Pasta
Age of Exploration in the 1500s
What is spice?
Strongly scented part of the plant
What are herbs?
Leaves, stems and flowers of a plant
What 3 nutrients do most fruit contain?
Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Folic Acid
What does the root of the word vegetable mean?
growing or flourishing
What are the ingredients in pasta?
What is one of the oldest spice?
Cinnamon
Name a herb
Parsley. Dill, Oregano, Rosemary, and Thyme
Name a spring fruit?
Apricots, lemons, kiwi, cherries, strawberries, rhubarb, and pineapple
Where are roots and tubers found on a plant?
Underground
How many pounds of pasta do italians eat than Americans per year?
60 pounds
What spice is 10x more sweeter than trophy?
Star Anise
Best know herb in the world?
Parsley
What type of fruit is covered by a hard, think rind with soft flesh inside?
Melons
Give an example of tubers.
potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams
Dried and fresh
What spice has a maple syrup flavor?
Fenugreek
Dill
What government organization grades fruits based on quality?
USDA
Name a vegtable cut.
Brunoise, Botonnet, Macedoine, Julienne, Paramentier, Mirepoix
Describe the 2 categories of pasta are different.
Dried: has longer shelf life, longer cook time and is more firm.
Fresh: has shorter life, cooks less time and is more tender.
What is the most expensive spice in the world?
Saffron
What herb is used in most meats and vegetables?
Thyme
List 2 examples of botanical berries.
kiwi, bannana, goosebery, grapes, and passion fruit
What is Sauteing?
High heat skillet with small amount of fat such as oil.