Mixed Food and Drink Trivia

61. To which of European country would I go to eat Namur snails, marrow, cecina (air-dried beef), potato and buttermilk prepared by Chef Peter Goossens in his Michelin three-star restaurant?

From Quiz Three Michelin Stars

Answer: Belgium

In 1904, Michelin expanded its series of restaurant guides to include Belgium; by 2019, the guides covered 25 countries. Chef Peter Goossens opened Hof Van Cleve in 1987 in a small farmhouse near Kruishoutern in the Flemish region of Belgium. When he received his third Michelin star, he was forty and, at the time, the youngest in Belgium to receive this honour. He describes his cuisine as contemporary "cuisine de terroir" - food influenced by the locality and those who produce it. His style blends French and Belgian cooking, with influences from Asia. An excellent example is his dish of marinated salmon, burrata, a light sesame puree, wakame, thinly sliced radish, enoki mushrooms and sesame seeds, served with a warm miso broth. Chef Goossens believes mentorship is essential. As of 2015, over 200 chefs had trained under him.

From Quiz Comforting Food

Answer: Miso soup

Miso soup and a bowl of rice are often considered part of a healthy Japanese breakfast. There are a variety of recipes for miso soup, but all contain fermented soybeans. Other ingredients include fish or seaweed, tofu, and scallions (other ingredients appear in some recipes depending on which website you visit). Any way you cook it, miso is a delicious comfort food from Japan.

From Quiz Veganism: A Huge Missed Steak?

Answer: Soybeans

Soybeans are really the cornerstone of most vegetarian and vegan diets. It is the foundational ingredient of many fake meats, tempeh and tofu, and makes the most popular non-dairy milk type. They contain high quantities of protein, iron, B vitamins, carbohydrates and zinc, making them a great alternative to eating meat. One common concern surrounding soy is phytoestrogen, which some claim acts similarly to the oestrogen hormone in the body. Breast cancer and reproductive issues in both sexes are apparently linked to this. However, it should be noted that there is no actual scientific consensus on the effect of soybean consumption on the human body. One 2010 study (conducted by Jill M. Hamilton-Reeves et al.) found that there was, in fact, no impact of soy consumption on male reproductive hormones. Such scientists argue that the effect on the body is overstated, if at all existent, and consuming moderate amounts of soy shouldn't have severe health implications. However, soy allergies are quite common, so be careful!

From Quiz Where Would You Be Eating That?

Answer: England

Branston Pickle is a sweet and spicy vegetable pickle of a chutney-like consistency, very popular in British pubs with a "ploughman's lunch" of bread and cheese, with perhaps a boiled egg and a few slices of cold meat.

From Quiz Pizza Topped with Trivia

Answer: Lombardi's

Lombardi's first opened in 1905 in the Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. The owner Gennaro Lombardi, a native of Naples, Italy, had previously sold his pizza through the convenience store he had owned since 1897. The original Lombardi's had closed in 1984, but the family reopened the pizzeria in a nearby location ten years later.

From Quiz Where's It From? The Food Provenance Quiz

Answer: Ireland

Traditionally, champ (brúitín) was made by combining mashed potatoes and chopped scallion with butter, milk, and cheese. It was seasoned to taste with salt and pepper. In some parts of Ireland, the cheese is no longer included in the ingredients.

From Quiz Source That Sauce

Answer: Vinegar

Sweet and sour usually calls for soy sauce and rice vinegar, though Chef Kairlus has used red and white wine vinegar when she's made it herself. Apple cider vinegar also could be used for a slightly less acidic taste. Sugar is added to balance the sourness of the sauce, and corn flour (or cornstarch in some areas of the world) is added to make it thicker.

From Quiz Quickly Quaffing Quik

Answer: Quiche

"Real Men Don't Eat Quiche" by Bruce Feirstein is one of a series of books in which the author takes a humourous look at both male and female stereotypes. Whether or not "real" men eat the savoury pie known as quiche makes no difference to the fact that this is a very tasty foodstuff. Eggs are always involved, and cheese often is an ingredient. Other favourite ingredients are onions, ham (or bacon), tomatoes or possibly seafood.

