Irene Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 One for the 'Foodies'... 1. What is the main ingredient in the Middle East dish “falafel” ? = Chickpeas (-pops-)2. What is a “Pepper Pot” in the West Indies ? = A spicy meat stew (-pops-) 3. What is the main ingredient in the Russian soup “Ukka” ? = Fish (-pops-) 4. Which French city is best known for it's Bouillabaisse? = Marseilles (ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐp) 5. What type of food can be Shish, Kalmi or Doner ? = Kebabs (-pops-) 6. What is the Mediterranean dish Calamari ? = Breaded deep fried squid (Belatucadrus) 7. What type of meat is used in the Italian dish “Osso Bucco” ? = Veal (bludgard) 8. What is the main ingredient in the Eastern European dish “Borscht” ? = Beetroot (ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐp) 9. Which country produces 70% of the World's olive oil ? = Greece (Gandalph) 10. If you ordered “Escargots” in a French restaurant what would you expect to be served ? = Snails (Gandalph) 11. What is the name of the clarified butter used in Indian cookery ? = Ghee (Boris) 12. What makes a dish “a la Florentine” ? = Spinach (-pops-) 13. What is the principal ingredient in the Lebanese dish “Baba ghanoush” ? = Aubergine (-pops-) 14. What is the Swedish dish of “gravad lax” ? = Cured raw salmon with dill (-pops-) 15. If you ordered “Pollo” in a Spanish restaurant, what meat would you be served ? = Chicken (ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐp) 16. What is the Indian dish “Aloo” made from ? = Potatoes (ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐp) 17. Stollen is a traditional fruit loaf eaten at Christmas, from what country did it originate ? = Germany (rong) 18. What is the name of the tomato based Spanish soup that is generally served cold ? = Gazpacho (ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐp) 19. In which country would you expect to be served “mezes” as starters or appetizers ? = Greece (-pops-) 20. What are the principle vegetable ingredients of “Vichyssoise” soup? = Leeks and Potatoes (ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 10. Snails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 10. Snails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 1. Chick peas although I have eaten it in Israel made with dried broad beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belatucadrus Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 6) Squid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rong Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 17 Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 1. Chick peas although I have eaten it in Israel made with dried broad beans. 6) Squid 17 Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 7. Veal bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 11. Gee .... it is called Ghee :) 12. prepared in the style of Florence ..... so in Magic Roundabout terms that would make Brian the Snail (if cooked that way by the famous Florence) into :- Brian l'escargot a la Florentine :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 4. Marseille 8. Beetroots 15. Chicken (not that I would order such a thing!) 16. Potatoes? 18. Gazpacho 20. Leek, potato (is that a vegetable?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 The respondent immediately above this is a professional restaurant critic!!!!! :) 2. Soup 3. Fish 5. Kebab 12. Spinach 13. Aubergine 19. Greece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 7. Veal bones. 11. Gee .... it is called Ghee :) 12. prepared in the style of Florence ..... so in Magic Roundabout terms that would make Brian the Snail (if cooked that way by the famous Florence) into :-Brian l'escargot a la Florentine :D :lol: 4. Marseille 8. Beetroots 15. Chicken (not that I would order such a thing!) 16. Potatoes? 18. Gazpacho 20. Leek, potato (is that a vegetable?) The respondent immediately above this is a professional restaurant critic!!!!! :) 2. Soup Very close, but not quite. 3. Fish 5. Kebab 12. Spinach 13. Aubergine 19. Greece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 2. Stew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 2. Stew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 9. Spain? 14. It's salmon preserved with sugar, salt and dill - very nice it is too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 9. Spain? 14. It's salmon preserved with sugar, salt and dill - very nice it is too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 7. What type of meat is used in the Italian dish “Osso Bucco” ? Little baby cows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 7. What type of meat is used in the Italian dish “Osso Bucco” ? Little baby cows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Just one remaining: 9. Which country produces 70% of the World's olive oil ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Spain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Spain. -pops- already suggested Spain. Think of a more easterly country in the Med. Lots of olive trees there... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Just one remaining: 9. Which country produces 70% of the World's olive oil ? (B)oliv(ia) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Just one remaining: 9. Which country produces 70% of the World's olive oil ? (B)oliv(ia) Noooooooo I think the answer could be described as an ancient civilisation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Greece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 The respondent immediately above this is a professional restaurant critic!!!!! :) You have a good memory, but that was many years ago. And while I wrote a series of restaurant reviews, it was never very "professional". B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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