Culinary Quiz
Written by Asinus Asinum Fricat on May 24, 2008 – 9:26 am -I love a good quiz, particularly a culinary one. Test yourself! It’s Saturday. I’ll post the answers same time tomorrow!
1) What country has the highest per capita consumption of chewing gum?
a)Denmark b) Spain c) Switzerland d) U.S. e) Israel
2) Have you ever noticed some food labels with a circle with the letter ‘U’ inside? It means the food is Kosher, and the ‘U’ stands for the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations, and it is their seal of approval, meaning that the manufacturing procedures have been inspected and approved by rabbis. The question: What was the first national brand name food to carry this seal of approval?
3) Like other greens, this one descends from wild cabbage that originated in Asia Minor, though it is known for it’s popularity in Scandinavia, Germany, Holland and Scotland. It was brought to the United States in the 17th century by English settlers. It is now a favorite in the southern United States where it has been considered a poor man’s food. With long ruffled leaves that resemble large parsley sprigs and hues that vary from lavender to chartreuse, it has a mild cabbage-like taste and delicate texture. It can grow in colder temperatures and withstand frost — which actually helps produce even sweeter leaves. It can also grow well in the hot weather in the southern United States and in poor soil. It is an excellent source of vitamin A, folic acid, and vitamin C and contains both protein and fiber. Name this green.
4) Here are 4 beverages - Beer, Coffee, Cola Drinks and Wine.
Here are 4 countries - Mexico, Luxembourg, Ireland, Finland.
Match the countries with the highest per capita consumption of each beverage.
5) This pungent green lends a peppery flavor to food, and originated in the Himalayan region of India more than 5,000 years ago. It can be found in many Chinese, African-American, and southern dishes. The leaves may be crumpled or fla, and may have scalloped, frilled or lacey edges. One part of this plant is used to make a famous French food product. Name this green.
6) Who was Melinda Thomas of Dublin, Ohio and what was her nickname?
7) This vegetable represents the 3rd largest fresh vegetable industry in the U.S. Per capita consumption in the U.S. is about 19 pounds. By contrast, Libya has per capita consumption of about 67 pounds. World production is about is about 14 pounds each year for every man woman and child in the world. Name this vegetable.
What country has the highest per capita potato consumption?
a) Latvia b) Ireland c) Sweden d) Belarus e) Portugal
9) In most countries this fruit is used more like a vegetable than a fruit. Popular in Latin American, Caribbean and Asian countries, this versatile fruit has three unique stages when it can be eaten. In the first stage, when green, it tastes something like a potato, and the flesh is yellowish or slightly pink. In the middle stage, the skin may have some spots, and it is used as both a vegetable and a fruit. In the final stage, they are frequently all black, and are used in sweet dishes, and may be eaten out of hand. Name this fruit.
10) Do you know what country eats the most frozen food per capita?
a) U.S. b) Israel c) Norway d) Belgium e) Ireland
Happy guessing!
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Damn. I have test anxiety. I need more time to take the test!
What happens if I flunk?
Give it your best shot, and take your time!
I’m scared, AAF!
Where and when is the test going to be administered? Are we to provide answers in our comments?
I know at least three answers. No. 1, I would guess Spain. Who knows why. No. 2, Hebrew National Hotdogs? No. 3, collard greens or mustard. No. 4, cola in Mexico, coffee in Finland, beer in Ireland, wine in Luxembourg. No. 5, basil or parsley. No. 6, no clue. No. 7, tomatoes? not sure. No. 8, Ireland seems the most obvious, but I’m guessing Belarus. No. 9, banana or plantain. No. 10, Israel. Mostly guesses, but there you go.
Sounds like pretty good guesses to me. Smarty pants
Did I get Mexico right?
Yes.
No. 3 may also be kohlrabi. No. 7 sounds more like the potato. Not sure about that one.
Neither.
Heh! I already flunked your test.
But I heard a funny story on NPR one day about the Chinese folks and kosher.
Recently they have started producing some kosher foods, and when one of the American company executives visited the factory there was a lot of confusion, because the Chinese executive did not know how to make the table kosher.
