 20
12080 plays
18.
  The Golden Age of Lunch Boxes editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Your lunch box showed who you were, or who you hoped to be! This quizzie is about the early history of lunch box production.
Difficult, 10 Qns, catnippin, Dec 30 13
Difficult
catnippin
12200 plays
19.
  Spicy or Mild   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Several tasty foods can be served as either spicy or mild dishes. This is a matching quiz featuring these foods.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, workisboring, Jul 01 18
Very Easy
workisboring gold member
Jul 01 18
1726 plays
20.
  The Omnipresent Onion   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Onions are a most amazing food. Here are ten questions of this interesting little allium, so just take a deep breath and enjoy the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Sep 07 19
Average
Creedy gold member
Sep 07 19
2135 plays
21.
  Q-ing for Food   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
In my dreams I found a food retailer having exhibited every product alphabetically, not by the type. Queueing for quesadilla, these are some other foods I found in the Q rayon. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Nov 29 17
Average
JanIQ gold member
Nov 29 17
688 plays
22.
  Chocolate and Coffee: My Only Vices   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Chocolate and coffee both contain caffeine and are dearly loved by Americans. How much do you know about these foods?
Average, 10 Qns, drbabe, Nov 11 14
Average
drbabe
2642 plays
23.
  Official State Foods, 2nd Serving   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
States are often vocally proud of local produce. How many of these official state foods can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, FatherSteve, Aug 17 17
Average
FatherSteve gold member
Aug 17 17
940 plays
24.
  What Can't I Make?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One of my favorite cookbooks is Mark Bittman's "How to Cook Everything." In this quiz, try to guess what I'm making!
Easier, 10 Qns, xinfinity, May 26 13
Easier
xinfinity
3098 plays
25.
  Favorite Dishes in the U.S.A.    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
These favorites are from different parts of the USA. Can you name them?
Easier, 10 Qns, SMiami, Jul 10 16
Easier
SMiami
1691 plays
26.
  The Hunger Quizzes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about some of the wonderful food that can be found while we travel around the United States.
Easier, 10 Qns, monstermoose, Apr 22 23
Easier
monstermoose
Apr 22 23
2208 plays
27.
  Official U.S. State Foods    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about official US. state foods, which may include fruits, vegetables, even desserts. Enjoy.
Easier, 10 Qns, meister88, Jan 20 11
Easier
meister88
2402 plays
28.
  Setting a Royal Table   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Would you like to set a table fit for a queen or king? Take this quiz and learn how!
Average, 10 Qns, janetgool, Jun 19 10
Average
janetgool
2307 plays
29.
  Tomato or Chocolate?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
While tomatoes contain lycopene, chocolate contains anadamine. Both of these substances make you happy, so make sure you eat plenty of them. Can you guess where you can get these substances from? Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, Lpez, May 29 16
Easier
Lpez gold member
1734 plays
30.
  Food Galore    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know food? Take this quiz to find out.
Average, 10 Qns, kabuggi, Oct 23 20
Average
kabuggi
Oct 23 20
5512 plays
31.
  I Love You, Honey   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Honey is one of nature's little miracles. Here are ten sticky facts on it for you. Have fun, sweetie-pie.
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Aug 28 17
Average
Creedy gold member
Aug 28 17
912 plays
32.
  This Will Make Your Mouth Water!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten questions about everyone's favorite type of food...dessert! Let's see if we can make your mouth start watering by the time you are done.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Apr 25 22
Average
dcpddc478
Apr 25 22
2263 plays
33.
Good Gravy
  Good Gravy!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We all love sauces and gravy on the food we eat. They are the final touch that can make a meal memorable. I will give you the ingredients of a sauce or gravy and you will give me the name of the sauce. By the end of the quiz, you will be hungry.
Average, 10 Qns, oldstuff28, Feb 12 11
Average
oldstuff28
2976 plays
34.
  Let Me Be Your Salad Dressing!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Inspired by a challenge from Kyleisalive. Each of these contenders wants to be your salad dressing (or dressing ingredient).
Average, 10 Qns, Quizissippi, May 30 10
Average
Quizissippi
1938 plays
35.
  What's Cooking?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Cooking is a necessity but it's also a pastime and hobby. Many non-cooks watch the Food Network for entertainment and today most of us eat out at least once a week. So, let's see how familiar you are with things culinary.
Easier, 10 Qns, Raki1, Feb 10 19
Easier
Raki1
Feb 10 19
2083 plays
36.
  How Sweet It Is! (Making Maple Syrup)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
On a recent trip to Vermont (USA) I was introduced to the fascinating world of maple syrup making. Most of the information in this quiz was provided by Sugarbush Farm near the village of Woodstock. Hope this quiz sweetens your day.
Average, 10 Qns, bigwoo, Aug 11 21
Average
bigwoo gold member
Aug 11 21
495 plays
37.
