1. World Food Day is celebrated on 16 October to commemorate the establishment of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. Their theme for 2021 was ‘Safe Eating Now a Healthy Tomorrow’ and their motto is in Latin fiat panis, Interestingly, exactly 152 years ago, Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, was executed on October 16, 1793. He is believed to have called the ‘Quils Mangent de la Brioche’. ‘Pannis’ and ‘Brioche’ are types of which common global food item?
2. The original recipe for this item used pickled fish, egg whites, mushrooms, oysters, grapes, mussels, or walnuts and some spices. It was only in 1817 that the vegetable we associate most with was added. This was because it was considered poisonous. The Government of India runs a certified course on how to prepare it. What is this item?
3. Kuro Burger (‘kuro’ means black in Japanese) with a black bun and, more disturbingly, a slice of jet black cheese. In some places, black chutney also comes out on the paneer. What biological object (which is technically a self-defense mechanism) is used to turn these burgers to the dark side?
4. The earliest reference to this food item is used by the ancient Aztecs, but the modern version is by Dr. Popular for John Harvey Kellogg. He marketed it as a nutritious protein alternative for people who couldn’t chew food. It is estimated that each year Americans eat enough to coat the floor of the Grand Canyon. What is this item that is usually served with roti?
5. This very popular food item was first made by fishermen in Belgium, when faced with a shortage of fish in winter, they turned to frying potatoes. During World War I, American soldiers learned about it from French-speaking Belgian soldiers. In 2003, after a certain country opposed the US invasion of Iraq, the Republican president changed the dish’s name to include the word ‘Freedom’. Which dish is this?
6. Cardini was a cook in Tijuana Mexico who faced a dilemma at the end of July 4, 1924, when his restaurant ran out of supplies. All he had was lettuce, eggs, olive oil and croutons, and presented it. As in ‘by baff’. It became a huge hit and soon people started calling the invention by its name. What was his full name and what is the dish?
7. This popular two-word starter has often confused people: the body part of an animal mentioned in the first part of the name is not mentioned in the second. Legend has it that a bar in New York’s second largest city found a shipment of chicken parts they didn’t want. In order not to ruin it, the owner, Teresa Bellissimo, coated it with a sauce made from red pepper, butter, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and served it. The dish was named after the city and is now served around the world. What is the dish?
8. In a continental menu, one would find dishes described as ‘Florentine’, such as ‘Eggs Florentine’, ‘Salmon Florentine’ etc. Legend has it that the name refers to the Italian city of Florence, which Catherine de Medici was from, and was responsible for popularizing her favorite vegetable in France. The vegetable is almost all water, and became popular after a certain tattooed sailor ate it for strength. What is this?
9. The name of this spice in Tamil literally means the part of the plant from which it originated. People in Western countries are probably first introduced to it when they have a donut, as it is usually mixed with sugar. In Bible, Moses is commanded to use in the anointing oil; In playing with idioms The lover’s bed is fragrant with him and with myrrh; and in song of SolomonIt smells like the fragrance of Lebanon to the clothes. What is this spice?
10. Fugu is a dish made from a certain ingredient, which is highly toxic if prepared improperly. So the government controls who can cook the dish. The venom is concentrated in some organs but in other places – since it is present in small amounts – it adds to the deliciousness. Due to the pungent nature and the immense skill required for its preparation, it is also very expensive. From what source is fugu made?
answer
1. Bread (Fiat Panis – ‘Let There Be Bread’)
2. Ketchup
3. Squid Ink
4. Peanut Butter
5. French Fries
6. Caesar Salad
7. Buffalo Wings
8. Spinach
9. Cinnamon
10. Puffer Fish
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