Cheeses
Which cheese is native to Italy and widely used on pizza?
Mozzarella
What country is known for producing the cured salami Genoa?
Italy
What kind of fruit is a Bartlett?
Pear
What is bread used for in Christianity?
Communion / the body of Christ
Iceberg is a type of…?
Lettuce
What causes the blue ribbons in Blue Cheese?
Penicillium mold (bacteria) is responsible for the blue veins in blue cheese.
What animal does pancetta come from?
Pig
What type of fruit is a Pink Lady?
Apple
What type of bread requires a starter?
Sourdough
What flat bread is often served with Indian dishes, like butter chicken?
Naan
What is the primary milk source for Parmesan cheese?
Cow
What slow-cured ham, salted, and aged for several months is usually sliced very thin and is often used to wrap other foods like asaparagus?
Prosciutto
Which vitamin group includes provitamins found in vegetables and is essential for human health?
Antioxidant vitamins
What crusty biscuit is used for sustenance in the absence of perishable foods, often used by the military?
Hardtack
What is the name of the dense bread roll cooked in the shape of a ring which originated in the Jewish communities of Poland?
Bagels
Which cheese is traditionally used in fondue for its smooth melting properties?
Gruyère
What smoked meat similar to corned beef, is usually made from beef brisket?
Pastrami
A pineapple is not a fruit but a…?
Berry
Yes, pineapple is considered a type of berry. It is classified as a multiple fruit, which means it develops from the fusion of multiple flowers into a single fruit. The individual "scales" on the surface of a pineapple are actually individual flowers that have fused together.
Which Italian bread literally translates from the Italian language as the word "slipper"?
Ciabatta
Which country is the largest producer of vegetables globally?
China
What term describes a specialist seller of cheese?
Cheesemonger
What are the two methods of curing meat?
Wet and dry
Where were oranges first found?
Southern China, Northeast India, and Myanmar
Which grain is the main ingredient in pumpernickel?
Rye
What is The Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake?
A traditional English cheese wheel race held annually