quiz for the week of may 11th

1. What vegetable is pictured in the photo above? BONUS: What large metropolitan U.S. city's name is said to originate from this plant's name?

2. The Grecian Archestratus is credited with being the first to do what in 350B.C.?

3. When a Hindu woman commits sati, the ancient tradition of burning herself to ashes atop her husband's funeral pyre, what does she traditionally hold in her hands or wear in her hair? A. Basil B. Saffron C. Ginger D. Coriander Leaves

4. What is the number one non-food crop in the world? BONUS: In the 1700s, which country made it illegal to grow or import this crop?

5. In France, which song bird is trapped illegally, force fed to grow to four times its normal size, heated in the oven for six minutes and then doused in Armargnac before being served? The person consuming the bird bites off the head and proceeds to eat the bird in its entirety.

6. True or False: Americans throw away about five percent of the food they purchase at supermarkets each year?

7. What is a poularde?

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