Epicurean quiz 2016

Quiz Conducted at QFI Ender Bender on December 2015

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2015 2016
Arun Ramanathan

2. 1. Id this place where ‘Vada peCharcha’ happened.
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KomalaVilas, Singapore

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2.Citrusaurantiifoliawasintroducedinacoral
archipelagointhesouthernmostportionofthe
continentalUnitedState,fromtheYucatánPeninsulaof
Mexico,whereithadpreviouslybeenintroducedfrom
MalaysiabyexplorersfromSpain.
Whichdessertgetsitsnamefromthisfruitwhichinturn
getsitsnamefromtheregion.

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KEY LIME PIE
(from Key Lime of Florida Keys)

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3. It is an Arabic word used to describe family of Middle Eastern herbs from
the genera Thymus (Thyme). It also denotes tangy blend of herbs and spices
that includes theresinous herb, tart brick-red ground sumac and toasted
sesame seeds. Id this spice mix which is popularlyused for topping
Manakish(Bread).

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Zaatar

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4. It is an industrial city in eastern France, capital of the Côte-d'Or and of
the Burgundy region. The city is famous for a condiment which originated
in 1856, when Jean Naigeonsubstituted verjuice, the acidic "green" juice
of not-quite-ripe grapes, for vinegarin the traditional recipe.
Id this famous condiment named after the city.

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Dijon Mustard

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5.Duringthe1971InternationalCocktailChampionshipsinTokyo,acontingent
ofAmericanbartenderstookakeeninterestinHermesMelonLiqueur,fallingin
lovewithitsmostunusualtasteandcolour.Itwasabigchangefromthedark
spiritsandbooze-heavycocktailstheywereaccustomedtointheUS.
TheAmericans'interestpromptedthiscompanytodevelopandrefinethe
liqueur,makingitmorecontemporaryandsuitabletoaninternationalpalatefor
itsofficiallaunchsevenyearslater,in1978inNewYork.Idthecompanyand
refinedLiqueurthatwascreated.

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Suntory Midori

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6. In 2014 Yum! Brands opened a Vietnamese sandwich shop –cum -fast
casual counter restaurant will serve a menu filled with Southeast Asian-style
salads and sandwiches. Their signature is a traditional “street sandwich”
combines the best of French Colonial influence, the Baguette, with the vibrant
and bold ingredients of Southeast Asia –Thai Basil, Cilantro, Cucumbers,
Daikon and Char-Grilled Proteins.
Id the Sandwich or the Saigon street food restaurant chain.

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Banh Shop / Banh MiSandwich

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7. Term was made popular in the 1940s and 1950s to describe Hollywood
actresses like Lana Turner,Jayne Mansfield, and Jane Russell, who
adopted the popular fashion of wearing tight jumper over a cone-or bullet-
shaped bra that emphasized the woman's bust line.

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Sweater Girl

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8. Its a coarse fabric of silk mixed with wool or mohair and often stiffened
with gum. Admiral Edward Vernon was known for wearing coats made of this
fabric, earning him a certain nickname which in turn was applied to a diluted
drink. Id the fabric and diluted booze.

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Grogram and Grog

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9. Due to World war 2, Music Academy had to move its conferences and
concerts in 1939 to University Senate House from its earlier venue. Major
problems like bad acoustics and lack of transport were all sorted out by
Music Academy President KV KrishnaswamiAiyar(KVK). Howevera solution
to another important issue has a lasting legacy (over 75 Years).
Why was it moved from gardens of business concernin Westcott Road ?
What was the long lasting legacy ?

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1.Ban on gathering in outdoor spaces
2.December Music Festival Sabha Canteen

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10. Its a popular name given for Selphyl, a non-surgical cosmetic procedure involving
the reinjection of platelet rich fibrin matrix (PRFM)—derived from a patient's own
bloodback into multiple areas of the skin of their face in an effort to treat wrinkles and
“rejuvenate” the face. Id this trademarked Cosmetic Procedure.

