The two main toppings on a Margherita Pizza are Ham and Pineapple?
True False
False: Cheese and tomato A traditional Margherita pizza is topped with tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil - designed to mirror the red, white and green of the Italian flag. Ham and pineapple is the infamous combination on a Hawaiian pizza.
Gin originates from Holland?
True False
True: Gin originates from Holland. Gin evolved from a Dutch spirit called 'genever' (or jenever), which had been distilled in the Netherlands since at least the 16th century. British soldiers fighting in the Low Countries brought it home, where it was shortened to 'gin'.
Maris Piper is a popular British variety of potato?
True False
True: Maris Piper is one of the most popular potato varieties grown in the UK. Bred in the 1960s, Maris Piper is prized as an all-rounder - particularly good for chips and roast potatoes thanks to its fluffy texture. It's the most widely-grown potato in Britain.
a gourmet can be defined as a connoisseur of good wine?
True False
False: A gourmet is a connoisseur of good food, not wine. A gourmet is someone with refined knowledge of food and fine dining. The correct term for a wine connoisseur is 'oenophile' (or sometimes 'sommelier' in a professional context).
Cashew, pecan and pistachio are all types of nuts?
True False
True: Cashews, pecans and pistachios are all commonly referred to as nuts. All three are widely classed as nuts in culinary terms. In strict botanical terms they are actually drupe seeds rather than true nuts, but for all cooking and eating purposes they are treated as such.
Liquorice is a main ingredient of Pontefract Cakes?
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True: Pontefract Cakes are made primarily from liquorice. Named after the West Yorkshire town of Pontefract, these small round sweets have been made since the 17th century, when liquorice was grown locally in quantity. Each cake is traditionally stamped with the image of Pontefract Castle.
Orange contains more vitamin C than kiwifruit?
True False
False: Kiwifruit contains more vitamin C than orange, gram for gram. A 100g serving of kiwifruit contains roughly 90mg of vitamin C, compared with about 53mg in the same amount of orange. Surprisingly, strawberries and red peppers also contain more vitamin C than oranges.
Tapas are small Spanish dishes or appetizers usually served with drinks?
True False
True: Tapas are small Spanish dishes traditionally served alongside drinks. The word 'tapa' means 'lid' or 'cover' in Spanish, said to come from the practice of covering a drink with a small plate of food to keep flies out - which naturally evolved into a social snack culture.
A pretzel is a crisp salt-flavoured biscuit in the form of a stick or a knot?
True False
True: A pretzel is a crisp, salt-flavoured baked snack typically made in a stick or knot shape. Pretzels originated in Europe - most likely in the monasteries of Germany or northern Italy - and the distinctive knotted shape is said to represent arms folded in prayer. Soft pretzels are also very popular, especially in the United States.
Savoy, Green and White are all types of broccoli?
True False
False: Cabbage Savoy, green and white are all varieties of cabbage, not broccoli. Savoy cabbage has distinctive crinkled leaves, while red, Chinese and spring greens are other well-known cabbage types.
Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz are all types of wine?
True False
True: All three are well-known grape and wine varieties. Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc are white wines, while Shiraz (also known as Syrah) is a bold red wine particularly associated with Australia's Barossa Valley and France's Rhone Valley.
Beetroot has one of the highest sugar contents of any vegetable?
True False
True: Beetroot Beetroot contains around 7 to 8 grams of sugar per 100 grams, putting it among the sweetest vegetables. Its close cousin the sugar beet is grown commercially to produce around 30% of the world's sugar supply.
Rump, Sirloin and Rib Eye are all varieties of lamb?
True False
False: Rump, Sirloin and Rib Eye are all cuts of beef, not lamb. These are all classic cuts of beef, taken from different parts of the cow. Common lamb cuts include leg, shoulder, rack, loin chops and shank.
Turmeric is yellow?
True False
True: Yellow Turmeric takes its rich yellow-orange colour from a compound called curcumin, which is also widely studied for its potential anti-inflammatory properties. It is a key ingredient in many curries.
Garlic grows inside a bulb which contains cloves?
True False
True: Garlic grows as a bulb made up of individual cloves. A typical garlic bulb contains between 10 and 20 cloves, each wrapped in a papery skin. Garlic belongs to the same family as onions, leeks, shallots and chives.
Mojito is typically made from white rum, sugar, lemon, water and mint?
True False
False: It is typically made from lime not lemon A traditional Cuban mojito combines white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water and fresh mint leaves, served over ice. Lemon juice would give it a noticeably different, more tart flavour.
Tiramisu is a popular French, coffee-flavoured dessert?
True False
False: Tiramisu is Italian Tiramisu originated in Italy, most likely in the Veneto region in the 1960s or 70s. Its name translates roughly as 'pick me up' - a nod to the caffeine and sugar hit from its espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone layers.
Sage, Thyme and Rosemary are all types of herbs?
True False
True: Herbs All three are classic Mediterranean herbs widely used in cooking. Along with parsley, they are famously name-checked in the traditional English folk song 'Scarborough Fair'.
There are more calories in beer than wine?
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True: A typical pint of beer contains more calories than a standard glass of wine. A pint (568ml) of average-strength lager contains roughly 200 calories, compared with about 160-180 calories in a standard 175ml glass of wine. Per millilitre, however, wine is actually more calorie-dense due to its higher alcohol content.
Gala is a type of melon and apple?
True False
True: Melon and Apple Gala is one of the UK's most popular apple varieties, known for its sweet, mild flavour and red-and-yellow skin. The name is also associated with melon varieties (closely related to the popular Galia melon).
