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Quiz about Regional Cooking in the US
Quiz about Regional Cooking in the US

Regional Cooking in the U.S. Trivia Quiz


What would you have eaten for breakfast in Colonial America? How about on the trail in the Old West? Take this tasty quiz and discover American cuisine.

A multiple-choice quiz by nmerr. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
nmerr
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
363,000
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
658
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the early 1800s, the foods and cooking of Louisiana reflected those of settlers from other parts of the world. The ancestors of the original French and Spanish settlers cooked flavorful recipes that were handed down over the years. Which of the following would be considered to be an authentic New Orleans dish? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. For over thirty years the citizens of Gilroy, California have hosted an annual festival dedicated to a certain vegetable. It's added to all kinds of food, even food you might not think of. What is Gilroy known for? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands all set up colonies in North America. With cultural cooking traditions, it is no wonder that certain areas of the U.S. still favor certain cuisines. During colonial times, which of the following would have gone the farthest in providing meals? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Early pioneers didn't have the modern conveniences that we enjoy today. Since food couldn't be kept cold long enough to prevent spoiling, they had to become creative with preparing it. What did the pioneers do to prepare fresh beef? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The U.S. South offers some tasty cuisine that might not seem palatable to the faint of heart. Pig intestines are a delicacy in this region. What do southerners call this dish? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. During the Great Depression, times were hard for the vast majority of Americans. It stands to reason that cooking and baking became really creative since many Americans couldn't afford the basic staples of butter, eggs, and milk. Which of the following desserts, popular at that time, can be made with sugar but not the other three ingredients? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After the Civil War, the Transcontinental railroad was built to connect the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast. With that coast-to-coast connection came industry and population growth. Entrepreneur Frederick Harvey opened restaurants in cities along the railroad. Which of the following meals would Harvey have served at his restaurants? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. During the mid to late 1960s there was much social and political unrest in the U.S. On the other end of the spectrum were the hippies preaching love and peace. Of the following dishes, which one became popular during this time period? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In America, the years between 1890 and 1920 were known as the Progressive Era. Over 36 million immigrants came to this country, bringing with them recipes from their native countries. Three of the following dishes became popular in America's kitchens during this time period. Which is the odd one out? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Today's eating establishments have adapted their menus to fit the changing dietary needs of health-conscious Americans and their families. At one time the quintessential food offerings at baseball stadiums were hot dogs, popcorn, and peanuts. San Francisco's 3Com Park now offers a twist on the humble hot dog. What type of dog does the ballpark serve? Hint



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1. In the early 1800s, the foods and cooking of Louisiana reflected those of settlers from other parts of the world. The ancestors of the original French and Spanish settlers cooked flavorful recipes that were handed down over the years. Which of the following would be considered to be an authentic New Orleans dish?

Answer: Shrimp and Ham Jambalaya

New Orleans can thank the early Spanish settlers for this dish. It consists primarily of rice, various seasonings, shrimp, and cooked ham. It can be as spicy as you want to make it. Cajun cooking originated with the Cajun (Acadian) people who had settled in Novia Scotia and other maritime provinces.

Their cooking tends to be spicier than Creole cooking because it uses a wide variety of peppers, especially hot peppers. The Creoles, an ethnic group in Louisiana, are of African and French descent. If you like spicy rice dishes, then try jambalaya with sausage or chicken.

It's delicious!
2. For over thirty years the citizens of Gilroy, California have hosted an annual festival dedicated to a certain vegetable. It's added to all kinds of food, even food you might not think of. What is Gilroy known for?

Answer: Garlic

Does garlic ice cream sound scrumptious? Does the mention of garlic french fries make your mouth water? Founded in 1979 by Dr. Rudy Melone, Don Christopher, and Val Filice, the Gilroy Garlic Festival was originally created to raise funds for local charities. It's held on the last weekend of July. For those who prefer to eat organically, Gilroy offers organic garlic.
3. Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands all set up colonies in North America. With cultural cooking traditions, it is no wonder that certain areas of the U.S. still favor certain cuisines. During colonial times, which of the following would have gone the farthest in providing meals?

