I got two and four correct. 1) A member of the legume family, with flesh the color and texture of waterchestnuts, this tuber has a sweet, nutty flavor. It is native to the Americas, and was introduced into the Philippines and Malaysia in the 17th century. Its use has spread throughout Asia and the Pacific islands. It is great in salads, and is frequently used in stir fries. The crisp white flesh remains crisp after cooking. Only the roots are eaten, as the leaves, stems, ripe pods, and seeds may be poisonous. The mature seeds contain a fairly high concentration of rotenone, an insecticide. Name this tuber.
2) This is a European cousin of the American cranberry, especially popular in Scandinavia, where they are used as a topping for omelets and pancakes. There is a smaller North American variety native from Massachusetts to Alaska. They are commonly available as preserves in most specialty food stores. Name this berry. 3) This large subtropical evergreen tree is one of Australia's few food plant contributions to the world. It was named by botanist Ferdinand von Mueller after his friend, a Scottish born Australian physician, chemist and teacher who promoted its cultivation. Various species are native to coastal rainforests and near streams in Queensland and New South Wales. Demand for this trees product is greater than the supply, so it remains fairly expensive. It is used in everything from sweets to soups and stews as well as eaten alone. It is cultivated today in such diverse areas as Indonesia, Brazil, Kenya, Guatemala, South Africa, Hawaii, Costa Rica, the West Indies, California and in many Mediterranean countries. Name this tree and its product. 4) I was one of America's earliest health foods. Named after 19th century vegetarian Sylvester, I am still popular today. What Am I? 5) What chicken dish was created by a New York chef to honor a great Italian operatic soprano (1871-1940). 6a) What do the following plants have in common? Kidney beans, lima beans, haricot verte, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, tapioca, peanuts, vanilla, green peppers, avocados, scarlet runner beans, butter beans, and pineapples. 6b) What do these plants have in common? Bananas, rice, yams, citrus fruits, cow peas, wheat, chick-peas, coffee, breadfruit and coconuts? 7) "G" was a surveyor, school teacher, newspaper publisher, inventor and businessman. As an early pioneer settler in Texas he made the first topographical map of Texas, and in 1838 he surveyed and laid out the site of Galveston. He developed a meat biscuit in 1851, and after several failed attempts, finally developed a method to make another new product in 1853. A product that scientific experts said was impossible to make! He had to work hard to convince the U.S. Patent Office to grant him a patent, but he finally obtained one in 1856. His first attempts to market this new product ended in business failure, but finally with financial backing from a wholesale grocer, Jeremiah Milbank, he founded a new company which eventually became the largest of its kind. What is "G's" name, and what product did he invent? Answers 1) Jicama. 2) Lingonberries, also called cowberry, red whortleberry, foxberry, and mountain cranberry. 3) Macadamia, named after John Macadam (1827-1865). 4) Graham Crackers, Named after Sylvester Graham. 5) Chicken Tetrazzini. 6a) This group of plants are native to the Americas and were introduced to Europe after Columbus discovery of America. 6b) This group of plants are not native to the Americas and were introduced after Columbus discovery of America. 7) Gail Borden developed condensed milk and founded the New York Condensed Milk Company, later renamed Borden Inc. Which became the largest dairy in the United States. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
