Question 1

Germany celebrates Spring with festivals honoring:&#10;A)The harvesting of hops&#10;B)Cabbage&#10;C)White asparagus&#10;D)New potatoes

Accepted Answer

Germany celebrates Spring with festivals honoring white asparagus, also known as spargel. It is a highly prized vegetable in German cuisine and is in season during the Springtime.

Question 2

Paprika originated in this country:&#10;A)Austria&#10;B)Hungary&#10;C)Turkey&#10;D)Morocco

Accepted Answer

Paprika originated in Turkey, where it was introduced from the Americas and then spread to other countries, including Hungary, where it became a staple spice.

Question 3

This national dish in Switzerland requires few ingredients but patience and skill to Ensure proper presentation:&#10;A)Fondue&#10;B)Raclette&#10;C)Rosti&#10;D)Bircher muesli

Accepted Answer

Rösti is a Swiss dish made primarily of potatoes, requiring skill to achieve the right texture and presentation.

Question 4

Germany is world famous for this product which is required,by law,to have no fillers:&#10;A)Bologna&#10;B)Wurst&#10;C)Rollmopse&#10;D)Bier

Accepted Answer

Wurst (sausage) is required by law to have no fillers in Germany. Bologna, despite being a type of sausage, does not originate from Germany and is not subject to the same laws. Rollmopse is a type of herring dish and is not a sausage product. Bier (beer) is also not a sausage product and is not subject to the same laws as Wurst.

Question 5

This dessert is known as &#34;King of Cakes&#34; in Germany:&#10;A)Baumkuchen&#10;B)Lebkuchen&#10;C)Stollen&#10;D)Linzer Torte

Accepted Answer

Baumkuchen, also known as "tree cake", is a popular dessert in Germany which is made by layering batter on a spit and baking it over an open flame, creating a distinctive ring pattern resembling the growth rings of a tree. It is often served at special occasions like weddings and holidays and is considered the "King of Cakes" due to its intricate and time-consuming preparation process.

Question 6

Sauerbraten was originally made from:&#10;A)Mutton&#10;B)Horsemeat&#10;C)Mature meat&#10;D)Pigs

Accepted Answer

Sauerbraten was originally made from horsemeat. This traditional German dish has evolved over time to commonly use beef, but its historical roots are in using horsemeat.

Question 7

This product is made from pigs raised on acorns:&#10;A)Black Forest Ham&#10;B)Jagerschnitzel&#10;C)Knochwurst&#10;D)Westphalian Ham

Accepted Answer

Westphalian Ham is traditionally made from pigs raised on acorns, which gives it a unique flavor. The other choices may or may not be made from pigs raised on acorns.

Question 8

This oil is a specialty of Styria in Austria:&#10;A)Pumpkin oil&#10;B)Olive oil&#10;C)Almond oil&#10;D)Hazelnut oil

Accepted Answer

Pumpkin oil is a specialty of Styria in Austria. It is made from roasted pumpkin seeds and has a dark green color and nutty flavor.

Question 9

Also known as Swiss cheese this cheese has large holes that are the result of gases from the fermenting process:&#10;A)Gruyere&#10;B)Limburger&#10;C)Emmenthaler&#10;D)Appenzeller

Accepted Answer

Emmenthaler is known for its large holes, which are caused by carbon dioxide gas produced during the cheese-making process. Gruyere and Appenzeller are Swiss cheeses but they do not have the same characteristic holes. Limburger is a different type of cheese altogether, and does not have holes.

Question 10

The recipe for this product is a closely guarded secret that may have as many as 32 steps:&#10;A)Linzer Torte&#10;B)Kirschwasser&#10;C)Bockbier&#10;D)Sacher Torte

Accepted Answer

The Sacher Torte is famous for its closely guarded secret recipe, which is said to involve as many as 32 steps. The dessert originated in Vienna and is made of chocolate cake with a layer of apricot jam and a chocolate glaze, and is a popular souvenir for tourists visiting the city.

Deck 16: Australian Cuisine