1 Great American Food Quiz

2 1. When the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, which meat would most American Colonists have in their larder? A. Beef B. Venison C. Salt pork

3 C. Salt Pork

4 2. The chief executive recognized by many as the "gourmet" president who contributed the most to American cuisine was: A. John F. Kennedy B. Thomas Jefferson C. William Howard Taft

5 B. Thomas Jefferson

6 3. "Joe Frogger," "jumble" and "snickerdoodle" are all names for American: A. Candy B. Egg dishes C. Cookies

7 C. Cookies

8 4. African slaves introduced which ingredients to American cuisine? A. Sesame seeds. B. Collards C. Black-eyed peas. D. All three.

9 D. All three

10 5. A native American grape used to make wine is: A. Zinfandel B. Catawba C. Chenin blanc

11 B. Catawba

12 6. The average American eats how many hot dogs in a year? A. 35 B. 80 C. 210

13 B. 80

14 7. Which Revolutionary War hero was inspired to join the patriots' cause over lunch? A. George Washington B. Francis Marion C. The Marquis de Lafayette

15 C. The Marquis de Lafayette

16 8. True or false: George Washington Carver created peanut butter.

17 False

18 9. An ethnic dish that was created in the United States is: A. Pad thai B. Pizza C. Chop suey. D. All three.

19 C. Chop suey.

Which one of the following foods and dishes are the American Indians not credited with creating? A. Cranberry sauce B. Clam chowder C. Corn pone D. Barbecue E. Smithfield ham

21 B. Clam chowder

What is a "Hot Brown?“ A. A cookie covered in hot fudge sauce. B. A pie made with walnuts, chocolate chips and bourbon. C. A sandwich made with chicken, bacon or ham and smothered with cheese sauce.

23 C. A sandwich made with chicken, bacon or ham and smothered with cheese sauce.

The first American hamburger chain was: A. McDonald's B. White Castle C. Big Boy

25 B. White Castle

The restaurant style that originated in the United States is (can be more than one): A. Cafe B. Delicatessen C. Diner D. Brasserie

27 B. Delicatessen C. Diner

Food and cooking icon Julia Child was born where? A. Boston B. Paris C. Pasadena

29 C. Pasadena

The year 2004 will mark which anniversary for the ice cream cone? A. 100 years B. 75 years C. 250 years

31 A. 100 years

Which of the following are native to the Americas? (Can be one or more.) A. Tomatoes B. Potatoes C. Corn D. Broccoli E. Pumpkins F. All the above.

33 A. Tomatoes B. Potatoes C. Corn E. Pumpkins

True or false: According to law, bourbon, "the only distinctly American spirit," must be made in Kentucky.

35 True

Which prestigious California winery owns the following brand names: Boone's Farm, Thunderbird, Ripple and Bartles & Jaymes? A. E&J Gallo B. Mondavi C. Franciscan

37 A. E&J Gallo

Procter & Gamble began marketing Crisco in the United States in which year? A B C. 1940

39 B. 1911

Louisa May Alcott, author of "Little Women," named her Massachusetts home for which American dessert? A. Slump. B. Cobbler. C. Shortcake.

41 A. Slump

During the 19th century, the most important immigrant cuisine in the United States was: A. German B. British C. Italian

43 A. German

A dish created during the California Gold Rush called "Hangtown fry" contains which three ingredients? A. Beef, onions and potatoes B. Oysters, eggs and bacon C. Sausage, eggs and onions

45 B. Oysters, eggs and bacon

The woman generally credited with popularizing fresh, seasonal and locally grown foods in U.S. restaurants in the 1970s is: A. Alice Waters B. Julia Child C. Martha Stewart

47 A. Alice Waters

According to the Association for Dressings and Sauces, the most popular flavor of salad dressing in the U.S. is: A. French B. Ranch C. Italian

49 B. Ranch

The first American candy bar sold was: A. Baby Ruth B. Hershey Bar C. Oh Henry!

51 B. Hershey Bar