History
In 1924, An Italian chef in Mexico was overwhelmed by orders and a lack of sufficient ingredients causing the creation of this salad.
What is a Caesar Salad?
Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Cucumbers, and Avocados are botanically recognized as this.
What are Fruits?
This country made the most common way to cut an onion.
Who are The French?
One of the most commonly seen materials in commercial kitchens; From sinks to knives and stoves.
What is Stainless Steel?
The chemical compound that is the cause for spiciness in peppers such as ghost and serrano.
What is Capsaicin?
In 1904 at the World's Fair, A vendor ran out of paper cups for his ice cream and was offered a solution by his neighboring stand.
What are Waffle Cones?
This common flavor in baked goods is related to orchids and is highly valued.
What is Vanilla?
Food heated with time and temperature in order to effectively sterilize it and remove any bacteria.
What is pasteurization?
This type of pan is super-heated with a thin layer of oil that polymerizes to create a non-stick coating that over time makes the pan look black.
What is Cast Iron?
It is often described as having a meaty taste and is a recently recognized flavor.
What is Umami?
In 1853, Cornelius Vanderbilt's complaints to the chef of a restaurant about his fried potatoes created this common snack food.
What is a Potato Chip?
This tree nut is often associated with smelling like cyanide.
What are Almonds?
Making coordinated and precise cuts and slashes on food; Commonly on Bread.
What is Scoring?
This piece of equipment is often regarded as one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment in kitchens. Often recommended use with a glove and guard.
What is a Mandolin?
It is the most common flavoring for breakfast cereal and used in milkshakes. It comes from par-sprouted barley.
What is Barley/Malt?
In 1895, 2 brothers named John and Will; Founders of a now famous cereal company would create one of the most recognized breakfast cereals. (Bonus for naming the company)
What are Cornflakes? (Kellogg)
This food when exposed to high amounts of acid is known to turn blue and green.
What is Garlic?
A technique used for pouring off liquid thats also commonly associated with wine.
What is Decanting?
High end knives are often sharpened with this type of stone. That vary in many shapes and sizes and grit.
What are Whet Stones?
Black licorice is often described as tasting like these 3 plants and spice.
What is Fennel, Anise, Tarragon, and Thyme?
In 1838, Two British pharmacists were hired to create a new sauce that at first tasted absolutely terrible and were left in casks; forgetten for years until they came back years later and opened them to find that their mixture had fermented into a delicious sauce. (Bonus for naming the company as well)
What is Worcestershire Sauce? (Lea & Perrins)
Okra, Zucchini, Aloe, Chia seeds, and File powder have this mucus-like substance thats used as a thickener in Gumbo.
What is Mucilage?
The process that creates foods such as Tabasco sauce, Kimchi, Sauerkraut, and Yogurt.
What is Lacto-Fermentation?
This type of Pasta Extruder is highly favored for the micro-ridges it creates on the surface of pasta that supposedly hold sauce better.
What is Bronze die?
It is the root bark of a tree that used to be the original flavoring in root beer until its use was outlawed in the 60's due to a possibly carcinogenic chemical. (Bonus if you name the chemical)
What is Sassafras? (Saffrole)