  Eating Like a Vegan    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My friend Ronit is a vegan so when she comes to dinner I have to accommodate. In doing so, I've learned a lot about the vegan diet that I want to share with you in this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, CSLwoman, Mar 19 19
Average
CSLwoman
Mar 19 19
541 plays
38.
  You, Me, and the Croutons   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Salad is a favorite food around the world. Here are some trivia questions that all deal with this delicious and nutritious food.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Oct 24 23
Average
dcpddc478
Oct 24 23
1506 plays
39.
  Food for Thought: Trivia for Foodies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is for the serious grub gurus, the professional pie hole stuffers, and for everyone else who likes to throw down when it comes to the dining table. Good luck and good eating!
Average, 10 Qns, hmme224, Oct 29 17
Average
hmme224
Oct 29 17
1904 plays
40.
  Cracker Barrel OCS, The Food    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is a chain of restaurants and gift shops with 561 locations (as of June 2007) in 41 states in the USA. This quiz pertains mainly to the food served in the restaurant. Cracker Barrel locations all include a gift shop.
Easier, 10 Qns, hopalongsma, Nov 12 15
Easier
hopalongsma
2907 plays
41.
  Official State Foods, 1st Serving   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
States are often vocally proud of local produce. How many of these official state foods can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, FatherSteve, Aug 17 17
Average
FatherSteve gold member
Aug 17 17
705 plays
42.
  That Quiz Makes You Look Fat    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Is dieting a hobby? For many people, it could be! Test your knowledge of dieting principles, facts, and methods. Please note: This quiz is NOT a substitute for medical advice! Please consult a physician before starting any diet or exercise program!
Average, 10 Qns, Maggietabby, Mar 18 10
Average
Maggietabby
2267 plays
43.
  Pass the Salt, Please!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For a simple chemical compound, salt has many culinary uses, and tremendous cultural significance. So how much do you know about salt?
Average, 10 Qns, Flamis, Jan 02 17
Average
Flamis
1964 plays
44.
  Ham and Cheese    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz tests your knowledge on fun facts about ham and cheese. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Sparroc, Feb 07 23
Average
Sparroc
Feb 07 23
1936 plays
45.
  The Origin of Spices    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about spices used in cooking and where they originated. Spices are the best way to make simple food not taste so simple. I hope you enjoy. This is an answer to a Quiz Challenge.
Average, 10 Qns, terraorca, Feb 22 23
Average
terraorca
Feb 22 23
1339 plays
46.
  Pretzel! My Twisted Story    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Bavarian, soft, sourdough, sticks, rods, rings, minis, butter spindles, dipped, coated, gourmet - whatever your favorite, just what do you know about this popular snack?
Average, 10 Qns, moowho357, Oct 25 09
Average
moowho357
760 plays
47.
  The Joy of Not Cooking!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's go on a worldwide tour, and see some, well, oddly themed restaurants that you can visit. Some knowledge of Geography might help!
Average, 10 Qns, George95, Jan 08 13
Average
George95 gold member
937 plays
48.
  Playing for Pizza    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you like playing with your food? Here are some questions about tossing and spinning pizza dough.
Average, 10 Qns, mlcmlc, Feb 13 18
Average
mlcmlc gold member
Feb 13 18
1258 plays
49.
  My Favourite Food!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hiya! This quiz is all about food, one of the best things in the world. Hope you like it and Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, buffy_gellar, Sep 07 20
Average
buffy_gellar
Sep 07 20
3998 plays
50.
  Tickle Me...Purple?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Purple and food... Not exactly a pretty sounding pair, but they are all around us in the aisles of the supermarket. Most of them are super foods, so let's have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, Abby_91, Jun 20 19
Average
Abby_91
Jun 20 19
1193 plays
51.
  What is "Soy" Anyway?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You have probably heard vegetarians use this word and have most likely eaten products containing it as well. This quiz is mostly about soy as a replacement for food, but it has several other uses as well.
Average, 10 Qns, superferd, Oct 03 21
Average
superferd
Oct 03 21
1530 plays
52.
  An Ode to Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you like Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries cereal? I do. If you do too, then this is the quiz is guaranteed to make you run for a bowl when you are done.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Jul 16 21
Average
dcpddc478
Jul 16 21
632 plays
53.
  Some Questions about Tofu    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
These questions should be simple for any tofu lover. Happy eating!
Average, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Nov 25 02
Average
thejazzkickazz gold member
2942 plays
54.
  Where's the Gluten Hiding?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Follow me on my search for foods that are gluten free. This is a useful quiz for those people who are wheat intolerant or have Celiac's disease.
Average, 10 Qns, mobunny, Nov 28 22
Average
mobunny
Nov 28 22
745 plays
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Food & Drink Trivia Questions

