If you would like to take part in the quiz, please go to Zirkie's blog, PinkPolkaDot and see what you need to do. Or, just read my answers to Food Quiz Number 71, which may or may not be correct 🙂 1. What does “to butterfly” means in culinary term?  I am going to try … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 71 For A Friday

Here is this week's Friday's Food Quiz Number 17 and my answers. The weekly quiz is set by my friend Zirkie who blogs over at PinkPolkaDot. 1. What is the difference between sorbet and ice-cream? sorbet is a smooth, sharp-tasting iced dessert which consists of sugar syrup and fruit juice. Liqueur can be added. Sorbets … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 17 For A Friday

I have been posting old food quizzes here from my other blog, which I am going to close down eventually as it takes a lot of time maintaining two blogs. This Food Quiz Number 70 is the most recent one, set by my friend Pink. If you would like to give it a try, click … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 70 For A Friday

Here are my answers to PinkPolkaDot's Friday’s Food Quiz Number 16. I have so much fun doing these. 1. What is chicory also known as? endive or radicchio 2. What is fricassée? a stewed dish of white meat, most commonly poultry  3. What is Joulupöytä and where is this eaten? it is a Yule table … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 16 For A Friday

Here are the answers to Friday’s Food Quiz Number 15 posted by my friend Zirkie. 1. What is the difference between pasta and pizza dough? pasta is made from 00 (very fine) flour and eggs. My recipe, tried and tested on numerous occasions is as follows: 100g 00 flour, 1 egg, pinch of salt. Blend … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 15 For A Friday

My friend Zirkie posts a weekly quiz which I love to do. My answers might not be correct but here they are for Friday’s Food Quiz Number 14. 1. What is “Au gratin”? A baked dish which is topped with breadcrumbs or cheese  2. What is a challah and give another name for it? Braided bread, … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 14 For A Friday

Here are my answers to Friday’s Food Quiz Number 13. The quiz is a weekly feature on PinkPolkaDot, a blog by my friend Zirkie. 1. Give another name for green almonds. Moretto is a guess! 2. What is “China Grass Powder”? our equivalent of gelatine? 3. What is Fleur de Sel? Flower of salt - … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 13 For A Friday

Here are my answers to this week's Friday’s Food Quiz Number 12. The quiz is a weekly event hosted by my friend Zirkie. 1. Which grain contains more protein than any other grain, is higher in unsaturated fats and lower in carbohydrates? Quinoa 2. Which dish is similar to Spanish paella, just more spicy? Jambalaya … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 12 For A Friday

I am sharing Friday's Food Quiz Number 11. I don't think all my answers are correct! The questions were set by Zirkie, who blogs over at PinkPolkaDot. 1. Which Food preservation method is the most natural and economical? Drying 2. Which oil has the highest smoking point? Ground Nut Oil 3. What are the main … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 11 For A Friday

This is a topsy turvy week, with 29 days in the month! So, we are all going to pretend this is the first Wednesday of the month (ie March) so that you all have a full month to get your challenge completed. The Rawlicious Challenge is open to people all over the world, but the … Continue reading Rawlicious Challenge

Here is Friday's Food Quiz Number 10 and my answers. The questions are set by PinkPolkaDot, my very dear friend. 1. What is tortellini? These are ring shaped pasta from the areas of Bologna and Modena and are usually stuffed with meat. The are served in a broth, or ragu (Bolognese sauce) or cream. I … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 10 For A Friday

PinkPolkaDot, AKA Zirkie, sets a food quiz every Friday. Here are my answers to Friday's Food Quiz Number 9. 1. Why does butter stay fresher for longer than milk? the solids in butter keep it fresher 2. Are refried beans fried twice? no, they are soaked first (stewed) and then fried 3. What is baking powder … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 9 For A Friday

Here is another OLD post of a quiz posted by PinkPolkaDot. And my answers to Friday’s Food Quiz Number 8. 1. What is the difference between mushrooms and truffles? a mushroom is a fungus that grows above ground where as a truffle grows below ground 2. What is a smorgasbord? a table of mixed foods to … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 8 For A Friday

These are my answers to Friday's Food Quiz number 21. The questions are set my my friend Zirkie. The Food Quiz Number 21 was set in January 2012. 1. What is a liqueur? an alcoholic syrup distilled from wine or brandy and flavoured with fruit, herbs or spices. (my favourite at the moment is Angels … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 21 For A Friday

I am in the process of moving my posts from my old blog to this one. This Friday's Food Quiz Number 7 is one of them. The questions were set by PinkPolkaDot. Here are my answers to Food Quiz Number 7. 1. What is a Rémoulade? similar to a tartar sauce 2. What is Daikon? Japanese … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 7 For A Friday

Cray fishing season is in full swing and I get three hours on a windless day to do whatever I want. I have started by putting some granola in the oven and as soon as I have done the Friday's Food Quiz Number 68 set by Pink I am going to start on my Fresh From The … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 68 For A Friday

Yes, it is Monday and no, you are not confused. It is just that I do not blog over the weekends or while on holiday and so the Friday's Food Quiz Number 67 is being done today - Monday. I am at home bed resting with flu - this is not the right time for … Continue reading Food Quiz Number 67 For A Friday