Cooking Quiz Question of the Week

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Thursday, February 8, 2024		Name the nymph of food and drink in Greek Mythology. A.    Souvlaki. B.    Ambrosia. C.    Aphrobitey. Last week's answer: How much of a pumpkin is water? B. 90%. That's why they're so heavy!
Thursday, February 15, 2024		Can alcohol completely evaporate during cooking? A.    Indubitably. B.    Dream on. C.    Alcohol you later. Last week's answer: Name the nymph of food and drink in Greek Mythology. B. Ambrosia!
Thursday, February 22, 2024		Are the seeds the hottest part of the pepper? A.    Caliente! You bet. B.    No way José. C.    I cayenne answer this. Last week's answer: Can alcohol completely evaporate during cooking? B. Dream on. An estimated 4 to 75% usually remains.
Thursday, February 29, 2024		What popular Mexican dish is named after a boat? A. Chalupa. B.    Conchinita. C.    Chapulines. Last week's answer: Are the seeds the hottest part of the pepper? B. No way José. The hottest part of the pepper is the "pith" or the membrane that suspends the seeds. Removing BOTH will make your dish less spicy.
Thursday, March 7, 2024		What British dessert "spectacular" frequently includes sponge cake, jelly, fruit, and whipped cream? A. Banoffee Pie. B.    Parfait. C.    Trifle. Last week's answer: What popular Mexican dish is named after a boat? A. Chalupa!
Thursday, March 14, 2024		What are fried or boiled eggs with very runny yolks sometimes called? A. Dippy eggs B.    Drippy eggs C.    Soppy eggs Last week's answer: What British dessert includes sponge cake and whipped cream? C. Trifle!
Thursday, March 28, 2024		What is the right way to bake a ham? A. Cut side up uncovered B.    Cut side down and covered C.    With an apple in its mouth Last week's answer: What are eggs with runny yolks called? A. Dippy eggs!
Thursday, April 18, 2024		What cooking oil is lowest in saturated fat? A. Avocado B.    Flaxseed C.    Canola Last week's answer: The right way to bake a ham? B. Cut side down and covered!
Thursday, May 9, 2024		Which American cooking authority was known for pioneering the use of standard level measurement? A. Julia Child B.    Fannie Farmer C.    Justin Wilson Last week's answer: What oil is lowest in fat? C. Canola!
Thursday, June 6, 2024		Which one of these is not one of the French "mother sauces"? A. Tomat B. Béchamel C. Velouté D. Crémieux E. Espagnole Last week's answer: Which American cooking authority pioneered standard level measurement? B. Fannie Farmer!
Thursday, June 20, 2024		What is the best way to cook macaroni? A. Uncovered, add salt and oil to water, rinse B. Uncovered, add salt to water, don't rinse C. Uncovered, add oil to water, don't rinse D. Covered, add salt to water, rinse Last week's answer: Not one of the French "mother sauces"? D. Crémieux!
Thursday, August 1, 2024		The tomato is native to which country? A. Paraguay B. China C. Ecuador D. Italy Last week's answer: Best way to cook macaroni? B. Uncovered, add salt, don't rinse!
Thursday, August 22, 2024		A butter and herb-stuffed chicken filet, coated with egg and bread, is named after what town? A. Milan B. Kiev C. Córdoba D. Salzburg Last week's answer: Tomato native to where? C. Ecuador!
Thursday, September 5, 2024		Steak cooked to 130-135°F is what temperature? A. Medium Well B. Medium Rare C. Rare D. Mooing Last week's answer: Butter and herb-stuffed chicken filet named after what town? B. Kiev! (also known as a suprême de volaille à la Kiev)
Wednesday, October 2, 2024		What is the national fish of Portugal? A. Flounder B. Tuna C. Cod D. Sardine Last week's answer: 130-135°F steak is what temperature? B. Medium Rare!
