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I have been doing PinkPolkaDot's quizzes since close to the beginning and as most of you are aware, I have been reposting them on this blog from my original blog. Last Friday, Pink posted a new quiz and so I am doing it today. We have been away for the weekend at a family wedding … Continue reading Friday’s Food Quiz Number 69
I was not on line from Friday lunch time until this morning, and nearly missed Pink's Quiz! Here are my answers: 1. What is an Italian dumpling better known as? gnocchi 2. What is “strata” in culinary terms? a layered dish of bread and cheese, baked with an egg custard mixture, much like a quiche … Continue reading Friday’s Food Quiz Number 66
Once again, here is Pink's (nearly) weekly quiz, and my answers: 1. What is schmaltz? commercial schmaltz may be produced from rendered chicken or goose fat. Home made schmaltz is made holsum and vegetables. 2. What is the difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk? evaporated milk has had most of the water removed from … Continue reading Friday’s Food Quiz Number 63
PinkPolkaDot has posted her quiz - here are my answers: 1. What is the most widely fish eaten in the world? I would guess Tuna or white fish - hake in South Africa 2. What fruits were crossed to produce the nectarine? even though it is commonly thought that a nectarine is a cross cultivar … Continue reading Friday’s Food Quiz Number 44
PinkPolkaDot has posted the first quiz of the year - here are my answers: 1. What are goujons? They are pieces of chicken or fish which are cut into strips, breaded and then deep fried 2. What is Spirulina? blue green algae taken in tablet form as a diet supplement (when I was on this … Continue reading Friday’s Food Quiz Number 43
My answers to The Shaz Quiz: 1. Name 3 vegetables you really really dislike (hate is such a strong word): I will eat any vegetable but I cannot stand dry rice, soft beans and mushy anything! 2. The kitchen appliances/gadgets you wanted the most, and hardly use now you've got it: I use all my … Continue reading The Shaz Quiz
PinkPolkaDot has posted a new quiz on food24 - if you would like to do it, please let her know - please do not google the questions in order to get the answers! 1. What is the main spice in Goulash and from which country did it originate? Goulash is a rich meat stew of … Continue reading Friday’s Food Quiz Number 30
Over on food24 PinkPolkaDot posted a food quiz! If you would like to participate please let her know on her blog, please do not google the questions to get the answers! 1. What does the term “tempering” mean, when referring to chocolate? it is when you cool the chocolate down to a workable temperature 2. Why … Continue reading Friday’s Food Quiz Number 28