Fun Food Facts | Flavors | Fruits and Vegetables | Desserts | Methods |
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How many is in a baker's dozen
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Umami, sweet, sour, bitter, salt
Name the five key flavors found in food
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false
Figs are vegan - True or false
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When moisture is added to baking powder, the acid and base react and produce carbon dioxide gas. As the gas is released, it becomes trapped in the batter, which causes it to inflate and expand.
What is baking soda and what is its purpose
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Mincing is a smaller dice
What is the difference between a mince and a chop
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True
You are more likely to be hungry if you're cold - True or False
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True
Because of genetics, cilantro tastes like soap to some people - true or false
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false
Scientifically, eggplants are classified as vegetables - true or false
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Baking soda contains baking powder, and is more potent and effective than baking powder. You CAN substitute baking powder for baking soda, but you should use more than the recipe calls for
What is the difference between baking soda and baking powder
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Sautéing, stir-frying, searing, stewing, braising, steaming, baking, roasting, broiling, grilling
Name five essential cooking methods
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Green
When Coca Cola was first produced it was this color
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True
Food descriptions can affect flavor - true or false
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Mushrooms
What vegetable has its own immune system
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Eclair, cream puff, paris-brest, macaron, croissant, créme brûlée, madeleine, crepes, chocolate mousse, souffle, meringue
Name five french desserts
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Pan frying is when something is submerged in about half an inch of oil. Deep frying is completely submerging into hot fat
What is the difference between pan frying and deep frying
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October
Since 1987, what month has been officially designated National Pizza Month in the United States
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10-14 days
How long do taste buds live for
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600 to 1,400
About how many seeds are in a pomegranate
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Sugar, water and corn syrup
What is fondant made of
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Roux is a mixture of flour and fat. It is used to thicken sauces
What is a roux and what is it used for
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China
Frankfurter sausages were first created in this country
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Brain
What part of your body do you taste with
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potatoes
What was the first vegetable to be grown in space
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Caramel is sugar heated to a high temperature, usually with some fat added (butter or cream), then cooled to reach a thick, saucy consistency
What is caramel
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Poaching is merely simmering food in liquid until it is cooked through.
What is poaching
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