30 Friendsgiving Trivia Questions and Answers
Thirty Friendsgiving trivia questions and answers about potluck food origins, kitchen science, pie lore and party words, perfect between courses. Play free with friends in a live room.
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1. According to Merriam-Webster, the earliest known use of the word 'Friendsgiving' dates to which year?
medium- 1987
- 1999
- 2007
- 2015
2. 'Friendsgiving' mashes two words into one. What is that kind of blended word called?
medium- A homophone
- A palindrome
- A portmanteau
- An acronym
3. The word 'companion' comes from Latin roots meaning someone you share what with?
medium- A horse
- A house
- A secret
- Bread
4. When 'potluck' first appeared in English in the 1500s, what did it mean?
hard- A cooking contest with a prize
- A pot used only for holidays
- A shared stew cooked by an entire village
- Whatever food happened to be ready for an unexpected guest
5. RSVP, the reply request on many party invites, comes from a French phrase meaning what?
easy- Arrive on time
- Bring a dish
- Dress warmly
- Please respond
6. The French phrase 'hors d'oeuvre' literally means what?
hard- Before the bread
- Open door
- Outside the work
- Small bites
7. A tray of raw vegetable sticks served with dip has which French name?
easy- Canapés
- Crêpes
- Croquettes
- Crudités
8. Despite its name, allspice is made from what?
easy- Four spices ground together
- One kind of dried unripe berry
- Roasted flower petals
- The bark of three trees
9. The wild ancestor of today's apples grows in the mountain forests of which country?
hard- Canada
- Ireland
- Kazakhstan
- New Zealand
10. What is the chickpea cooking liquid that can be whipped in place of egg whites called?
medium- Aquafaba
- Buttermilk
- Simple syrup
- Whey
11. Which aromatic compound supplies much of cinnamon's familiar smell and flavor?
hard- Cinnamaldehyde
- Eugenol
- Menthol
- Vanillin
12. Why should a large batch of potluck leftovers be divided among shallow containers before refrigeration?
medium- So it freezes solid
- So lids are no longer needed
- So the flavors become sweeter
- So the food cools more quickly
13. In 'deviled' eggs, what does the word 'deviled' mean?
medium- Boiled for a long time
- Cut in half
- Seasoned with spicy or zesty flavors
- Served cold
14. A turducken is a turkey stuffed with which two other birds?
easy- A chicken and a goose
- A duck and a chicken
- A goose and a quail
- A pheasant and a duck
15. To 'spatchcock' a turkey, a cook removes which bone so the bird lies flat?
medium- The backbone
- The breastbone
- The leg bones
- The wishbone
16. The browning that gives roast turkey skin and toast their flavor is called what reaction?
medium- The Bunsen reaction
- The Doppler reaction
- The Kelvin reaction
- The Maillard reaction
17. What can you toss with cut apples to slow enzymatic browning?
easy- Cooking oil
- Lemon juice
- Melted butter
- Plain milk
18. Which natural substance in cranberries helps cranberry sauce set like a jelly?
medium- Collagen
- Cornstarch
- Gelatin
- Pectin
19. Why does chopping an onion make your eyes water?
medium- It releases a gas that irritates your eyes
- Its juice is very salty
- Its skin gives off pollen
- Its smell blocks your tear ducts
20. What makes a popcorn kernel burst open when heated?
medium- Air outside gets trapped
- Its oil catches fire
- Its shell melts
- Water inside turns to steam
21. Why can a food processor turn mashed potatoes gluey?
medium- It changes starch into sugar
- It freezes the potato cells
- It removes every drop of water
- Its blades release too much starch
22. What is the job of a hollow ceramic pie bird set beneath a top crust?
medium- Cut the pie into slices
- Measure the oven temperature
- Sweeten the filling
- Vent steam from the filling
23. Food safety experts advise against which common step with a raw turkey?
medium- Patting it dry
- Rinsing it in the sink
- Thawing it in the fridge
- Using a meat thermometer
24. Where should a meat thermometer go to check if a turkey is done?
medium- Inside the stuffing only
- The middle of the wing skin
- The thickest part of the thigh, not touching bone
- The tip of the drumstick
25. What does it mean to 'blind bake' a pie crust?
medium- Bake it empty before adding the filling
- Bake it upside down
- Bake it with the oven light off
- Bake it without a recipe
26. A pie top made of woven, criss-crossed dough strips is called what?
easy- A crumble
- A lattice
- A meringue
- A shell
27. Pumpkin pie belongs to which family of pies?
medium- Cream pies
- Custard pies
- Fruit pies
- Meringue pies
28. If you order pie 'à la mode' in the U.S., what comes with it?
easy- Extra crust
- Hot fudge
- Ice cream
- Whipped cream
29. The fluffy, golden topping on many cream and lemon pies is made mostly from egg whites and what?
easy- Butter
- Flour
- Milk
- Sugar
30. A board of sliced cured meats and cheeses is often called by which French word?
easy- Boulangerie
- Charcuterie
- Fromagerie
- Patisserie
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