So it is more food and less drink this week. Now that I've typed them I'm very hungry. So I have to run to Chick-Fil-A now. Good luck!
It is once again Trivia Thursday. I will post a new set of trivia questions every Thursday. The rules are simple. Please put your answers in the comments section of the post and I will reveal the answers tomorrow or next week or whenever I feel like it. No Cheating! I trust that all of you will all use the honor system? That means you will not use Google, (or any other internet searches) or mooch off other peoples answers. Cheating is BAD. If your employer has somehow made it impossible for you to post comments (bastards), you may also email me your answers to me at MCnMarty@hotmail.com.
1. This well-known dish of beef, pate, mushrooms, truffles and a Madeira sauce encased in a pastry crust was named for a famous general. Which dish is it?
a. Washington Pie
b. Bonaparte's Ribs
c. Beef Stroganoff
d. Beef Wellington
2. An American president came in for some criticism after he declared a great fondness for French soups. In what can only be deemed a bold PR move, the White House issued its recipe for this soup, claiming it to be the President's absolute favorite of all soups! Which soup and which President?
a. Clam Chowder - JFK
b. Hamburger Soup - Ronald Reagan
c. Corn Chowder - FDR
d. Chicken Noodle Soup - Bill Clinton
3. Which of these things would you find on a Memphis-style pulled pork BBQ sandwich?
a. Cole slaw
b. A fried egg
c. French fries
d. Potato chips
4. Rice, Malt, Balsamic: These are all types of...?
a. Wine
b. Cider
c. Olive oil
d. Vinegar
5. What is the yellow-colored spice used to season Spanish rice?
6. What happens if the date stamped on your milk reaches the date?
a. Loses nutritional value.
b. Shouldn’t be sold
c. Goes sour immediately.
d. All of these.
7. What are the two methods of smoking meats and seafoods?
a. Hot and Cold
b. Light and Heavy
c. Dry and Wet
d. Soft and Hard
8. What does "86" mean?
a. Out of Menu Item
b. A customer has been thrown out of the establishment and will no longer be served
c. The "Proof" of liquor
d. All of the above
9. Fabio was a spokesperson for which margarine product?
10. In which US state could you legally take your road kill home to cook and eat?
a. South Carolina
b. West Virginia
c. Alabama
d. Mississippi
11. Which is the Number One pizza topping in America?
a. Sausage
b. Ground Beef
c. Pepperoni
d. Mushrooms
12. In Canada, what product is called “Kraft dinner” regardless of whether or not Kraft is the manufacturer?
13. The owners of this American fast food pizza joint also own the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings.
a. Domino's
b. Pizza Hut
c. Little Caesars
d. Papa John's
14. This American burger joint is known for their "slyders".
a. White Castle
b. Whataburger
c. Wendy's
d. Johnny Rockets
15. What ingredient is NOT in a Smor, although I think it would be delicious?
a. Graham Crackers
b. Peanuts
c. Marshmallows
d. Chocolate Bar
16. An American favorite, Cheddar, derives its orange color from
a. Orange food coloring
b. Annatto seeds
c. Occurs naturally because of the long aging period
d. From 10 percent Buttermilk added to the curds
17. What food product over took Ketchup as the top selling condiment in the United States in 1991?
a. Ranch Dressing
b. Salsa
c. Tobasco Sauce
d. Mustard
18. What color did blue replace when it was introduced to the standard package of 'M and M Candies'?
a. Tan
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Black
19. What is a 'Mesclun'?
a. A dessert
b. A fish
c. A green salad
d. A meat dish
20. What is a chorizo?
a. Spanish smoked sausage
b. Classic brown sauce
c. Rich meat stew
d. Long ,slim,brittle Italian bread stick
Bonus Question: What did one cannibal say to the other while dining upon a circus clown?
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Answers to Food and Drink trivia
1. Which liquor - a mix of Mexican coffee, vanilla, sugar, corn syrup, vodka and cane spirits - is the second best-selling cordial in the world?
Kahlua
2. Toasted hazelnuts, toasted cocoa, toasted coffee, vanilla berries, and orange flowers are all combined to create what northern Italian liqueur?
Frangelico
3. What liquor has replaced Whiskey as the top seller in the United States since 1975?
Vodka
4. This green European spirit, which was just recently made legal in the United States, contains 15 different herbs, including wormwood, which shares a toxic element also found in marijuana.