Answer: Corn

Corn was a common ingredient in colonial cooking. When ground into cornmeal, it could be mixed with water or buttermilk and fried on a hot griddle to make johnnycakes (flat cornbread). When boiled with milk, cornmeal became corn mush or, as it was sometimes referred to, hasty pudding. Corn was also roasted in its husk over hot coals or over hot stones in an outdoor pit.

The colonists also ate hominy, a corn soaked in water and ashes.
4. Early pioneers didn't have the modern conveniences that we enjoy today. Since food couldn't be kept cold long enough to prevent spoiling, they had to become creative with preparing it. What did the pioneers do to prepare fresh beef?

Answer: Dried it

Beef jerky, with its chewy texture, tastes great mild or spicy. Even today jerky can provide a quick pick-me-up. Breakfast was the big meal of the day back then and it often consisted of pancakes, eggs, sausages, and fried potatoes. Nowadays, many of us don't have the time or inclination to eat breakfast.

A cup of coffee and maybe a slice of toast or a muffin often constitutes an American breakfast.
5. The U.S. South offers some tasty cuisine that might not seem palatable to the faint of heart. Pig intestines are a delicacy in this region. What do southerners call this dish?

Answer: Chitlins

Sometimes referred to as chitterlings, chitlins should be cleaned well before cooking otherwise they will leave a really bitter aftertaste. Chitlins can be braised, stewed, or fried. To spice them up, add hot chilis and vinegar. Try serving them with scrambled eggs and toast. Yum!
6. During the Great Depression, times were hard for the vast majority of Americans. It stands to reason that cooking and baking became really creative since many Americans couldn't afford the basic staples of butter, eggs, and milk. Which of the following desserts, popular at that time, can be made with sugar but not the other three ingredients?

Answer: Depression cake

Some of the ingredients of depression cake are flour, sugar, seasonings such as cinnamon and nutmeg, and raisins. Americans also filled up with hearty soups such as vegetable and barley soup which were served to people waiting in the soup lines.
7. After the Civil War, the Transcontinental railroad was built to connect the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast. With that coast-to-coast connection came industry and population growth. Entrepreneur Frederick Harvey opened restaurants in cities along the railroad. Which of the following meals would Harvey have served at his restaurants?

Answer: Chop suey

Chop suey is an American dish thought to have been made by the Chinese cooks serving the men building the railroad. The dish is a mixture of American (pork) and Chinese (bean sprouts). Incidentally, Frederick Harvey had a hard time finding good waiters to serve his guests so he decided to hire women and they became known as the "Harvey Girls."
8. During the mid to late 1960s there was much social and political unrest in the U.S. On the other end of the spectrum were the hippies preaching love and peace. Of the following dishes, which one became popular during this time period?

Answer: Quiche

Granola, influenced by the hippies' penchant for eating naturally, zucchini bread and a dish called Green Beans Amandine were also introduced. Amandine is a culinary term for almonds which are added to the green beans along with various flavorings.
9. In America, the years between 1890 and 1920 were known as the Progressive Era. Over 36 million immigrants came to this country, bringing with them recipes from their native countries. Three of the following dishes became popular in America's kitchens during this time period. Which is the odd one out?

Answer: Swedish meatballs

Food in individual packages began to appear. Jello is a good example. Other foods introduced at this time were the Kellogg Brothers' wheat and corn flake cereals, packaged in boxes. Campbell's Soup Company advertised their soup could be a meal in itself. New to the scene were packaged cake mixes and puddings. Convenience was the order of the day. Not much has changed.
10. Today's eating establishments have adapted their menus to fit the changing dietary needs of health-conscious Americans and their families. At one time the quintessential food offerings at baseball stadiums were hot dogs, popcorn, and peanuts. San Francisco's 3Com Park now offers a twist on the humble hot dog. What type of dog does the ballpark serve?

Answer: tofu

In addition to tofu hot dogs, 3Com Park serves a forty-clove garlic chicken sandwich. Dodger Stadium offers Japanese fast-food. Yankee Stadium(no tofu here)offers sausages while clam chowder is popular at Fenway Park.
Source: Author nmerr

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