Kind of sad, in its own way.
True story.
O-kay, back to google.
LOL! Now that’s funny in a perverted way!
1. Israel
2. Manishevitz
3. Kale
4. Beer = Ireland
Cola = Mexico
Coffee = Luxembourg
Wine = Finland
5. Parsley
6. Typhoid Mary
7. Tomato
8. Latvia
9. Banana
10. U.S.
Didn’t google so I probably got most, if not all, wrong.
Well honey, you got 1!
Heh. Better than I thought. Maybe I should try the google.
Don’t be so hard on yourself!
I didn’t google, really ya know. I looked and read them over 3 times and then gave up!
You guys are brains!
My brains are soaked!
Ok….you have soaked brains? How you going to cook those? Baked, broiled, or BBQ’d?
1) Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, U.S., Israel
Belarus
2) Heinz
3) Kale
4)
Mexico - Cola Drinks
Luxembourg - Wine
Ireland - Beer
Finland - Coffee
5) Mustard Greens
6) Wendy
7) Onion
9) Plantain
10) Norway
All good. Congratulations Hedwig! Tomorrow I’ll post another culinary quiz, one that I’ll make up. I promise it won’t be too recondite.
OK, here’s my ungoogled thoughts:
1) Israel
2) Hebrew National Salami
3) rhubarb
4) M=Cola I=Beer L=Coffee F=Wine
5) turnips
6) Marlo Thomas, whatever, I don’t have a clue though I like Typhoid Mary
7) onion
8. Portugal
9) plantain
10) Norway
I’m afraid Hedwig has all the answers! You have quite a few Scotia!
Is Hedwig a Cheater Moskeeter or simply brilliant? He’s really, really good at your riddles too. Love the riddles, AAF.
Oh, that Hedwig and his angry….well, you know.
That was an excellent movie, btw.
AAF,
You have to post the reasoning behind the test. I want to KNOW, dammit!
1) a) Denmark.
Top 5 Per capita consumption of chewing gum
Denmark - 2 lb 10 oz
Norway - 2 lb 3 oz
Switzerland - 1 lb 9 oz
U.S. - 1 lb 9 oz
Israel - 1 lb 5 oz (tied with Spain)
2) In 1923 Heinz vegetarian beans was the first national brand to carry the kosher seal of approval.
3) Kale.
4) Ireland has the highest per capita consumption of beer - about 272 pints.
Finland has the highest per capita consumption of coffee - about 25 lbs (1,700 cups)
Mexico has the highest per capita consumption of cola drinks - about 172 pints.
Luxemburg has the highest per capita consumption of wine - about 107 pints.
5) Mustard Greens. The brown seeds are used to make Dijon mustard.
6) Melinda was the daughter of Dave Thomas, and her nickname was Wendy. Dave Thomas was the founder of Wendy’s hamburger chain.
7) Onions.
d) Belarus.
Top 10 per capita consumption of potatoes:
Belarus - 411 pounds
Ukraine - 303 pounds
Latvia - 301 pounds
Poland - 296 pounds
Lithuania - 290 pounds
Ireland - 286 pounds
Portugal - 280 pounds
Russia - 272 pounds
Croatia - 251 pounds
Malawi - 250 pounds (2000)
9) Plantains.
10) c) Norway.
Top 10 per capita consumption of Frozen Food:
Norway - 78 lbs
Denmark - 72 lbs
UK - 68 lbs
Israel - 63 lbs
Czech Republic - 47 lbs
Sweden - 45 lbs
Ireland - 42 lbs
Belgium - 39 lbs
Finland - 37 lbs
U.S. - 36 lbs
Thanks, AAF.
Heinz veggie beans, and I thought that was a nod to the 60’s vegetarians! Thought the Hebrew National Salami was a gift on the Late Show with Steve Allen then Johnny Carson way back when. I love the Wendy’s answer! THat is cute! Pray tell, what do the Belorussians make with their potatoes?
Potato pies, potato soups, potato dumplings, potato fritters, potato vodka…you get the drift!