Around the World
Crepes originated in what country?
France
The thin pancake-style food known as a crêpe has its origins in ancient France, specifically the region of Brittany. Today, it is one of the country's most famous foods, and can be prepared in sweet or savory manners to be eaten at any meal.
What is the most popular breakfast drink in the world?
A. Tea
B. Smoothies
C. Orange Juice
D. Coffee
D. Coffee
The most popular breakfast beverage globally, and especially in North America, is coffee, prized for its caffeine boost, though tea, various fruit juices (like orange juice), and smoothies are strong contenders, offering different energizing or refreshing options for various tastes and cultures.
Where do Croissants originate from?
Austria!
Croissants are Austrian, not French, originally called kipfel, created to celebrate victory over Turks. French bakers perfected the flaky, buttery version using lamination, making it a French staple with strict laws for "true" ones, featuring over 50 layers of butter and dough.
What cereal was known as the "breakfast of champions"?
A. Cheerios
B. Wheaties
C. Granola
D. Cornflakes
B. Wheaties
The slogan was introduced in the 1930's after creator James Ford Bell leaned heavily on advertising and endorsements from top athletes.
What 19th century New England breakfast was known as "sop"?
A. Bread soaked in liquid
B. Potatoes in broth
C. Meat and gravy
D. Marinated vegetables
A. Bread soaked in liquid
A popular New England breakfast dish in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, milk toast may date as far back as the Middle Ages when bread soaked in liquid was known as “sop.”
Originating from our French counterparts and essentially an egg pie, how do you correctly spell the name of this breakfast dish?
A. Keash
B. Quiche
C. Keysh
D. Queesh
B. Quiche
What percentage of teens regularly skips breakfast?
A. 5%
B. 25-45%
C. 50-75%
D. 90%
C. 50-75%
More than half of male adolescents regularly skip breakfast, estimates the American Dietetic Association. And adolescent girls have an even worse record, with more than two-thirds routinely missing the meal.
Who is typically credited with introducing doughnuts to the world?
A. Americans
B. The Dutch
C. The French
D. Italians
B. The Dutch
While no one can be 100 percent sure, most historians agree that the first doughnut recipe dates back to the mid-19th century and should be credited to the Dutch, who fried sweet balls of dough in pork fat, known as olykoeks (oily cakes).
What was the first ready-to-eat cold breakfast cereal made in 1863?
A. Granola
B. Cheerios
C. Shredded Wheat
D. Grape-Nuts
A. Granola
When did the School Breakfast Program become a permanent program in schools across America?
A. 1931
B. 1966
C. 1975
D. 1982
C. 1975
The School Breakfast Program began as an experimental program in 1966 and became permanent in public schools and non-profit childcare institutions in 1975. In 2007, more than 10 million kids participated in the program, according to the USDA, up from 1.8 million participants in 1975.
Which country is renowned for creating some of the world's most exceptional waffles, which are named for the country?
Belgium
What is the most popular breakfast food among adults?
Cold Cereal
According to an ABC News poll, cold cereal is the number one breakfast food among those Americans who actually eat breakfast. To be sure your breakfast cereal is good for you, not just a sugar delivery system, look for whole grains on the ingredients list, preferably as the first ingredient, and no less than 3 grams of fiber per serving.
Which city serves up the powdered-sugary treat known as beignet?
A. New Orleans
B. Denver
C. Atlanta
D. Philadelphia
A. New Orleans
Originating from its French roots, New Orleans' beignets are a delectable dish of fried dough with powdered sugar piled over top. Commonly served as breakfast in the city, be sure to eat them fresh off the block, as they're best served piping hot!
True or False: All oatmeal is nutritionally the same.
False!
Steel-cut oats are a great source of whole grains, and have shown to be beneficial in preventing heart disease, while also reducing cholesterol levels and the risk of hypertension. Instant oatmeal is also a whole grain but it's been processed, making it less healthy than the steel-cut variety, but it's still a good breakfast option.
Popular in luxury hotels in the early 1900s, what fish was served for breakfast?
A. Salmon
B. Tilapia
C. Trout
D. Codfish
D. Codfish
Whether breaded and fried as cakes or balls or served with cream on toast, codfish was once considered a popular breakfast food in American homes and luxury hotels alike. On its 1914 breakfast menu, New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel offered codfish in cream for 50 cents, while Fannie Farmer’s 1916 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book included recipes for creamed salt codfish, fish balls, and salted codfish hash.
In a traditional English breakfast, one might find a dish known as black pudding. What is another name for this item?
A. Bubble and Squeak
B. Blood Pudding
C. Toad in the hole
D. Scotch egg
D. Blood pudding
Black pudding, also known as blood pudding, is a traditional British and Irish dish. This unique sausage is made using pork or beef blood, suet, and oatmeal. It's a staple in a full English breakfast and has a rich, savory flavor that's unlike any other sausage you've likely tried. Fun fact: it's even been hailed as a 'superfood' by some!
How many American adults eat a daily breakfast?
A. 23%
B. 54%
C. 62%
D. 100%
B. 54%
An estimated 54 percent of adults younger than age 55 eat breakfast every day. The older we are, the more likely we are to eat breakfast, finds a poll conducted by ABC News: While only 54 percent of adults under the age of 55 eat breakfast, 83 percent of seniors do.
Which of these donuts is twisted before frying?
A. Old Fashioned
B. Cruller
C. Beignet
D. Cake Donut
B. Cruller
James Kellogg launched what cereal in 1895?
A. Captain Crunch
B. Cheerios
C. Oatmeal
D. Cornflakes
D. Cornflakes
It quickly became a staple for patients at the Western Health Reform Institute in Michigan who were on a strict vegetarian diet.
In what era was French Toast invented?
A. Middle Ages
B. 1300s
C. 1600s
D. 1900s
A. Middle Ages
Believe it or not: French toast actually existed before France itself! The first reference to this dish is in a Roman cookbook dated from 5th century AD, where it describes the process of dipping bread in a milk mixture, then frying it in oil and enjoying it as a warm sweet dish.
Yogurt is loaded with beneficial probiotics. What country first realized its potential?
A. England
B. Nigeria
C. Brazil
D. Turkey
D. Turkey
Yogurt is thought to have existed in Turkey dating back to the 6th Century BCE. In fact, the term "yogurt" comes from the Turkish word "yogurmak", which means "to thicken".
Which one of these is frequently a best selling drink at Starbucks?
A. Black Coffee
B. Caramel Macchiato
C. Mocha
D. Flat White
B. Caramel Macchiato
Starbucks' best-selling coffees vary but consistently feature classics like the Caramel Macchiato, Vanilla Latte, and seasonal favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte, alongside popular cold options such as the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew, Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, and various Frappuccinos.
Looking for a pastry that's half doughnut, half croissant? Then this city is where it's at.
A. Portland
B. New York City
C. Cheyenne
D. Denver
B. New York City
A fairly new invention, the cronut has taken New York City by storm. Invented by pastry chef Dominique Ansel, the half croissant-half donut hybrid combines custard and flaky insides and fried, sugary outsides, giving a sweet tooth the best of both worlds. But don't think you can do it yourself – they reportedly take three days to make!
What cereal changed their recipe in 2015 after the inventors daughter-in-law became gluten free?
A. Frosted Flakes
B. Bran
C. Honey Nut Cheerios
D. Special K
C. Honey Nut Cheerios
In what war did meat hash become popular?
A. Cold War
B. World War 1
C. World War 2
D. Revolutionary War
C. World War 2
Breakfast hash has been around for centuries and is still enjoyed today, but it was particularly popular during World War II, when meat rationing required home cooks to get creative.