Would You Like an Oatcake? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Pancake

It is a kind of pancake made from oatmeal, flour, baking powder, shortening and water. It is usually cooked on a griddle or 'baxton'.

Answer: Staffordshire

Oatcakes are a local specialty in North Staffordshire. They have often been called 'Staffordshire oatcakes' or 'potteries oatcakes' by non-locals because they are made in the area. It was once common for the oatcakes to be directly sold through the window of a house to customers in the street.

There are very few of these old-time businesses left, but there are many small commercial businesses that sell their own products. There are also large commercial enterprises that sell oatcakes to supermarkets and even on-line.

Answer: Scotland

These flat cakes, made mainly from oats, have for centuries been considered the Scottish national bread. They are quick and easy to make. While they were previously a staple part of the diet, they are now used in a similar way to a French baguette or as an accompaniment to pâté, cheese and wine.

Answer: Football

"The Oatcake" is devoted to providing information on the English Association Football team, Stoke City Football Club. It is well known for its politically incorrect cartoons on both Stoke-on-Trent and football in general. It contains satirical articles on football as well as letters, match reports and information about away games.

It is, of course, named after the local delicacy, the oatcake.

Answer: Oahu

Starbucks on Oahu serves Starbucks Low Fat Oatcakes made by the Honolulu Baking Company. This food has managed to achieve cult status despite the fact that it is as dense as concrete. It contains dried fruit and makes a cheap breakfast or lunch with a cup of coffee--Starbucks, of course.

Answer: 46 calories

As this is a very small serve, I am not sure that the calorie count is impressive, but the amount of fat in it is only 3% and sodium is only 4%. Oats can, however, play an important part in a healthy diet. They have a low GI, and help to lower cholesterol and keep you regular.

Answer: The Flying Scotsman

The Flying Scotsman has been an express passenger service between London and Edinburgh since 1862. It is operated by East Coast. The oatcakes made at the castle have sugar added and do not have the same taste or texture as the classic Staffordshire ones.

Answer: Stoke Slice

North Staffordshire is rich in local word usage. Local products often have affectionate nicknames.

Answer: Arthur Berry

Arthur Berry is a true icon of North Staffordshire. He used his many talents not just for his own creative work, but to teach others. His love for his home county shines through all of his paintings, drawings and writings. An example of his humour is his "Ode to the Oatcake".

Excerpt:

"Let us pay homage to the Oatcake
Or Oatcake or woodcake as the old men called them
The oatcake is not a cake at all really
Not like the fairy cake or the Eccles cake
Not a cake in that way
More of a Potteries Papadum
A sort of Tunstall Tortilla
A Clay Suzette"

Answer: Guns 'n' Oatcakes

Guns 'n' Oatcakes are not just a tribute band for Guns N' Roses. They cover other artists such as Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Brian Adams, U2, Thin Lizzy and Gary Moore. They pride themselves on their sense of humour and aim to provide a good night's entertainment for their fans.