Name THREE varieties of apples
Gala, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Jazz, Honeycrisp, Crab, etc.
What is measured in Scoville units?
Spiciness
Is an avocado a FRUIT or a VEGETABLE?
FRUIT! (stonefruit)
What famous chef is credited with establishing the kitchen brigade?
Auguste Escoffier
How many cups are in a gallon?
16
Brown gravy is a derivative of which mother sauce?
Sauce Espagnole
How many shrimp are in a 2lb bag of U20 shrimp?
40
Stilton, Gorgonzola, and Roquefort are all WHAT type of cheese?
BLEU
This fermented cabbage is a staple in German and Polish households- often served with alongside pork.
Sauerkraut
What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
This sweet, sticky substance DOES NOT EXPIRE
honey
What is your FIRST task when entering a kitchen?
Warsh your hands, ya filthy animals!
What is the highest number of Michelin Stars a restaurant can receive?
Three
What is the appropriate internal temperature required to serve ground chicken?
165 Fahrenheit
In the kitchen brigade, what title is often "Second in command?"
Sous Chef (or Chef de Cuisine in large establishments)
This rare wild fungus is prized for it's aroma and is often sliced fresh in high-end restaurants.
Truffles!
TRUE or FALSE: According to the USDA, pork must be eaten well done.
FALSE. It is now considered safe to eat pork chops medium/medium rare (145f)
Often used to describe "savoriness," what is the fifth basic taste?
Umami
What three vegetables make up Mirepoix?
Carrot, Celery, and Onion
What is the most expensive spice in the world? (HINT: We've used it recently)
Saffron
TRUE or FALSE: Squids and Octopus are considered shellfish
FALSE (they are cephalopods. Tasty, tasty cephalopods.)
What is this piece of equipment?
Wok
Which Mother Sauce contains egg yolks and butter?
Hollandaise
What does it mean to brûlée?
Burn! (typically with a torch)