In English culture, a substitute for both afternoon tea and the evening meal is often called what?

Cooking Trivia / October 18, 2024

High Tea. Traditional English "afternoon tea" is usually taken around 4:00 p.m. while "high tea" occurs between 5 and 6:00 p.m.

Which country did ices or sorbets originate in?

Cooking Trivia / October 18, 2024

China. Sorbets originated in China, some 3000 years ago.

What spice, also called laurel, was used for head wreaths in ancient Rome?

Cooking Trivia / October 17, 2024

Bay Leaves. Head wreaths of laurel, worn as a sign of victory, are still given to the winners of the Boston Marathon.

Which of the following types of Italian noodle is hollow?

Cooking Trivia / October 17, 2024

Penne. "Penne" means pen in Italian, as in a hollow quill-pen.