1. The area where a large group of maple trees grow that are used for syrup production is called a "sugarbush". How old must the trees in the sugarbush be to be tapped for maple syrup making? (Think twoscore)

From Quiz
How Sweet It Is! (Making Maple Syrup)

Answer: At least 40 years old

The farmers make wood roads into the forest where there is the heaviest concentration of mature sugar maple trees. Other species are cleared out to make more room for the maples to grow. Trees must be at least 40 years old to be used without damaging the tree.

2. Which Western state claims the potato as its official state vegetable?

From Quiz Official State Foods, 2nd Serving

Answer: Idaho

The potato is an ancient New World food, introduced to Europe in 1500s. The word "potato" derives from Spanish word "patata" which derives from the Nahuatl word "potatl". The average American consumes 140 pounds of potatoes per year. Idaho farmers grow a lot of potatoes, which became the state vegetable in 2002.

3. A little something sweet ends a meal on the proper note. What is the state dessert of Alabama?

From Quiz Official State Foods, 1st Serving

Answer: Lane Cake

In 1898, Emma Rylander Lane entered a cake in a baking competition which went on to become the state dessert of Alabama in 2016. The cake is soaked in bourbon. The cake is mentioned in Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" where Scout eats a piece and feels the effects of the alcohol.

4. In a tomb in which ancient country have the oldest remains of honey been found?

From Quiz I Love You, Honey

Answer: Georgia

Mankind has been collecting honey as a food source for thousands of years. A cave painting found in Valencia, Spain, which has been dated back as far as 8,000 years, attests to this fact, although I think they've made the painting fit the theory more than anything else. The bees in the painting could just as easily be birds. A more definite piece of evidence for this theory was verified at an ancient tomb which was located in the country of Georgia. There, they found jars with the remains of honey still inside - and have dated this find back some 6,000 years.

5. The Caprese Salad is an Italian salad with mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil and salt. What else is added to the salad?

From Quiz Tomato or Chocolate?

Answer: Tomato

The Caprese salad has the colors of the Italian flag: green (basil), white (mozzarella cheese) and red (tomatoes). Salt and olive oil are also added for taste. Balsamic vinegar can also be mixed with the salad, in addition to many other dressings. The olive oil boosts the tomato's power to make you happy.

6. Reportedly good for improving night vision, large amounts of this food are more likely to give your skin a golden glow. What medicinal food is this?

From Quiz We Have a Pill for That!