From Quiz Food and Chemistry Go Together

Answer: Along with an acid, it creates bubbles to make baked goods rise

Baking soda was popular just before baking powder. Baked goods rise due to carbon dioxide that makes bubbles, like those vinegar and baking soda volcanoes we used to make in grade school. Double-acting baking powder combines the acid and alkali together and they won't start working until they're wet, then they'll work some more when they're heated. Recipes made with baking soda have an acid too, but the two will only react once, so you need to get the batter in the oven fairly quickly, or all the bubbles will be gone. Look carefully at any recipe with baking soda, and you'll see an acid: sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, molasses, or something like that. Before baking powders began to be common in the mid 19th century, baking soda and its forerunners like pearlash were the only way to make cakes rise, without using yeast or frothy eggs or other tricks.

From Quiz Indulge Yourself!

Answer: Roe

Traditionally referring to Caspian and Black Sea sturgeon that are disappearing fast from the world, the rare and costly luxury caviar is the eggs of such fish that are salted and eaten as food.

From Quiz Name That Pizza!

Answer: Domino's

From its humble beginnings as a single store in Michigan in 1960, Domino's has grown into an international chain with over 8000 locations around the world. Initially they offered only two sizes of thin crust pizza. Now their menu has expanded to include thick crust, pan and artisan pizzas, chicken tenders (called "kickers"), salads, pasta and breadsticks.

From Quiz Mystery Food

Answer: Carpaccio

Carpaccio surprisingly derives its name from the name of a painter Vittore Carpaccio. Reportedly this was due to the similarity between the look of his works and a plate of raw meat.

From Quiz I want what's left on your plate!

Answer: Capers

Capers are the pickled flower buds of the Capparis plant. Used in Mediterranean cuisine since ancient times, capers are cultivated in warm semiarid climates in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. They range in size from that of a small olive to that of a small peppercorn. Because all varieties must be harvested by hand, they are expensive. The smallest and most expensive are the French nonpareils.

From Quiz Dip It, Dip It Good

Answer: Kirsch

Although some sources mention fondue-like dishes as far back as 800 B.C.E., modern cheese fondue recipes emerged in the 18th century in Switzerland. Traditional Swiss fondue uses a combination of cheeses, mainly Gruyere and Emmentaler. They are melted in a dry white wine with a touch of garlic and flour or cornstarch. The cherry brandy called Kirsch was originally added if the cheese wasn't considered to be tart enough, but it now often added regardless of the age of the cheese.

From Quiz Food Detectives

Answer: Spinach

Saag or saagwala is a vegetarian dish usually made from spinach (though other leafy green plants such as mustard or collard greens can also be used) mixed with spices and slow simmered. Saag can be served by itself as a side dish or main entrée, but is often combined with paneer (cheese) or aloo (potatoes). My personal favorite is a non-vegetarian variant using lamb (gosht). Gosht is a Persian word meaning animal meat. However, owing to the sacred nature of cows in Hindu society and the proscription against pork in Islam, the term gosht has almost become synonymous with lamb meat in Indian cuisine.

From Quiz Why Did I Forget The Bacon?

Answer: Basil

This very simple salad is named after the island of Capri, on the Gulf of Naples. It has only three ingredients, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, the three colors of the Italian flag, much like a Pizza Margherita. Some people add balsamic vinegar to the olive oil dressing and it is usually served as an antipasto (starter) and not a side salad.

From Quiz My, What Big Teeth You Have!

Answer: White Rabbit

White Rabbits are chewy candies very popular in China, tasting like vanilla and sweet milk. Other much-loved chewy candies include taffy, M&M's, caramels, and the incredible edible chocolate anything (even insects).

From Quiz Private Property

Answer: A yogurt based drink

Lassi is widely consumed across India. There are many types of lassi drinks. Sweet lassi is made by blending yogurt, water and sugar. Sometimes certain spices and fruit can be mixed during blending. Mango and bananas are most commonly used in making lassi drinks. It is popular in Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan also. Sip! SIP! This is so sweet and tastes like fresh mango and curd!

