CREATION
STORY:
In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the
Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach,
green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would
live long and healthy lives.
Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and
Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Crème Donuts. And Satan said, "You want
chocolate with that?" And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long
as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And
Satan smiled.
And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might
keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white
flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And
Woman went from size 6 to size 14.
So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan
presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on
the side.
And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following
the repast.
God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy
vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth
deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own
platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the
roof.
God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it
"Angel Food Cake,"
and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate
cake and named it "Devil's Food."
God then brought forth running shoes so that His
children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a
remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And
Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and
gained pounds.
Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in
fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin
and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man
gained pounds.
God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume
fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created
McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want
fries with that?" And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!"
And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into
cardiac arrest. God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery. Then
Satan created HMOs.
1) What was first served at Strickler's Drug Store in
Latrobe, Pennsylvania in 1904?
Answer
a) Granola
b) Pepsi Cola
c) Dr Pepper
d) Ice Cream Cone
e) Banana Split
2) Name this fruit. In Latin, the name of this
fruit means 'precious.' Originating in China over 4,000 years ago, they
were introduced to the New World by Spanish Explorers, and were planted
them in the gardens of Spanish missions all over California. The first
recorded major production of of this fruit in America was in 1792 south
of San Francisco. Today in the U.S., 95% of them are grown in the San
Joaquin Valley and other parts of northern California.
Answer
a) Plum
b) Pomegranate
c) Apricot
d) Nectarine
e) Tangerine
3) What cheese is more popular in Switzerland
than 'Swiss' cheese itself? It is a hard raw cow's milk cheese and
is named for the Swiss town where it originated in the 12th century. It
is made in rounds of 60 to 100 pounds, about 2 feet around and 4 inches
thick, and is aged for 10 to 12 months. The cheese has a golden brown
color and a nutty, full flavor.
Answer
4) What is the most dangerous source of bacteria in
the typical home kitchen?
Answer
5) Name this vegetable/herb/spice. This
plant originated in Asia and gradually migrated to the west, first to
the Mediterranean basin, and then eventually to Europe and to the
Americas at the beginning of the 16th century. From the very beginning,
it was recognized for its fragrance, flavor and medicinal properties. It
is a vegetable, but some people regard it as an herb, others treat it as
a spice and yet others purchase it in the form of capsules as medicine.
Scientists recognize it as a powerful food promoting good heath mainly
for its sulfur compounds, but sophisticated individuals shun it.
Chinese chefs make extensive use of of it, and much of it is imported
from China, although substantial quantities grow in the Americas.
Answer
6) The following events all took place in the same
year, can you guess what year?
--The French prime minister urges his countrymen to
drink more milk and less wine.
--Duncan Hines makes his first trip to Europe. On his
return he states that American food is better than
European food.
--Trix breakfast cereal is introduced.
--Butterball turkeys are introduced.
--M&M Chocolate Covered Peanuts are introduced.
--Carnation introduces instant nonfat dry milk.
--The first Burger King opens in Miami, Florida --The
first Wimpy's hamburger bar opens in London.
Answer
7) Here are the ingredients, can you name this
product? Corn syrup solids, vegetable oil (partially hydrogenated
coconut or palm kernel, and canola, hydrogenated palm, soybean,
cottonseed, and/or safflower), sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate,
sodium aluminosilicate, mono and diglycerides, artificial flavor,
annatto color. Answer
8) What percentage of chickens were ‘free range’ in
1950, and what percentage are ‘free range’ today?
Answer
9) How many flower visits do honey bees have to make
to produce 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) of honey?
a) 4,000
b) 40,000
c) 400,000
d) 4 million
e) 40 million
Answer
10) Walter A. Anderson and E.W. Ingram founded a food
business in 1921. In 1954 James McLamore and David Edgerton founded a
similar business. What are the names of the businesses these men
started? Answer
ANSWERS TO FOOD
TRIVIA QUIZ
1) e) The Banana Split was invented at Stickler's in
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2) c) Apricot.
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3) Gruyère cheese.
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4) The most dangerous sources of virulent bacteria,
including E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and others, is the typical
kitchen sponge and 'dish cloths' in American homes. They provide a
source of moisture, a ready food supply in the form of food particles,
and an easy surface to which the bacteria may cling. They can easily be
disinfected however, by placing (wet) in a microwave oven for 60
seconds. The odor is improved too!
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5) Garlic. Return
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6) The year is 1954. The Food Chronology by James
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