Answer: Carrot

Take yourself back to the Second World War and the Battle of Britain. The British were achieving success in shooting down enemy aircraft during night raids. How? The story promoted at the time was that eating carrots enhanced night vision, however this was a deception intended to mislead. The real reasons for the gunnery success were the use of radar and of red lights on instrument panels, which helped pilots retain their night vision. All the foods listed above contain organic pigments known as carotenes, some of which are partly metabolised by the body into vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision, amongst other things, and night blindness is one of the first symptoms of a deficiency in vitamin A. So in that sense, these foods are important for night vision. The orange colour of the carrot is mostly due to beta-carotene and eating large amounts can give your skin an orange tinge. Other foods rich on beta-carotene include sweet potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, peppers and plums. So eating your fruit and veg can not just make you feel healthy but also look healthy. A better alternative than the tanning salon?

7. What is often added, in a very small quantity, to the water when preparing poached eggs?

From Quiz What's Cooking?

Answer: vinegar

Poached eggs can be poached to taste. Take the egg out of the water sooner for a soft and runny yolk and leave it in longer for a hard yolk.

8. This traditional Jewish dish typically involves "dumplings" made of schmaltz, among other things.

From Quiz Food for Thought: Trivia for Foodies

Answer: Matzah ball soup

Matzah balls are placed in steeped chicken stock to cook the dough. They are served in the broth they were cooked in. Depending on the skill of the cook and density of the balls, some will "sink" and others will "float" in their broth.

9. Is an M16 Carbine meat sandwich what you fancy? What about a vegetarian side called a "Terrorist Meal". If you answered yes, you can come on down to Buns and Guns Restaurant in which Middle Eastern city, devastated by a war in 2006?

From Quiz The Joy of Not Cooking!

Answer: Beirut, Lebanon

Everything is military-themed inside the restaurant, and patrons can listen to the sound of helicopters in the background while eating their meal. The restaurant's manager Yussaf Ibrahim says that his eatery tries to reflect the mood of the Lebanon capital during the 2006 war with neighboring Israel in which Beirut was leveled by Israeli bombings. Take caution however, a poster at the front of the restaurant simply states the company slogan that "Sandwiches Can Kill You".

10. What kind of lettuce is usually used in a Caesar salad?

From Quiz You, Me, and the Croutons

Answer: Romaine

Named after its creator Caesar Cardini, a Caesar salad is a wonderful mixture of romaine lettuce and croutons. The dressing, which is mixed in as opposed to poured on, is a delightful mixture of olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, egg, black pepper with a touch of Worcestershire sauce. As with any salad, variations are limitless, but romaine lettuce is a must.

11. Most of the meat from this amphibian comes from the legs. In France they're called cuisses de grenouilles. What are they called in the U.S.?

From Quiz Do You Expect Me To Eat That?

Answer: Frogs' legs

I have sampled frogs' legs and yes, they do taste like chicken. During the Middle Ages, on days they could only eat fish, European Catholics would eat frog and beaver meat. Apparently, if it swam in the water it could be eaten. Frogs' legs are considered a delicacy of many countries besides France. They're eaten in Asia, Portugal, and regions of Greece. They're also enjoyed in the southern regions of the U.S. which is where I sampled it.

12. Allium is the term used for a group of plants usually referred to as the onion genus. Originally though, Allium was the Latin word for which specific aromatic food?

From Quiz The Omnipresent Onion

Answer: Garlic

Members of this family of plants include onions, shallots, leeks, scallions, garlic and chives. Some other plants belonging to this family are used for ornamental purposes as well, coming in a wide variety of shapes and colours, and producing pretty little flowers. Amazingly so, there are about 750 plants belonging under the Allium classification. These either grow from bulbs or from seeds.

13. Oregano: We've all heard of it, even those that don't cook. Where does oregano, the spice we cook with, originally come from (hint: this is not the same country in which it became most famous later)?