From Quiz Ho Hummus

Answer: Tahini

The sesame seeds based paste known as tahini is used in dishes as hummus, baba ghanoush and halva. Tahini can be served on its own as a dip.

From Quiz Coffee, Tea, Wine or Chocolate

Answer: Coffee

Blue Mountain coffee has a mild flavor. The Jamaicans also make an alcoholic drink called Tia Maria, which is a coffee liqueur.

From Quiz Darker than a Squid's Ink

Answer: Adding squid ink has no effect on the cooking time

Although the ink and resulting noodles will be black, the black color will not stain your hands. The ink washes off with soap and water.

From Quiz Food Fads - 1960s America

Answer: Tang

Orange flavored Tang was famously used by John Glenn in his Gemini space flight where he tested various foods. Tang now comes in flavors including grape and hibiscus tea.

From Quiz Snack in Black

Answer: Fish eggs

Caviar comes from the sturgeon, specifically from those living in the Caspian and Black Seas. Roe (eggs) from other types of fish or sturgeon from elsewhere are also sometimes called caviar. The most expensive type is "beluga caviar", which for a long time I thought came from a beluga whale, but of course a whale is a mammal, so I'm not sure how that would work!

From Quiz Eggs For Breakfast, Lunch and Tea

Answer: France

French toast is also known as gypsy toast and variations are common throughout the world. In France the dish is referred to as 'pain perdu' which means 'lost bread' - this refers to its use in getting rid of stale bread. Chefs recommend bread that is at least one day old for French toast as it absorbs more of the egg mixture without crumbling. French toast is often served on its own as a savoury dish or it can be made into a sweet dish by adding milk, sugar and sweet spices prior to cooking and/or adding sugar, syrup or fruit before serving.

From Quiz Thanksgiving Dinner

Answer: Turkey

The first Thanksgiving didn't feature turkey. But since the 1700's, turkey has been the most popular protein served at Thanksgiving. In fact, Thanksgiving is often called, "Turkey Day". The second most popular protein would be ham.

From Quiz Get In My Belly

Answer: Quesadilla

Quesadillas were created in old Mexico. It is one of the simplest dishes you can cook. All you really need is a tortilla and cheese, but people over the years have become very creative with what is included in the dish. Anything from mushrooms to chili could be added.

From Quiz A Very Mixed Menu

Answer: Bolognese sauce

The city of Bologna in northern Italy is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. It was here that the world's first university was founded, in 1088. Bologna is a very interesting city to visit, steeped in history with many interesting sights including monuments and medieval towers. Bolognese sauce (ragù alla Bolognese in Italian) is the sauce customarily served with pasta that many of us know and love. Neapolitan relates to the city of Naples, Prosciutto di Parma is Parma ham and sardines are named after the lovely island of Sardinia.

From Quiz Naming Foods for Dummies

Answer: Australia

The cultivar was first developed in Eastwood, New South Wales in 1868. Maria Ana Smith developed the new green apple by chance, after a dump of crab apples sprung a tree. Just like the Navel orange and Cavendish banana, every Granny Smith apple are cuttings from the original tree. The first publication of the new apple was not released until 1924, long after Granny died in 1870. By 1975, 40% of apple crop from Australia was Granny Smiths.

From Quiz Not on my Budget

Answer: Fungus

The truffle is an edible fungus that typically grows in Italy, although it is grown in other locations. The white truffle is the most desirable of all truffles with black and burgundy truffles also popular. White truffles are often sliced thin and served over pasta or in egg dishes. Sometimes, truffles can be inserted into different cheeses and meats to enhance the flavor. Also, truffle oil is used as to simulate the flavor of truffles, but the oil actually is not made from truffles at all.

From Quiz Diner lingo (Oh, my aching feet...)

Answer: We're out of bacon

The expression "86 the _____" means that the item is temporarily unavailable and should be removed from the menu.

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