What spice, also called laurel, was used for head wreaths in ancient Rome?

Cooking Trivia / October 17, 2024

Bay Leaves. Head wreaths of laurel, worn as a sign of victory, are still given to the winners of the Boston Marathon.

Which of the following types of Italian noodle is hollow?

Cooking Trivia / October 17, 2024

Penne. "Penne" means pen in Italian, as in a hollow quill-pen.

What cut of meat is traditionally used for the dish osso buco?

Cooking Trivia / October 16, 2024

Shanks. The bone marrow is meant to be eaten in the dish osso buco, usually made from veal shanks.

Which of the following cheeses is not typically associated with pizza?

Cooking Trivia / October 16, 2024

Mondseer Cheese. Mondseer, a semi-hard cheese from Austria, is also called Schachtelkase.