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Quiz about Cooking with Comfort
Quiz about Cooking with Comfort

Cooking with Comfort Trivia Quiz


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.

A multiple-choice quiz by sestovall. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
sestovall
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
261,759
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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5066
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Your mom or grandma might have suggested this herb when you are having problems sleeping. Traditionally served as tea, this herb is said to be a muscle relaxant and a soothing agent. The Roman version of this herb is referred to as "Anthemis nobilis". What herb is this? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This herb is used as a muscle relaxant and soothing agent and, sometimes, is brewed for tea. You might use this herb when cooking rosemary chicken or shrimp gumbo. This herb has been used to flavor chewing gum. Latin for the leaf of this herb is "Eugenia caryophyllata" Can you figure out which herb I might be speaking of? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This herb may be used for Chinese or Japanese dishes. This herb may also be used to energize and warm. The scientific name is "Zingiber officinalis". It flavors sodas and can be used for nausea. Which herb is this? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Now here comes an energizing herb. This one can be used for exfoliating or astringent. However, in the kitchen, you would most commonly find this herb flavoring your drink. Gin and tonic anyone? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This herb goes by its French name when used as oils, however Americans commonly refer to it as cilantro when cooking. It is said to be stimulating and warming. These affects make it good for rubbing sore muscles or cooking nice curries. However, I wouldn't snag a bottle of oil to flavor your Thai food as this herb has a slight toxicity when in oil form. Which herb am I referring to? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This spice, in powder form, while great for flavoring egg custard for an after dinner treat, has another use when it comes to aromatherapy. This spice will not only aid digestion, when steamed or made into oil is said to promote a restful night's sleep. However, this same plant's fruit is also used to disarm in the form of mace. Also referred to as "Myristica aromata". What spice can do all this? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Suffering from a dull complexion or dry skin? This spice is believed to brighten skin and sooth dry areas. It also makes a great sauce for pouring over duck, or just drink it in the morning for a pick-me-up. The scientific name is "Citrus Sinensis". While it may not technically be a herb or spice, this added kitchen flavor is used in many dishes. Which spice is this? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This herb is great to use on sore feet and tired muscles. It smells wonderful, goes great on chicken and restores hair to health. It is also mentioned in a popular song. Which heavenly herb is this? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Another "entertaining" herb, this spice is also mentioned in a wonderful song. Not only does it cause people to sing, but it is also great for regulating the central nervous system. Originated in Spain, this spice is used in many beef stews and other meaty meals as flavoring. This herb's scientific name is "Salvia Officinalis". What spice might this be? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Pour a small amount of oil made from this spice onto a rag or napkin when traveling to prevent motion sickness or sooth an upset stomach. It also makes a great flavor to add to candy canes. This spice comes from the "Lamiaceae" family of herbs. Which refreshing spice is this? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Your mom or grandma might have suggested this herb when you are having problems sleeping. Traditionally served as tea, this herb is said to be a muscle relaxant and a soothing agent. The Roman version of this herb is referred to as "Anthemis nobilis". What herb is this?

Answer: Chamomile

Chamomile is said to not only relax and sooth, but can also be used as a skin conditioner.
2. This herb is used as a muscle relaxant and soothing agent and, sometimes, is brewed for tea. You might use this herb when cooking rosemary chicken or shrimp gumbo. This herb has been used to flavor chewing gum. Latin for the leaf of this herb is "Eugenia caryophyllata" Can you figure out which herb I might be speaking of?

Answer: Clove

The use of clove to sooth aches is strongly cautioned as clove may also irritate the skin. It is also said to be a useful mosquito repellent. While clove appears to have many uses, doctors strongly recommend against the use while pregnant as it can be harmful to the fetus.
3. This herb may be used for Chinese or Japanese dishes. This herb may also be used to energize and warm. The scientific name is "Zingiber officinalis". It flavors sodas and can be used for nausea. Which herb is this?

Answer: Ginger

Ginger is best used steamed for treatment in aromatherapy. If you are using it in the kitchen, however, I would recommend making a sauce with the sweet and tangy spice.
4. Now here comes an energizing herb. This one can be used for exfoliating or astringent. However, in the kitchen, you would most commonly find this herb flavoring your drink. Gin and tonic anyone?

Answer: Juniper

Juniper has been reported to strengthen immune systems and while it does make a mean Gin, you should be careful using it around the BBQ grill or near gas stoves as juniper is flammable.
5. This herb goes by its French name when used as oils, however Americans commonly refer to it as cilantro when cooking. It is said to be stimulating and warming. These affects make it good for rubbing sore muscles or cooking nice curries. However, I wouldn't snag a bottle of oil to flavor your Thai food as this herb has a slight toxicity when in oil form. Which herb am I referring to?

Answer: Coriander

The next time you are in the kitchen and it gets a little hot, why not reach for the spice rack, coriander may also be used as a deodorant.
6. This spice, in powder form, while great for flavoring egg custard for an after dinner treat, has another use when it comes to aromatherapy. This spice will not only aid digestion, when steamed or made into oil is said to promote a restful night's sleep. However, this same plant's fruit is also used to disarm in the form of mace. Also referred to as "Myristica aromata". What spice can do all this?

Answer: Nutmeg

Nutmeg originates in the West Indies although it is commonly used in the preparation of sweets. Nutmeg spice is made from the actual seed while mace is produced from the reddish seed covering inside the fruit.
7. Suffering from a dull complexion or dry skin? This spice is believed to brighten skin and sooth dry areas. It also makes a great sauce for pouring over duck, or just drink it in the morning for a pick-me-up. The scientific name is "Citrus Sinensis". While it may not technically be a herb or spice, this added kitchen flavor is used in many dishes. Which spice is this?

Answer: Orange

Orange oil is often used on dry or aged skin to rejuvinate and heal.
8. This herb is great to use on sore feet and tired muscles. It smells wonderful, goes great on chicken and restores hair to health. It is also mentioned in a popular song. Which heavenly herb is this?

Answer: Rosemary

Rosemary not only makes for great food and entertainment, it also is said to fight fatigue and circulate and clear the air. If this is not enough, rosemary may also be used to reduce cellulite build up and water retention.
9. Another "entertaining" herb, this spice is also mentioned in a wonderful song. Not only does it cause people to sing, but it is also great for regulating the central nervous system. Originated in Spain, this spice is used in many beef stews and other meaty meals as flavoring. This herb's scientific name is "Salvia Officinalis". What spice might this be?

Answer: Sage

While sage is not recommened for use when pregnant, it is said to be great at releiving menstual cramps and pain as well as helping clear digestive problems.
10. Pour a small amount of oil made from this spice onto a rag or napkin when traveling to prevent motion sickness or sooth an upset stomach. It also makes a great flavor to add to candy canes. This spice comes from the "Lamiaceae" family of herbs. Which refreshing spice is this?

Answer: Peppermint

Peppermint may also be used to get rid of pesky bugs, so carry some along on your next camping trip. It makes for a great way to sooth sore muscles after a hike and to keep bite free aorund the campfire.
Source: Author sestovall

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