Misc
What is my Favorite Holiday
Christmas
Almonds are considered Seeds, not nuts
True
What fast food restaurant boasts that you can “Have it your way”?
Burger King
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
Which came first flour or corn tortilla?
Corn
Name one of the Big 8 food allergies
Fish Wheat
Shellfish Soy
Egg Peanuts
Milk Tree Nuts
An average ear of corn has odd number of rows
False, Average is 16 rows of kernels
What fast food restaurant aired ads featuring a man who lost 245 pounds eating only their products?
Subway
What element, whose symbol is Ca, is needed to keep bones healthy and strong?
Calcium
Popular egg custard dessert
Flan
What is the term for gradually heating up eggs with warm liquid?
Tempering
Chocolate was once used as currency
True,
The Aztecs, who flourished between 1300-1521, traded for cocoa beans, which they couldn't grow. They also demanded cocoa as tribute or tax from conquered territories.
How many herbs and spices make up the secret blend used on Colonel Harland Sanders’ fried chicken recipe?
What red food is actually a fruit and not a veggie?
Tomato
Another name for the avocado is:
a. Pebble fruit
b. Alligator pear
c. Stone fruit
Alligator Pear
When breaking down a whole chicken how many pieces should you end up with?
8; 2 breast halves, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, and 2 wings
Carrots are only orange in color
False,
Most carrots are orange because they have high strains of beta-carotene. There can be red, white, yellow and purple carrots as well.
Which of the following is the most common pizza topping?
What healthy fat containing food is used as the base of guacamole?
Avocado
What is the dish of soaked corn husks steams with masa filling?
Tamales
What beans does chocolate come from?
Cacao beans
Twinkies were originally stuffed with banana cream
True,
During World War II, bananas were rationed and hence the manufactures were forced to switch to vanilla cream.
Which restaurant is famous for its “Grand Slam” meal?
Denny's
Deer meat is also known as
Venison
What is the unusual ingredient in the sauce of mole poblano?
Chocolate