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Vampire Facelift

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[EPIC FAUNA]
11. The ______ ________ Dreaming was a mural painted between June
and August of 1971 by Pintupitribesmen on the outer wall of the school in
Papunyawhere Geoffrey Bardon taught. This event marked a major
turning point in the history of Australian Aboriginal art, and was
particularly important in helping launch the Western Desert Art Movement.
The painting depicts a highly valued food that provided a source of sugar
for the Aborigines of central Australia.
Id the species depicted or fill in the blanks.

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Honey Pot Ants
(Or)
Honey Ant Murals

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12. The term means "highest quality" and is a term which originates from
the gemstone trade. The clarity of diamonds is assessed by their
translucence; the more clear, the higher the quality.
What is the good term?

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First Water
The first water in Diamonds means the greatest purity and perfection of their
complexion, which ought to be that of the clearest drop of water.
When Diamonds fall short of this perfection, they are said to be of the second or third
water, till the stone may be properly called a colouredone."

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13. Origin of this male physique trend traces to a blog post written by US student
Mackenzie Pearson. This viral body type characterized by a not-so-flawless
physique. It is a male body type that is best described as "softly round." It's
built upon the theory that once a man has found a mate and fathered a child, he
doesn't need to worry about maintaining a sculpted physique.
Id this trend that is a nice balance between working out and keeping a beer gut.

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14. What three words connect
-Baby Zeus who was taken care and protected by the goat Amalthea
who fed him with her milk.
-An edible common woodland mushroom which grows in the shape of a
long funnel

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Horn of Plenty

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15. A blend of herbs and spices that is marketed in the United States by McCormick &
Company and produced in Maryland. It is produced in the Chesapeake Bay area where it
was developed by German immigrant Gustav Brunnin 1939.
Id this seasoning named after a passenger ship line that plied the waters of the
Chesapeake Bay from Baltimore to Norfolk, Virginia, in the early 1900s.

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16. The cone shaped rice erected on Tampah(woven bamboo container) covered with
banana leaf, and surrounded by assorted of Indonesian dishes. Traditionally featured in the
Slamatanceremony (communal feast from Java), the cone shape of rice is made by using
Tampah. The rice itself could be plain steamed rice, udukrice (cooked with coconut milk),
or yellow rice (udukrice colored with kunyit(turmeric).
Id this dish which Indonesian Ministry of Tourism recognized as the official national dish of
Indonesia in 2014.

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Tumpeng

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17.Liquidfromcannedchickpeasthatisusedasaneggsubstitutebecauseof
itsfunctionasanemulsifier,leaveningagent,andfoamingagent.Veganbaker
GooseWohltcoinedthetermmeaning"beanliquid"todescribetheliquid.
Idthisliquidthathasbeenusedtocreatemeringues,macarons,nougatand
otherproductsthatnormallyrequiretheuseofeggs,makingthemsuitablefor
vegans,lacto-vegetariansandpeoplewitheggallergies.

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18. It is the Mughals’ closest answer to leavened bread. Eukaryotic
microorganisms aids in making this roti thick and spongy.
Id this eukaryotic microorganisms that is classified as members of the
fungus kingdom with over 1,500 species.
Id this Roti that tastes great with any subzior just a bit of butter.

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KhamiriRoti
Khamirimeans Yeast

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19. Catha edulis is a flowering plant native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian
Peninsula. Among communities from these areas, chewing it has a history as a
social custom dating back thousands of years. In 1980, WHO classified it as a
drug of Abuse. As immigrants from East Africa and the Middle East have settled
in communities throughout Europe and North America, they have brought this
tradition with them. Id this shrub that is causing some friction between users
and law enforcement officials in Europe.

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KHAT

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20. The Great Exhibition of 1851 prominently
featured these birds' feathers alongside other
feathers. They were second only in popularity to
ostrich feathers. The advantage of these feathers
is that it takes dye well, making it a very versatile
trimming for dress and makes an effective
substitute for fur.
Since the 20th century, they become associated
with lingerie and sex appeal. The Metropolitan
Museum states that 'no object better epitomizes
the sex kitten glamour of the 1950s than the
__________mules.
Id this species.

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Marabou (Stork)

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HAPPY 2016 Fellow Quizzers!!
May the pounce be with you