The questions
- 1
Name this herb.
- Basil
- Dill
- Rosemary
- Thyme
Answer: Rosemary
- 2
Which herb is this?
- Basil
- Coriander
- Mint
- Parsley
Answer: Mint
- 3
Which herb is the main ingredient in green pesto?
- Basil
- Dill
- Mint
- Rosemary
Answer: Basil
- 4
Ukrainian cooks put this feathery herb on borscht, new potatoes, and salads. What is it?
- Basil
- Dill
- Mint
- Rosemary
Answer: Dill
- 5
Which herb is this?
- Chives
- Dill
- Mint
- Thyme
Answer: Chives
- 6
Chives belong to the same plant family as ___.
- Carrots
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Tomatoes
Answer: Onions
- 7
Which herb do some people say tastes like soap?
- Basil
- Coriander
- Rosemary
- Thyme
Answer: Coriander
- 8
Which herb sounds exactly like the word "time"?
- Basil
- Mint
- Sage
- Thyme
Answer: Thyme
- 9
What spice is this?
Answer: Cinnamon
- 10
One sweet spice comes in rolled-up sticks. Which part of the plant are they?
- The bark
- The flowers
- The leaves
- The roots
Answer: The bark
- 11
By weight, these red threads are the most expensive spice in the world. What are they?
- Chilli flakes
- Paprika
- Saffron
- Turmeric
Answer: Saffron
- 12
The world's most expensive spice is picked by hand from which flower?
- The crocus
- The rose
- The sunflower
- The tulip
Answer: The crocus
- 13
Name this spice.
- Cardamom
- Cloves
- Nutmeg
- Star anise
Answer: Star anise
- 14
What is this knobbly spice?
Answer: Ginger
- 15
Which spice gives many curries their yellow colour?
- Black pepper
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Turmeric
Answer: Turmeric
- 16
What are these?
Answer: Black peppercorns (black pepper)
- 17
True or false: black pepper and white pepper come from the same plant.
- False: they grow on two different plants
- True: they grow on the same plant
Answer: True: they grow on the same plant
- 18
Each of these is a dried flower bud. What spice is it?
- Allspice
- Cardamom pods
- Cloves
- Cumin seeds
Answer: Cloves
- 19
Vanilla comes from the pod of a kind of ___.
- Cactus
- Lily
- Orchid
- Palm tree
Answer: Orchid
- 20
Despite its name, nutmeg is not a nut. It is the ___ of a tree.
- Bark
- Flower
- Root
- Seed
Answer: Seed
- 21
How hot a chilli tastes is measured on the ___ scale.
- Beaufort
- Mohs
- Richter
- Scoville
Answer: Scoville