Thursday, October 17, 2024		What temperature should you use to check the accuracy of your candy thermometer? A. 165°F B. 125°F C. 112°F D. 98.6°F Last week's answer: What is the national fish of Portugal? C. Cod!
Thursday, October 24, 2024		The first jack o'lanterns were carved from . . . A. turnips B. pumpkins C. melons D. cucumbers Last week's answer: What temperature is accurate for a candy thermometer? C. 112°F!
Thursday, November 21, 2024		How many pounds of turkey should you plan on per person? A. 3/4 pound to 1 pound B. 1 to 1 1/2 pounds C. 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 pounds Last week's answer: The first jack o'lanterns were carved from? A. turnips!
Thursday, December 19, 2024		How long can cooked food sit out without refrigeration? A. No longer than 2 hours! B. 2 hours, unless it's over 90 degrees, then only 1 hour! C. That would be: 2 hours. Last week's answer: How many pounds of turkey per person? B. 1 to 1 1/2 pounds!
Thursday, January 16, 2025		What's less expensive, buying individual pieces of chicken or cutting a whole chicken up yourself? A. Buying individual pieces B. Cutting it up yourself C. Having your mom buy it Last week's answer: How long can food safely sit out? All of the above: 2 hours unless over 90° then 1 hour!
Thursday, January 30, 2025		What do you call the person responsible for making sauces in a restaurant? A. Seymour de Sauce B. The Sauce-erer's Apprentice C. The Saucier D. Saucy McSauceface Last week's answer: Cheaper to buy pieces or cut whole chicken up yourself? B. Cut it yourself!
Thursday, February 27, 2025		The "Creole Trinity" is celery, onion and bell pepper. What fourth ingredient is sometimes referred to as "The Pope?" A. Thyme B. Garlic C. Cayenne D. Okra Last week's answer: Person responsible for sauces? B. The Saucier!
Thursday, March 13, 2025		Which cut of a corned beef brisket has the most fat? A. Point B. Plate C. Flat D. Chuck Last week's answer: Fourth ingredient of the Creole Trinity? B. Garlic!
Thursday, March 27, 2025		What is the primary ingredient in a Greek tzatziki? A. Avocado B. Dill C. Lemon D. Cucumber Last week's answer: Cut of corned beef with most fat? A. Point!
Thursday, April 10, 2025		Eggs Royale, a variety of Eggs Benedict, often replaces the Canadian bacon with: A. Artichoke & spinach B. Crab & asparagus C. Truffle & caviar D. Salmon & spinach Last week's answer: Ingredient in a Greek tzatziki? D. Cucumber!
Thursday, May 1, 2025		Which one of these is not one of the French "mother sauces"? A. Béchamel B. Tomat C. Velouté D. Chèvrefeuille E. Espagnole Last week's answer: Ingredients in Eggs Royale? D. Salmon & spinach!
Thursday, May 29, 2025		Most popular salad dressing in America? A. Ranch B. Thousand Island C. Classic Catalina D. Zesty Italian Last week's answer: Not a French Mother Sauce? D. Chèvrefeuille, which means honeysuckle, and is also a type of goat cheese!
Thursday, June 19, 2025		Most popular sandwich in America? A. Roast beef B. Grilled cheese C. Grilled chicken D. Ham Last week's answer: Most popular salad dressing? A. Ranch!
Thursday, June 26, 2025		What country produces the most broiler chicken meat? A. China B. Brazil C. Indonesia D. USA Last week's answer: Most popular sandwich? C. Grilled Cheese!
Thursday, July 31, 2025		Which of these cooking oils has the least calories? A. Olive B. Coconut C. Grapeseed D. Canola Last week's answer: Country producing most chicken meat? D. USA!
Thursday, August 21, 2025		Which of these crops is not in season after September's Harvest Moon? A. Cucumbers B. Cabbage C. Peas D. Blueberries Last week's answer: Cooking oil with least calories? B. Coconut!