What is the name for cooking food slowly in hot liquid that has not quite reached its boiling point?

Cooking Trivia / August 14, 2025

Poaching. Poaching is often used with fish.

After eating spicy Mexican food, which beverage would best cool the burning sensation?

Cooking Trivia / August 14, 2025

Milk. In ancient Greek mythology, the goddess Hera spilled her breast milk after refusing to feed Heracles, resulting in the Milky Way.

Who was the first TV spokesman for "LAY'S Potato Chips"?

Cooking Trivia / August 13, 2025

Oscar, The Happy Potato. The H.W. Lay Company was one of the first snack food companies to advertise on television.

Which of the following herbals does not exhibit laxative properties?

Cooking Trivia / August 13, 2025

Cardamom. Cardamom is used to treat bad breath, gas, cramps, and has a long lasting reputation as an aphrodisiac.

What is the difference between soft drinks and hard drinks?

Cooking Trivia / August 12, 2025

Hard Drinks Have Alcohol. It takes most healthy people around 1 hour to process half a pint of beer.

In Italian cooking, what are salvio, timo, prezzemolo and basilico?

Cooking Trivia / August 12, 2025

Commonly Used Herbs. Herbs have been used since prehistoric times.