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1 In the UK, they are butter beans; what are they called in the USA?
A Lima beans. They are the same species (Phaseolus lunatus); the name difference is a matter of geography.
2 What is the main ingredient of a faggot?
A Pork offal, typically a mix of pig’s liver and heart, combined with fatty meat like pork belly or bacon.
3 What ingredient turns Welsh Rarebit into a Buck Rarebit or Golden Buck?
A An egg, either poached or lightly fried.
4 Which is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside?
A The strawberry. The small, yellow specks on the surface of the fruit are not just seeds; they are actually tiny, individual fruits called achenes, and each one contains a single seed inside.
5 What is the literal translation of the Portuguese phrase “Vinho de Mesa”?
A Table wine. “Vinho” translates to “wine” and “de Mesa” translates to “of the table”.
6 From which country does the dish stroganoff come?
A Russia. Named after the Stroganov family, who were prominent aristocrats.
7 Which fruit has the scientific name Prunus Domestica?
A The plum, specifically the European plum. People also call this popular and diverse fruit the common plum.
8 Which dish is said to have been created by the chef for Emperor Napoleon to celebrate a victory in battle?
A Chicken Marengo (Poulet Marengo). According to popular myth, Napoleon’s chef created the dish following the general’s victory over the Austrian army at the Battle of Marengo on June 14, 1800.
9 With which grape variety is the French white wine Chablis made exclusively?
A Chardonnay. Hailing from the northernmost part of Burgundy, Chablis offers a crisp, dry, and mineral-driven profile that distinguishes it from other Chardonnay styles.
10 What item of food inspired the idea for the computer game Pac-Man?
A Pizza (with a slice missing)