Absinthe. I heard it will really mess you up.
5. A popular dark and bitter German 70-proof "J" liqueur, this drink's name translates to "Master Hunter" and tastes delicious with Red Bull.
Jagermeister. Jager bombs are the bestest.
6. What cordial, made with fine French cognac infused with tropical oranges, sells for between $40 and $225 a bottle?
Drambuie
7. Sold under a number of brands in both white and black varieties, what anise-flavored liqueur is traditionally served straight with three roasted espresso beans?
Sambuca
8. A ruby red, intensely sweet French cordial, this liqueur is made with raspberries, honey, blackberries, vanilla, cognac and herbs.
Chambord. It is the jelly in a peanut butter and jelly and the royale in a kir royale.
9. This is the self-proclaimed champagne of beers.
Miller Highlife
10. According to its makers, only two monks know how to blend the 130 plants that go into which classic French 100-proof liqueur (hint...you can also find it in a big box of crayolas)?
Chartreuse
11. What clear Italian cinnamon-flavored schnapps has about $2 worht of 24-carat gold leaf flakes in each 750 ml bottle?
Goldschlager. It's been a while, but I loved it while I was in college.
12. The name of what liquor is Russian for water?
Vodka.
13. It sells for around $1,500 a bottle. What kind of alcoholic beverage is Louis XIII de Remy Martin?
Cognac
14. What is the American name for the classic Latin cocktail, the Cuba Libre - served with or without lime juice?
Rum and coke
15. What is the Greek national drink, an 80-proof anise-flavored beverage that is manufactured nowhere else but its home country?
Ouzo
16. What gives a Cosmopolitan its pretty pink color?
Cranberry juice
17. In what state is Lynchburg (population 361), home of the Jack Daniel's distillery?
Tennessee
18. If you add a miniature onion to a martini instead of the classic olive or twist, what is the drink called?
A Gibson. A Gimlet is with lime juice.
19. Janis Joplin made this her beverage of choice on stage and the company paid her a small sum for the publicity. It is said she bought a fur coat with the money. What was the beverage?
Southern Comfort
20. Sammy Hagar can't drive 55, but he can make tequila. What is the name of his tequila?
Cabo Wabo. Yum.
A lot of you wimped out when there was no multiple choice. Shame on you!
Mary got 12/20. Mary can hang with the big boys at the pong table.
Ryan got 16/20. He can definitely be the anchor on my drinking team. Thanks for playing M & R!
Kahlua
2. Toasted hazelnuts, toasted cocoa, toasted coffee, vanilla berries, and orange flowers are all combined to create what northern Italian liqueur?
Frangelico
3. What liquor has replaced Whiskey as the top seller in the United States since 1975?
Vodka
4. This green European spirit, which was just recently made legal in the United States, contains 15 different herbs, including wormwood, which shares a toxic element also found in marijuana.
Absinthe. I heard it will really mess you up.
5. A popular dark and bitter German 70-proof "J" liqueur, this drink's name translates to "Master Hunter" and tastes delicious with Red Bull.
Jagermeister. Jager bombs are the bestest.
6. What cordial, made with fine French cognac infused with tropical oranges, sells for between $40 and $225 a bottle?
Drambuie
7. Sold under a number of brands in both white and black varieties, what anise-flavored liqueur is traditionally served straight with three roasted espresso beans?
Sambuca
8. A ruby red, intensely sweet French cordial, this liqueur is made with raspberries, honey, blackberries, vanilla, cognac and herbs.
Chambord. It is the jelly in a peanut butter and jelly and the royale in a kir royale.
9. This is the self-proclaimed champagne of beers.
Miller Highlife
10. According to its makers, only two monks know how to blend the 130 plants that go into which classic French 100-proof liqueur (hint...you can also find it in a big box of crayolas)?
Chartreuse
11. What clear Italian cinnamon-flavored schnapps has about $2 worht of 24-carat gold leaf flakes in each 750 ml bottle?
Goldschlager. It's been a while, but I loved it while I was in college.
12. The name of what liquor is Russian for water?
Vodka.
13. It sells for around $1,500 a bottle. What kind of alcoholic beverage is Louis XIII de Remy Martin?
Cognac
14. What is the American name for the classic Latin cocktail, the Cuba Libre - served with or without lime juice?
Rum and coke
15. What is the Greek national drink, an 80-proof anise-flavored beverage that is manufactured nowhere else but its home country?