From Quiz The Origin of Spices

Answer: Greece

This is a distinctly Mediterranean spice, grown and used first in Greece but quickly spread to Italy. Oregano became known as the tomato spice because it blends so well with tomato sauces. Oregano is the sharper sibling spice of marjoram which is calmer yet more complex. Oregano grows with a pinkish purple flower in all temperate zones of the world. When buying oregano at the market or grocery store, try to buy the leaves, not the powder. The leaves keep their flavor note much longer and the taste will keep you coming back for more.

14. A naked female equestrian is linked with a purveyor of chocolate. What is this up-scale chocolatier?

From Quiz Chocolate and Coffee: My Only Vices

Answer: Godiva

The legend of Lady Godiva is that she was an 11th Century English noblewoman who pleaded with her husband to spare the poor from oppressive taxes. He agreed to comply with her request if she would ride through the town of Coventry naked. An image of the famous lady graces Godiva's 2011 mug. The company has recently branched out into flavored coffee, including hazelnut and crème brulée.

15. Me first! Me first! I'm a delicious combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped herbs and the ever-popular anchovy. I was created at San Francisco's Palace Hotel and named after a hit play of the time (1923). Who am I?

From Quiz Let Me Be Your Salad Dressing!

Answer: Green Goddess dressing

It might sound a little heavy for modern tastes, but the fresh herbs give Green Goddess dressing a real punch. A version using a vinaigrette base thickened up with tahini sauce is a delicious alternative. The "Green Goddess" was also a nickname for a model of fire engine used by the British Armed Forces.

16. Which company makes Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries breakfast cereal?

From Quiz An Ode to Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries

Answer: Quaker Oats

The Quaker Oats company came out with the first box of Cap'n Crunch in 1963 with very successful results.

17. This delicious berry, from the genus vaccinium, is the state fruit of Maine. What is this wonderful fruit that can be used in pies, jams, and many other things?

From Quiz Official U.S. State Foods

Answer: Wild Blueberry

The Wild Blueberry became the state fruit of Maine in 1991. It is a very healthy fruit that is high in antioxidants and also anti-inflammatories.

18. Although no official documentation exists to verify its beginnings, when is the pretzel believed to have originated and by whom?

From Quiz Pretzel! My Twisted Story

Answer: In 610 by an unknown monk

The popular story is that a European monk, while making unleavened bread for Lent, began shaping leftover dough in the now familiar crisscross shape, which resembled the form of one praying with their arms crossed over their chest. These were then baked and given to children as treats or rewards for learning their prayers.

19. Which sauce is usually made with butter and flour slowly cooked together (roux), keeping the mixture lightly colored and then hot milk slowly whisked in to get a creamy, white, delicious sauce?

From Quiz Good Gravy!

Answer: Bechamel Sauce

Antonin Careme, a French chef in the 1800s, classified sauces into four families or mother sauces. Bechamel is one of the most commonly used mother sauces. Add some cheese and you have a lovely sauce for baked potatoes or asparagus.

20. Welsh Rarebit, which essentially consists of melted cheese on toast, was originally known by which misleading name?

From Quiz Culinary Misnomers

Answer: Welsh Rabbit

The earliest record of this dish was in 1725, when it was known as Welsh Rabbit, despite the fact that the recipe doesn't call for any meat whatsoever. The potential for confusion may explain why the name transformed into Welsh Rarebit around 1785, but that still didn't educate people on what they were eating. Variations abound, but this savory treat generally calls for cheddar cheese to be mixed with mustard, cayenne pepper, beer (or ale) and Worcestershire sauce, and melted over toast. So why was it called "Rabbit" in the first place? The true origins of the name Welsh Rabbit are unknown, but it may have reflected the relative affluence of the denizens of the Kingdom of Great Britain at the time. In those days, only the well to do could afford to eat beef or mutton on a regular basis. Even amongst the have-nots, the Welsh were generally worse off than their English counterparts, so while the poor in England had to make do with poultry or rabbit when they could get it, in Wales the poor-man's meat was cheese. The name was accordingly a joke at the expense of the Welsh, implying that they were so poor that they ate cheese and pretended it was rabbit. As there is no evidence that this dish originated from Wales, another possible explanation of the name is that it exemplified the tendency at the time for the English to describe items of inferior quality as provincial versions of the genuine article. Similarly, the Scotch Woodcock isn't made from a game bird, but is actually scrambled eggs and anchovy meat or paste on toast.

