Spices and Herbs
The top spice producing country, India produces approximately this portion of the worlds spices each year
What is 70%
In the United States the majority of foods people deem as their comfort foods have these three qualities in common
What are smooth: 1. Smooth and creamy 2. Carb intensive 3. Fondly remembered from childhood
According to some studies, 1.5 billion people around the world eat with a fork, knife, and spoon compared to this number of people who eat with chopsticks
To moisten food for added flavor and to prevent drying out while cooking.
What is baste?
This song by pop sensation Harry Styles features the lyric "kiss in the kitchen like its a dance floor"
What is "Sunflower Vol. 6"
Though this spice is really a dried and crushed berry from parts of Latin America, many believe it to simply be a combination of many spices because of its name
What is allspice?
The first publication of the phrase comfort food was by the Palm Beach Post in this year
What is 1966?
Originally made from bundles of twigs, the version of this kitchen tool we know and use today was invented in 1841
What is a whisk?
To loosen brown bits from a pan by adding a liquid, then heating while stirring and scraping the pan.
What is deglaze?
Sung in the kitchen, this number brings Troy and the Wild Cats together during their new summer jobs
What is "Work this out"
Ancient Greek scholars wore garlands of this herb, braided it into their hair, and dabbed its oil on their heads in hopes of improving mental capabilities while studying
What is rosemary?
When surveyed, Americans across age, gender, race, class, and location groups selected this as their favorite comfort food
What is pizza?
Based on radar technology developed during World War II, this kitchen essential, first named "Radarange," hit the shelves in 1946
What is a microwave
To combine light ingredients such as whipped cream or beaten egg whites with a heavier mixture, using a gentle over-and-under motion, usually with a rubber spatula.
What is fold?
This famous chef raised the kitchen counters to better suit her 6'2" build
Who is Julia Child
In addition to serving as a beautiful table arrangement, bouquets of hibiscus, catnip, basil, lemongrass, peppermint, and lavender have this helpful quality
What is repelling insects?
This historic American is credited with bringing French fries to the United States
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The average "good" one of these costs between $50 and $100, but many elite versions are available for around $5,000
What are knives
To partially cook by boiling. Usually done to prepare food for final cooking by another method.
What is parboil?
The first televised cooking show, "Cookery" was broadcasted by BBC in this year
What is 1946?
When analyzing the three most central herbs and/or spices of cuisines around the world, this spice and this herb were the most frequently utilized in cooking.
What is cumin and cilantro
Surprisingly, residents of this state eat more ice cream per capita than any other state
What is Alaska?
This iconic kitchen gadget recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 1919
To distribute a solid fat in flour using a cutting motion, with 2 knives used scissors-fashion or a pastry blender, until divided evenly into tiny pieces. Usually refers to making pastry.
What is cut in?
Once a booming industry, Hells Kitchen is home to the very last four of these in New York City
What are horse carriage stables?