Ouzo
16. What gives a Cosmopolitan its pretty pink color?
Cranberry juice
17. In what state is Lynchburg (population 361), home of the Jack Daniel's distillery?
Tennessee
18. If you add a miniature onion to a martini instead of the classic olive or twist, what is the drink called?
A Gibson. A Gimlet is with lime juice.
19. Janis Joplin made this her beverage of choice on stage and the company paid her a small sum for the publicity. It is said she bought a fur coat with the money. What was the beverage?
Southern Comfort
20. Sammy Hagar can't drive 55, but he can make tequila. What is the name of his tequila?
Cabo Wabo. Yum.
A lot of you wimped out when there was no multiple choice. Shame on you!
Mary got 12/20. Mary can hang with the big boys at the pong table.
Ryan got 16/20. He can definitely be the anchor on my drinking team. Thanks for playing M & R!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Trivia Thursday FOOD AND DRINK
And I decided to make it Drink since I like to drink! I didn't make these multiple choice this week. Mainly because I'm feeling kind of uninspired and I don't feel like typing. I know you will all make me proud though and show your knowledge of booze.
It is once again Trivia Thursday. I will post a new set of trivia questions every Thursday. The rules are simple. Please put your answers in the comments section of the post and I will reveal the answers tomorrow or next week or whenever I feel like it. No Cheating! I trust that all of you will all use the honor system? That means you will not use Google, (or any other internet searches) or mooch off other peoples answers. Cheating is BAD. If your employer has somehow made it impossible for you to post comments (bastards), you may also email me your answers to me at MCnMarty@hotmail.com.
1. Which liquor - a mix of Mexican coffee, vanilla, sugar, corn syrup, vodka and cane spirits - is the second best-selling cordial in the world?
2. Toasted hazelnuts, toasted cocoa, toasted coffee, vanilla berries, and orange flowers are all combined to create what northern Italian liqueur?
3. What liquor has replaced Whiskey as the top seller in the United States since 1975?
4. This green European spirit, which was just recently made legal in the United States, contains 15 different herbs, including wormwood, which shares a toxic element also found in marijuana.
5. A popular dark and bitter German 70-proof "J" liqueur, this drink's name translates to "Master Hunter" and tastes delicious with Red Bull.
6. What cordial, made with fine French cognac infused with tropical oranges, sells for between $40 and $225 a bottle?
7. Sold under a number of brands in both white and black varieties, what anise-flavored liqueur is traditionally served straight with three roasted espresso beans?
8. A ruby red, intensely sweet French cordial, this liqueur is made with raspberries, honey, blackberries, vanilla, cognac and herbs.
9. This is the self-proclaimed champagne of beers.
10. According to its makers, only two monks know how to blend the 130 plants that go into which classic French 100-proof liqueur (hint...you can also find it in a big box of crayolas)?
11. What clear Italian cinnamon-flavored schnapps has about $2 worht of 24-carat gold leaf flakes in each 750 ml bottle?
12. The name of what liquor is Russian for water?
13. It sells for around $1,500 a bottle. What kind o falcoholic beverage is Louis XIII de Remy Martin?
14. What is the American name for the classic Latin cocktail, the Cuba Libre - served with or without lime juice?
15. What is the Greek national drink, an 80-proof anise-flavored beverage that is manufactured nowhere else but its home country?
16. What gives a Cosmopolitan its pretty pink color?
17. In what state is Lynchburg (population 361), home of the Jack Daniel's distillery?
18. If you add a miniature onion to a martini instead of the classic olive or twist, what is the drink called?
19. Janis Joplin made this her beverage of choice on stage and the company paid her a small sum for the publicity. It is said she bought a fur coat with the money. What was the beverage?
20. Sammy Hagar can't drive 55, but he can make tequila. What is the name of his tequila?
It is once again Trivia Thursday. I will post a new set of trivia questions every Thursday. The rules are simple. Please put your answers in the comments section of the post and I will reveal the answers tomorrow or next week or whenever I feel like it. No Cheating! I trust that all of you will all use the honor system? That means you will not use Google, (or any other internet searches) or mooch off other peoples answers. Cheating is BAD. If your employer has somehow made it impossible for you to post comments (bastards), you may also email me your answers to me at MCnMarty@hotmail.com.
