Which of the following is a medicinal use of celery?

Cooking Trivia / October 20, 2024

Diuretic. Celery roots, fruits and aerial parts are used to treat mild anxiety and agitation, loss of appetite, fatigue and cough.

In which country might you be likely to see "Shepherd's Pie" served?

Cooking Trivia / October 19, 2024

England. Shepherd's Pie is a meat pie with a crust made from mashed potato and beef.

What type of African tea is only grown in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape province?

Cooking Trivia / October 19, 2024

Rooibos. In South Africa, rooibos is usually mixed with milk and sugar.

In English culture, a substitute for both afternoon tea and the evening meal is often called what?

Cooking Trivia / October 18, 2024

High Tea. Traditional English "afternoon tea" is usually taken around 4:00 p.m. while "high tea" occurs between 5 and 6:00 p.m.

Which country did ices or sorbets originate in?

Cooking Trivia / October 18, 2024

China. Sorbets originated in China, some 3000 years ago.

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.