Weird Food Facts
True or False: Bananas are technically berries
True
What cooking technique involves submerging food in hot oil until it’s crispy and golden?
Deep Frying
What famous Australian spread is made from yeast?
Vegemite
Tacos are from which country?
Mexico
Which animated TV show features a family who frequently eats at the fictional “Krusty Burger”?
Simpsons
What’s the only food that never spoils?
Honey
What does it mean when a recipe says to “simmer”?
To cook something gently just below boiling point
What biscuit was sent to soldiers during the world war?
Anzac Biscuit
Where do crepes come from?
France
What candy is famously associated with the phrase “Taste the rainbow”?
Skittles
Which part of the plant is celery: root, stem, or leaf?
Stem
What is the term for gently combining ingredients together to keep air in a mixture?
Folding
What's an iconic Aussie food?
Vegemite, Tim Tams, meat pies, lamingtons, Anzac biscuits, pavlova, fairy bread, and sausage sizzles
What Italian dish is made by layering sheets of pasta with meat sauce, béchamel, and cheese?
Lasagna
What is the name of the famous burger in SpongeBob SquarePants
Krabby Patty
What common kitchen food can be used to polish silverware?
Tomato Sauce
Name one food that explodes in a microwave
whole eggs (especially boiled), potatoes, hot dogs, and certain fruits like grapes or tomatoes
What Australian dessert is made from whipped egg whites and sugar and often topped with fruit?
Pavlova
Which Indian flatbread is cooked in a tandoor oven and often served with curry?
Naan
Which singer’s song “Peaches” references a popular fruit often eaten fresh or used in desserts?
Justin Bieber
What was the first food ever eaten on the moon?
Bacon
What kitchen appliance has blades but isn’t a knife?
Blender/food processor
Which Australian nut is also called the “bush nut” and is native to Queensland?
Macadamia Nut
Which Spanish dish includes saffron-flavored rice cooked with seafood, chicken, and vegetables?
Paella
What food item did the character Forrest Gump famously talk about when saying, “Life is like a box of...” what?
Chocolates