1. Which liquor - a mix of Mexican coffee, vanilla, sugar, corn syrup, vodka and cane spirits - is the second best-selling cordial in the world?
2. Toasted hazelnuts, toasted cocoa, toasted coffee, vanilla berries, and orange flowers are all combined to create what northern Italian liqueur?
3. What liquor has replaced Whiskey as the top seller in the United States since 1975?
4. This green European spirit, which was just recently made legal in the United States, contains 15 different herbs, including wormwood, which shares a toxic element also found in marijuana.
5. A popular dark and bitter German 70-proof "J" liqueur, this drink's name translates to "Master Hunter" and tastes delicious with Red Bull.
6. What cordial, made with fine French cognac infused with tropical oranges, sells for between $40 and $225 a bottle?
7. Sold under a number of brands in both white and black varieties, what anise-flavored liqueur is traditionally served straight with three roasted espresso beans?
8. A ruby red, intensely sweet French cordial, this liqueur is made with raspberries, honey, blackberries, vanilla, cognac and herbs.
9. This is the self-proclaimed champagne of beers.
10. According to its makers, only two monks know how to blend the 130 plants that go into which classic French 100-proof liqueur (hint...you can also find it in a big box of crayolas)?
11. What clear Italian cinnamon-flavored schnapps has about $2 worht of 24-carat gold leaf flakes in each 750 ml bottle?
12. The name of what liquor is Russian for water?
13. It sells for around $1,500 a bottle. What kind o falcoholic beverage is Louis XIII de Remy Martin?
14. What is the American name for the classic Latin cocktail, the Cuba Libre - served with or without lime juice?
15. What is the Greek national drink, an 80-proof anise-flavored beverage that is manufactured nowhere else but its home country?
16. What gives a Cosmopolitan its pretty pink color?
17. In what state is Lynchburg (population 361), home of the Jack Daniel's distillery?
18. If you add a miniature onion to a martini instead of the classic olive or twist, what is the drink called?
19. Janis Joplin made this her beverage of choice on stage and the company paid her a small sum for the publicity. It is said she bought a fur coat with the money. What was the beverage?
20. Sammy Hagar can't drive 55, but he can make tequila. What is the name of his tequila?
Answers to the Friends Trivia
1. What is Chandler afraid of ?
C Puppies
2. Where was Rachel and Barry's honeymoon destination ?
B Aruba
3. Which of the following is Ross not allergic to ?
D Oatmeal
4. Who played the part of Chandler's father ?
C Kathleen Turner
5. When they are in Vegas, Phoebe says that Ross and Rachel came from a Halloween party. Who was Ross dressed as?
D Bob Saget
Saget jokes are always funny.
6. What song does Emma for the first time smile to?
B Baby Got Back
7. What does Rachel answer as Chandler's job in the one where they lose their apartment ?
A A transponster
8. Which one of these is NOT on Chandler's "Freebie" list ?
C Michelle Pfieffer
9. When Ross is trying to work out all the States in America he asks Tag where he is from. Where is Tag from ?
D Colorado
10. At college Ross & Chandler had a band. What was it called ?
D Way! No Way!
11. When Monica and Chandler discover they can not have children, what does Joey suggest Ross should do ?
B Give them Ben
12. Which of the following stars did NOT make a guest appearance on Friends?
C Denzel Washington
13. What did Ross dress up as when trying to explain Hanukkah to his son Ben?
A Armadillo
14. Joey nearly got a chance to be which movie star's "butt double"?
B Al Pacino
15. The Friends characters are responsible for how many offspring?
I quit on this one and everyone wins. I thought the answer was six, but I forgot about the adopted twins for Chandler and Monica. Do they count as offspring? I guess? Then my head got tire and I quit.
Ross and Susan have two: Ben and one through artificial insemination
Phoebe had the triplets
Rachel had Emma
Chandler and Monica adopted twins at the end of the series.
16. Which statement about Phoebe is false?
B Once married to a lawyer
17. What did Chandler tell Janice to discourage her romantic advances?
C He was moving to Yemen
18. Who did Danny DeVito appear as in a 2004 Friends episode?
A Roy, the stripper
19. Monica's parents admit to spending her wedding fund on which luxury item?
B A new beach house
20. After she marries Mike, Phoebe changes her name to Princess:
C Consuela Banana Hammock
Bonus: Fill in the blanks (and sing along):
Feeding
Vet
Pet
Roses
Noses
Feeding
Hurray for smelly cat.
