Trivia Tuesday

Each week, we play Trivia Tuesday on Instagram. Test your knowledge of food history, manners, cooking techniques, myths, and more! Who knows, maybe you'll learn your next party trick.

We update this thread weekly with new trivia questions and answer keys.

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1. WHAT IS THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER AND NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER?

A. Manhattan contains a tomato-based broth

B. Manhattan contains mushrooms

C. Manhattan contains shrimp and clams

D. Manhattan does not contain onion

2. WHICH ACID IS COMMONLY FOUND IN FERMENTED FOODS LIKE KIMCHI, SAUER?

A. Citric Acid

B. Malic Acid

C. Acetic Acid

D. Lactic Acid

3. WHICH CITY HAS THE MOST MICHELIN STARS IN THE WORLD?

A. Paris

B. Rome

C. Tokyo

D. London

4. SUSHI WAS ORIGINALLY INVENTED AS A WAY TO...

A. Preserve fish

B. Steam rice

C. Soften nori

D. Eat on the go

ANSWER KEY

1 - (A) Manhattan contains a tomato-based broth

2 - (D) Lactic Acid

3 - (C) Tokyo

4 - (A) Preserve fish

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1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IS MADE BY DISTILLING WINE?

A. Vodka

B. Brandy

C. Tequila

D. Gin

2. THE FRENCH DESSERT, CLAFOUTIS, TRADITIONALLY CONTAINS WHICH FRUIT?

A. Cherries

B. Pears

C. Apples

D. Figs

3. WHAT IS USED AS THE BASE FLAVOR FOR THE ITALIAN LIQUOR, AMARETTO?

A. Fennel seed

B. Hazelnut

C. Almond

D. Coffee

4. IN TRADITIONAL MEXICAN MOLE, WHAT IS ONE OF THE KEY INGREDIENTS?

A. Chocolate

B. Ginger

C. Cilantro

D. Fish sauce

ANSWER KEY

1 - (B) Brandy

2 - (A) Cherries

3 - (C) Almond

4 - (A) Chocolate

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1. WHICH ANCIENT CIVILIZATION IS CREDITED WITH INVENTING THE PROCESS OF BEER BREWING?

A. Egyptians

B. Mesopotamians

C. Romans

D. Persians

2. THE UMAMI TASTE WAS FIRST DISCOVERED IN WHICH FOOD?

A. Tomatoes

B. Sharp Provolone Cheese

C. Seaweed

D. Mushrooms

3. WHAT IS THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF LECITHIN IN COOKING?

A. It acts as a thickener

B. It emulsifies liquids

C. It adds flavor

D. It limits bacteria growth

4. WHAT DOES "CHIFFONADE" MEAN IN CULINARY TERMS?

A. A way of folding dough for baking

B. Finely cutting leafy vegetables and herbs

C. A light and airy cake made with egg whites

D. A method of sautéing butter and herbs

ANSWER KEY

1 - (B) Mesopotamians

2 - (C) Seaweed

3 - (B) It emulsifies liquids

4 - (B) Finely cutting leafy greens and herbs

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1. WHICH DISH IS NOT TRADITIONALLY MADE WITH LAMB?

1. THE LEAVES FROM WHICH PLANT ARE TRADITIONALLY USED TO MAKE DOLMA?

A. Grape

B. Cabbage

C. Spinach

D. Lettuce

2. WHICH IS THE MOST COMMONLY ORDERED SEAFOOD ITEM IN AMERICAN RESTAURANTS?

A. Shrimp

B. Salmon

C. Scallops

D. Calamari

3. WHAT IS SPATCHCOCKING?

A. Roasting a whole pig on a spit

B. Cooking meat over an open flame

C. Slow braising tough cuts of red meat

D. Removing the backbone of poultry to flatten it

4. WHICH IS THE TRADITIONAL METHOD FOR MAKING CEVICHE?

A. Grilling fish and serving with fresh citrus

B. Marinading fish in lime or lemon juice to cure it

C. Fermenting fish in vinegar and spices

D. Poaching fish and serving with a citrus sauce

ANSWER KEY

1 - (A) Grape

2 - (A) Shrimp

3 - (D) Removing the backbone of poultry to flatten it

4 - (B) Marinading fish in lime or lemon juice to cure it

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1. WHICH DISH IS NOT TRADITIONALLY MADE WITH LAMB?

A. Shepherd’s Pie

B. Irish Stew

C. Moussaka

D. Paella

2. WHICH COUNTRY IS BELIEVED TO HAVE INTRODUCED THE TECHNIQUE OF FERMENTING GRAPES TO MAKE WINE AROUND 6,000 B.C.?

A. Egypt

B. Greece

C. Georgia

D. Italy

3. WHAT IS THE MAIN INGREDIENT IN THE TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH DISH, HAGGIS?

A. Sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs

B. Pork liver and kidneys

C. Beef intestines

D. Fish roe

4. WHICH TYPE OF FLOUR HAS THE HIGHEST PROTEIN CONTENT?

A. Cake flour

B. All-purpose flour

C. Bread flour

D. Pastry flour

ANSWER KEY

1 - (D) Paella

2 - (C) Georgia

3 - (A) Sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs

4 - (C) Bread flour

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1. WHICH OF THESE ANIMALS IS TRADITIONALLY USED TO HUNT TRUFFLES?