21. When you flour, season, brown and simmer steak or chicken and then cover it in liquid or gravy, what is it called?

From Quiz Cooking Terms for the Everyday Cook (USA)

Answer: Smothered chicken or steak

A well known dish in the south, smothered steak is usually prepared by pouring the cooking liquid or gravy over the meat and generally served with potatoes.

22. What sauce consists of white wine, shallots, peppercorn, and tarragon reduced together and sieved into Hollandaise sauce?

From Quiz Let's Get Sauced!

Answer: Bearnaise

Bearnaise is an excellent companion to beef tenderloin or shellfish.

23. What type of food served at Cracker Barrel OCS?

From Quiz Cracker Barrel OCS, The Food

Answer: homestyle "comfort" food

Cracker Barrel promotes their menu as "good country cookin'." It is the kind of comfort food many in the USA grew up with, especially those who grew up in rural areas.

24. What type of food contains varieties such as Adelaide, Carson, Danvers, Kingston, Nantes?

From Quiz My Favourite Food!

Answer: Carrots

You may find it hard to believe but there are many varieties of carrots, there is even one for every letter of the alphabet!

25. A quote by José Marti became also the name of a longdrink with rum, cola and lemon juice. What was this quote?

From Quiz Kitchen History

Answer: Cuba Libre

The longdrink referred to is of course the Cuba Libre ("Free Cuba"). José Marti (1853-1895) was one of the leaders of the rebellion against the Spanish colonial power on Cuba. He started the rebellion on January 29th, 1895. (In this context "Cuba libre" has nothing to do with Castro's Cuba or with attempts to overthrow him). Dolores Ibaruzzi, alias La Pasionaria, was a Spanish communist. She exclaimed "No Pasaran!" ("They shall not pass!") on July 18th, 1936, as the Fascist troops of General Franco approached Madrid. Pope Urban II (1042-1099) ended a famous speech in 1095 with the words "Deus le volt" ("God wants it"). In this speech, he sought for volunteers for the First Crusade. Gabriele d'Annunzio (1863-1928) was an Italian teacher and poet. He wanted to achieve great victories for Italy, so he occupied the Yugoslav city of Fiume (Rjeka) after WWI. Later on, he would have exclaimed "Me ne frego" (which can be translated politely as "I don't give a damn!" - the original is a bit more crude) when the Italian government required him to retreat.

26. During the first decade of the 2000s, which country was the top importer of soybeans?

From Quiz What is "Soy" Anyway?

Answer: China

China is by a large margin the worldwide number 1 at importing soybeans. They import 490 million bushels of US Soybeans used for human and animal consumption. China also imports 171,000 metric tons of soy oil which is used as cooking oil and for other food uses.

27. What is a "dupe"?

From Quiz Restaurant Lingo

Answer: The order pad

Dupe comes from "duplicate". The Restaurant check pad has a carbon. One copy goes to the kitchen, the other is for the customer. Dupe also means someone who is easily deceived. A stupid person is a dope. Having two beats is duple.

28. What does "86 the chicken" mean?

From Quiz 86 the Chicken!

Answer: We're out of the chicken.

"86" has other meanings, too. To "86" a customer from a restaurant or bar means to kick him or her out for good.

29. Rice, Malt, Balsamic: These are all types of...?

From Quiz Culinary Tribonds

Answer: Vinegar

I think the key here is the word 'balsamic', don't you? Rice vinegar is produced by the Japanese and the Chinese and is terrific in soups. Malt vinegar works best when sprinkled on breaded fish, in my opinion. And balsamic, ah balsamic...that lovely vinegar from Modena, Italy. What would I do without it? (Starve, that's what!)

30. Cheese and jam on toast can seem like a good idea at 2am. Do you know the French words for cheese and jam?

From Quiz Pub Grub

Answer: fromage et confiture

Add 'chocolat et jambon' (chocolate and ham), and you've got a real feast.

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