Everyone did really good here:
Maria got 9 out of 20 and is therefore the Joey of the group. She loves sandwiches and bras.
Miss Caitlin got 11 out of 20 and she is totally Phoebe. She enjoys dizzy spells when she stands up quickly and she runs like a spaz.
Mary got 12 out of 20 and is the Rachel. She likes for people to think that Dangerous Liasons is her favorite movie, but it is really Weekend at Bernie's.
Theresa got 13 out of 20. She is Chandler. Not only is she afraid of women, but she is afraid of Michael Flatley, Lord of the Dance because his limbs seem to move independantly of his body.
Janna got 15 out of 20 and is Monica. She hates to lose and was the goalie of the field hockey team in high school, nicknamed Big Fat Goalie.
Megs got 16 out of 20 and is the Ross. She's the smarty of the group and when she helps her friends move, she obnoxiously screams out "PIVOT" a lot.
Everybody got the bonus (except for Maria, but I didn't want to make her feel bad. Maria, I am singing Smelly Cat in my head right now and dedicating it to you). Good job everybody!
C Puppies
2. Where was Rachel and Barry's honeymoon destination ?
B Aruba
3. Which of the following is Ross not allergic to ?
D Oatmeal
4. Who played the part of Chandler's father ?
C Kathleen Turner
5. When they are in Vegas, Phoebe says that Ross and Rachel came from a Halloween party. Who was Ross dressed as?
D Bob Saget
Saget jokes are always funny.
6. What song does Emma for the first time smile to?
B Baby Got Back
7. What does Rachel answer as Chandler's job in the one where they lose their apartment ?
A A transponster
8. Which one of these is NOT on Chandler's "Freebie" list ?
C Michelle Pfieffer
9. When Ross is trying to work out all the States in America he asks Tag where he is from. Where is Tag from ?
D Colorado
10. At college Ross & Chandler had a band. What was it called ?
D Way! No Way!
11. When Monica and Chandler discover they can not have children, what does Joey suggest Ross should do ?
B Give them Ben
12. Which of the following stars did NOT make a guest appearance on Friends?
C Denzel Washington
13. What did Ross dress up as when trying to explain Hanukkah to his son Ben?
A Armadillo
14. Joey nearly got a chance to be which movie star's "butt double"?
B Al Pacino
15. The Friends characters are responsible for how many offspring?
I quit on this one and everyone wins. I thought the answer was six, but I forgot about the adopted twins for Chandler and Monica. Do they count as offspring? I guess? Then my head got tire and I quit.
Ross and Susan have two: Ben and one through artificial insemination
Phoebe had the triplets
Rachel had Emma
Chandler and Monica adopted twins at the end of the series.
16. Which statement about Phoebe is false?
B Once married to a lawyer
17. What did Chandler tell Janice to discourage her romantic advances?
C He was moving to Yemen
18. Who did Danny DeVito appear as in a 2004 Friends episode?
A Roy, the stripper
19. Monica's parents admit to spending her wedding fund on which luxury item?
B A new beach house
20. After she marries Mike, Phoebe changes her name to Princess:
C Consuela Banana Hammock
Bonus: Fill in the blanks (and sing along):
Feeding
Vet
Pet
Roses
Noses
Feeding
Hurray for smelly cat.
Everyone did really good here:
Maria got 9 out of 20 and is therefore the Joey of the group. She loves sandwiches and bras.
Miss Caitlin got 11 out of 20 and she is totally Phoebe. She enjoys dizzy spells when she stands up quickly and she runs like a spaz.
Mary got 12 out of 20 and is the Rachel. She likes for people to think that Dangerous Liasons is her favorite movie, but it is really Weekend at Bernie's.
Theresa got 13 out of 20. She is Chandler. Not only is she afraid of women, but she is afraid of Michael Flatley, Lord of the Dance because his limbs seem to move independantly of his body.
Janna got 15 out of 20 and is Monica. She hates to lose and was the goalie of the field hockey team in high school, nicknamed Big Fat Goalie.
Megs got 16 out of 20 and is the Ross. She's the smarty of the group and when she helps her friends move, she obnoxiously screams out "PIVOT" a lot.
Everybody got the bonus (except for Maria, but I didn't want to make her feel bad. Maria, I am singing Smelly Cat in my head right now and dedicating it to you). Good job everybody!
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