EPICUREAN QUIZ

2015 2016

Arun Ramanathan

1. Id this place where ‘Vada pe Charcha’ happened.

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Komala Vilas, Singapore

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2.Citrus aurantiifolia was introduced in a coralarchipelago in the southernmost portion of thecontinental United State, from the Yucatán Peninsula ofMexico, where it had previously been introduced fromMalaysia by explorers from Spain.

Which dessert gets its name from this fruit which in turngets its name from the region.

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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 the resinous herb, tart brick-red ground sumac and toasted

sesame seeds. Id this spice mix which is popularly used 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 Naigeon substituted verjuice, the acidic "green" juice

of not-quite-ripe grapes, for vinegar in the traditional recipe.

Id this famous condiment named after the city.

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Dijon Mustard

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5. During the 1971 International Cocktail Championships in Tokyo, a contingent

of American bartenders took a keen interest in Hermes Melon Liqueur, falling in

love with its most unusual taste and colour. It was a big change from the dark

spirits and booze-heavy cocktails they were accustomed to in the US.

The Americans' interest prompted this company to develop and refine the

liqueur, making it more contemporary and suitable to an international palate for

its official launch seven years later, in 1978 in New York. Id the company and

refined Liqueur that was created.

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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 Mi Sandwich

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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 Krishnaswami Aiyar (KVK). However a solution

to another important issue has a lasting legacy (over 75 Years).

Why was it moved from gardens of business concern in Westcott Road ?

What was the long lasting legacy ?

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1. Ban on gathering in outdoor spaces2. 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 blood back 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 Pintupi tribesmen on the outer wall of the school in

Papunya where 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 WaterThe 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 coloured one."

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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 Brunn in 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 Slamatan ceremony (communal feast from Java), the cone shape of rice is made by using Tampah. The rice itself could be plain steamed rice, uduk rice (cooked with coconut milk), or yellow rice (uduk rice 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. Liquid from canned chickpeas that is used as an egg substitute because of

its function as an emulsifier, leavening agent, and foaming agent. Vegan baker

Goose Wohlt coined the term meaning "bean liquid" to describe the liquid.

Id this liquid that has been used to create meringues, macarons, nougat and

other products that normally require the use of eggs, making them suitable for

vegans, lacto-vegetarians and people with egg allergies.

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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 subzi or just a bit of butter.

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Khamiri Roti

Khamiri means 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