Depending upon the interest level shown, I may make this a quarterly event. It's a fun way to share knowledge, and to get to know other people.
- Darker than Pilsner but paler than Münchener, where in Germany did Dortmunder originate?
- The stems and leaves of the coriander plant are used in what ethnic cuisines, and under what name?
- What is kochujang/gochu jang, and in what sorts of dishes does it appear?
- Some restaurants charge a fee to open and serve the wine that a patron brings. What is this fee called?
- Used in both Sashimi and Nabemono preparations, Fugu is deadly when improperly prepared. Why?
- You've just been informed that you've had zhen shou nai cha. What is it?
- What's another name for Oregano?
- Cornichons are very tiny, very crisp, and very tart pickles. What do they usually accompany?
- What are two of the most well-known emulsions world-wide?
- A member of the mint family, what extract can be used to make both candy and cough lozenges?
- How many liters are contained in a Rehoboam of wine?
- What is the name of the solid white fat around the kidneys of many animals that is frequently used in puddings, pastries, and mincemeats?
- What is a Clementine?
- What is the French liquor with the flavor of black Raspberries and the color of aged rubies?
- The Tenderloin and the Top Loin are the two main muscles in what cut of beef?
- A Jalapeño chile ranks between 2,500 and 8,000 on the Scoville scale, and a Habañero chile between 100,000 and 300,000. While Guiness used to rank the Red Savina as the hottest at 577,000 Scovilles, what pepper was confirmed by Guiness at over 1,000,000 Scovilles in early 2007?
- What contributes the base flavor for both Tonic Water and Bitters?
- Aside from the giggles, what are the four primary ingredients for Spotted Dick?
- What is Scotch Woodcock?
- What turns a Screwdriver into a Harvey Wallbanger?



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