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Interesting Culinary Tidbits Trivia Quiz

Some fascinating tidbits about the world of food, spanning the 20th century.

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,209

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
3759

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. Margaret Rudkin built which modern bakery in her horse stables? Hint

Pepperidge Farms

Pace Foods

Ritz

Minute Maid

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Question 2 of 5

2. What cooking school did Frances Roth and Katherine Angell open in Hyde Park, New York? Hint

Cordon Bleu

Spago

Walnut Farm

Culinary Institute of America

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Question 3 of 5

3. U.S. Army K-rations have included: Graham biscuits, canned meat, sugar, coffee, and which of these? Hint

Canned spinach

Rum

Chocolate

Escargot

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Question 4 of 5

4. What did Smirnoff Vodka promise Americans of alleviating in 1948? Hint

Beriberi

Ennui

Whiskey breath

Mental fatigue

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Question 5 of 5

5. Who was the writer of 'Les Plaisirs de la Table' in the Paris newspaper "Le Monde"? Hint

Sartre

La Reyniere

Cubert

Julia Child

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Margaret Rudkin built which modern bakery in her horse stables?

Answer: Pepperidge Farms

Pepperidge Farms brands now include a number of staples, among them their famous cakes and cookies.

2. What cooking school did Frances Roth and Katherine Angell open in Hyde Park, New York?

Answer: Culinary Institute of America

Culinary Institute of America boasts a number of famous graduates, including Anthony Bourdain, Anne Burrell, Michael Chiarello and Cat Cora.

3. U.S. Army K-rations have included: Graham biscuits, canned meat, sugar, coffee, and which of these?

Answer: Chocolate

No one knows exactly what the 'K' in 'K-ration' stands for, but it could symbolize the last name of Professor Ancel Keyes, a food expert.

4. What did Smirnoff Vodka promise Americans of alleviating in 1948?

Answer: Whiskey breath

The Smirnoff company was founded in Moscow in the 1860s.

5. Who was the writer of 'Les Plaisirs de la Table' in the Paris newspaper "Le Monde"?

Answer: La Reyniere

Grimod de la Reyniere was a famous French gourmet of long ago (1758-1838)and in 1952 Courtine began to use his name as a pen name until 1993.

Thank you for playing this quiz and bon appetit!

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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