A. Goats

B. Pigs

C. Ferrets

D. Hawks

2. THE PAVLOVA DESSERT WAS INVENTED IN WHICH COUNTRY?

A. Spain

B. Russia

C. France

D. New Zealand

3. MAKING PASTA “AL DENTE” ENSURES THE PASTA IS…

A. Cooked until very soft

B. Slightly firm to the bite

C. Not fully cooked; still hard

D. Cooked in unsalted water

4. WHEN EATING NIGIRI IN JAPAN, WHERE SHOULD THE SOY SAUCE BE APPLIED?

A. On the rice

B. On the fish

C. Mixed with wasabi

D. On the wooden chopsticks

ANSWER KEY

1 - (B) Pigs

2 - (D) New Zealand

3 - (B) Slightly firm to the bite

4 - (B) On the fish

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1. THE FIRST EVER MICHELIN GUIDE WAS PUBLISHED IN 1900 TO HELP DRIVERS IN WHICH COUNTRY FIND MECHANICS, GAS STATIONS, AND FOOD?

A. France

B. Germany

C. Italy

D. Switzerland

2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT TRUE ABOUT MSG (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE)?

A. It's naturally found in cheese and tomatoes

B. It was first synthesized in Japan from seaweed

C. Scientific studies prove it causes headaches

D. It enhances umami flavor

3. THE TERM "TEMPERING" IS MOST COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH WHICH FOOD PROCESS?

A. Melting chocolate on the stove in a double broiler

B. Folding whipped egg whites into batter

C. Broth becoming gelatinous when chilled

D. Slowly adding hot liquids to eggs without curdling

4. WHICH RESTAURANT IS CREDITED AS THE ORIGINATOR OF THE FARM-TO-TABLE MOVEMENT?

A. Chez Panisse

B. The French Laundry

C. Le Bernardin

D. Blue Hill

ANSWER KEY

1 - (A) France

2 - (C) Scientific studies prove it causes headaches

3 - (D) Slowly adding hot liquids to eggs without curdling

4 - (A) Chez Panisse

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1 .WHAT IS THE WHITE STUFF THAT COMES OUT OF COOKED SALMON?

A. Fat

B. Sugar

C. Protein

D. Digestive enzymes

2. TRUE OR FALSE: BUTTER MUST BE STORED IN THE FRIDGE

A. True

B. False

3. CHEF BOYARDEE WAS…

A. A real Italian chef and restaurant owner

B. A friend of the inventor of Chef Boyardee

C. A fictional character

D. A real chef, but not the person who invented the product

4. HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH IS A REAL PLACE, LOCATED WHERE?

A. Santa Barbara, California

B. Austin, Texas

C. Little Rock, Arkansas

D. Bozeman, Montana

ANSWER KEY

1 - (C) Protein

2 - (B) False

3 - (A) A real Italian chef and restaurant owner

4 - (A) Santa Barbara, California

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1. FRUCTOSE DOES WHAT TO FRUIT?

A. Makes it tangy

B. Makes it bitter

C. Makes it juicy

D. Makes it sweet

2. WHICH COUNTRY CONSUMES THE MOST TEA PER PERSON?

A. England

B. India

C. Turkey

D. France

3. WHICH COUNTRY IS THE LARGEST PRODUCER OF CHILI PEPPERS IN THE WORLD?

A. Spain

B. Italy

C. China

D. Morocco

4. WHICH INGREDIENT WILL CAUSE AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO SOMEONE ALLERGIC TO CASHEWS AND PISTACHIOS?

A. Oregano

B. Pink Peppercorn

C. Red Pepper Flakes

D. Mustard Grain

ANSWER KEY

1 - (D) Makes it sweet

2 - (C) Turkey

3 - (C) China

4 - (B) Pink Peppercorn

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1. WHICH PART OF THE PLANT IS A POTATO?

A. Stem

B. Root

C. Seed

D. Bud

2. WHAT DOES THE NOODLE NAME "VERMICELLI" TRANSLATE TO IN ENGLISH?

A. Shoelaces

B. Yarn

C. Long fingers

D. Little worms

3. WHICH FOOD MEANS "LITTLE DONKEY" IN SPANISH?

A. Croquette

B. Burrito

C. Taco

D. Pupusa

4. WHAT IS THE MOST COMMONLY CONSUMED VEGETABLE IN THE US?

A. Onions

B. Potatoes

C. Cabbage

D. Carrots

ANSWER KEY

1 - (A) Stem

2 - (D) Little worms

3 - (B) Burrito

4 - (B) Potatoes

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1. WHICH FOOD ORIGINATED IN CANADA?

A. Blondies

B. Oreo Cookies

C. Smashburgers

D. Hawaiian Pizza

2. WHEN WAS THE FAMOUS COOKIE NAME "OREO" OFFICIALLY TRADEMARKED?

A. 1912

B. 1962

C. 1890

D. 1955

3. TRUE OR FALSE: BANANAS FLOAT IN WATER

A. True

B. False

4. WHAT IS BELIEVED TO BE THE FIRST FRUIT ON EARTH?

A. Cherries

B. Cranberries

C. Mangoes

D. Bananas

ANSWER KEY

1 - (D) Hawaiian Pizza

2 - (A) 1912

3 - (A) True

4 - (D) Bananas

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1. WHERE DOES GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE ACTUALLY COME FROM?

A. Finland

B. Germany

C. Dallas, Texas

D. Omaha, Nebraska

2. UNTIL WHAT YEAR WERE MCDONALD'S FRIES FRIED IN BEEF TALLOW?

A. 1990

B. 2006

C. 1982

D. 1970

3. WHAT WAS MCDONALD'S TRYING TO INVENT WHEN THEY CREATED THE MCNUGGET?

A. Onion nugget

B. Fish nugget

C. Cookie nugget

D. Cheeseburger nugget

4. WHERE DOES THE SPICE SAFFRON COME FROM?

A. Saffron leaf

B. Crocus flower

C. Fenugreek

D. Sumac root

ANSWER KEY

1 - (C) Dallas, Texas

2 - (A) 1990

3 - (A) Onion Nugget

4 - (B) Crocus flower