Gourmet Challenge Answered

In late June, I posted some questions from Gourmet Smarts and I just wanted to follow up with the answers. Here goes:

In the 1900’s, which of the following laced with mercury, was thought to cure syphilis?

Chocolate
Salmon
Bread
Oysters
Answer: Oysters

You’re at the local sushi bar, and the chef recommends hamachi. He’s suggesting you eat:

Sea urchin
Mackerel
Yellowtail
Crab
Answer: Yellowtail

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So You Think You Know … Gourmet Food?

You’ve dined at the best restaurants in the area, you’ve sat for hours in Barnes and Noble paging through the latest cookbooks, you’ve attempted to become a “master” chef in your own kitchen, but really how much do you know about gourmet foods? Here’s some questions to test your knowledge or spark the conversation and [...]