In the Name of Food Trivia Quiz

Answer: Bombay duck

Bombay duck, or bummalo, is a lizard fish which can be found in the Arabian Sea off the coast of India, the Bay of Bengal and also the South China Sea. The fish is normally dried on bamboo poles before being sold at market.

Answer: Turkish delight

Turkish Delight was invented in 1776 by Bekir Effendi from Istanbul. The confectionery is a popular gift when it is dusted in fine sugar and wrapped in delicate paper or silk handkerchiefs.

Answer: Buffalo wings

Buffalo wings originate from Buffalo in New York State. They are chicken wings deep fried and then covered in butter and a hot sauce which includes chilli pepper, vinegar and salt. Such is the popularity of these small morsels of food that there is a national Buffalo Wing Festival held each year which attracts up to half a million visitors.

Answer: Béarnaise sauce

It is believed the sauce was named after Béarn, a former province in the south west of France on the border with Spain. Very similar to Hollandaise sauce, Béarnaise includes butter, egg yolks, white wine vinegar and has the addition of shallot, chervil, peppercorn, and tarragon.

Answer: Berliner

Berliners, otherwise known as Pfannkuchen, Puffel, Ballen or Krapfen, are deep fried dough balls made with yeast and traditionally served on New Year's Eve. The choice of fillings can include chocolate, vanilla cream or raspberry jam.

Answer: Scotch bonnet

Scotch bonnet is an extremely hot chili pepper, similar to jalapeños and habaneros. The name is taken because of its resemblance to the Tam O'Shanter, a brimless Scottish hat made of wool with a pom-pom on top.

Answer: Newfoundland Screech

Newfoundland Screech is an alcoholic drink that comes with a rite of passage ceremony. To become a "screecher", you attend a ceremony where you sit in front of a host who will offer you a cod fish to kiss. Once you have kissed the fish, maybe once or twice, you will then be given a shot of the very strong rum which you drink after repeating the quote "Long may your big jib draw".

Answer: Dundee cake

Dundee Cake is a fruit cake which dates back to the nineteenth century and initially produced in Scotland before becoming popular nationwide. The ingredients give depth of taste and flavour by using mixed spices and black treacle as well as dried fruit including currants, raisins and sultanas. The top of the cake is decorated with almonds.

Answer: Boston cream pie

This dessert was created in 1856 by Armenian/French chef M. Sanzian when he worked at the Parker House Hotel in Boston. Although called a pie, it does not have a pastry base but is built more like a cake.

Answer: English muffin

English muffins are a traditional teatime snack cooked on a griddle or bakestone. They resemble crumpets, pikelets and Scottish pancakes, as these also use the same method of cooking. Once cooked, the muffins are kept warm in a tea towel before serving by smothering with butter and sometimes jam.