Fugu

Pufferfish contains lethal amounts of the poison tetrodotoxin in the internal organs, especially the liver and gonads, and also the skin. Therefore, only specially licensed chefs are allowed to prepare and sell fugu to the public, and the consumption of the liver and ovaries is forbidden. But because small amounts of the poison give a special desired sensation on the tongue, these parts are considered the most delicious by some gourmets. Every year, a number of people die because they underestimate the amount of poison in the consumed fish parts.

Jerk

Jerk seasoning principally relies upon two items: allspice (Jamaican Pimento) and Scotch Bonnet peppers (among the hottest peppers on the Scoville scale). Other ingredients include Cloves, cinnamon, scallions, Todd (elm cultivar), nutmeg, thyme, garlic, which is mixed together to form a marinade which is rubbed onto pork, chicken, or fish.

For Jelly, the fruit pulp is filtered out during preparation.

Jam refers to a product made with whole fruit, cut into pieces or crushed. The fruit is heated with water and sugar to activate the pectin in the fruit and the mixture is then put into containers. Although these terms exist in North America, the UK and Australia, popularly most jams are generically referred to as "jelly" in North America, as whole fruit jams and fruit butters are less popular commercially than jelly. In the UK and Australia both terms are used in their "correct" sense, although the term jam is more popularly used in Australia as a generic term. To further confuse the issue, the term jelly is also used in the UK and Australia to refer to a gelatin dessert, but in North America the commercial product Jell-o is used as a generic name for the same.

Enjoy a feast

The traditional Wazwan is considered the height of Kashmiri cuisine and considerable time and effort are invested into the preparation of the banquet. The traditional number of courses for the Wazwan is thirty-six, though there can be less. The preparation is considered an art and is traditionally done by a Vasta Waza, or head chef, with the assistance of a court of Wazas, or chefs. Rogan Josh, an aromatic lamb dish, is a popular item in a Wazwan.

Tea

Probably because it was supposed to stimulate gossip.

The Mayans

The chocolate residue found in an ancient Maya pot suggests that Mayans were drinking chocolate 2,600 years ago, which is the earliest record of cacao use.

75

The yolk contains approximately 60 calories (250 kilojoules) and the egg white contains about 15 calories (60 kilojoules).

Mecca

Zamzam is a well located within the Masjid al Haram in Mecca, near the Kaaba, the holiest place in Islam. It is 30 metres deep. Muslims believe that the Zamzam well was revealed to Hagar, wife of Abraham and mother of Ishmael.

Adding sugar to unfermented grape must (in order to increase the alcohol content after fermentation)

The technique was developed by the French chemist Jean-Antoine-Claude Chaptal, for whom it was named. This process does not make the wine sweeter but only artificially inflates the alcohol content. The process is considered controversial and has caused discontent in the French wine industry due to the perceived advantage that chaptalization gives producers in poor climate areas.

Offal

"Hotness", or more correctly, piquancy, of a chili pepper.

The number of Scoville heat units (SHU) indicates the amount of capsaicin present. Many hot sauces use their Scoville rating in advertising as a selling point. The scale is named after its creator, American chemist Wilbur Scoville. Pure capsaicin is rated highest at 15-16 million units while the bell pepper is at 0.

Chevon

The word "Champagne"

This right was reaffirmed in the Treaty of Versailles following World War I.

Epiphany

The feast is also called Twelfth Day, as it is the twelfth day after Christmas.

Tines

Menudo

The popularity of menudo in Mexico is such that Mexico is a major export market for stomach tripe from US and Canadian beef producers. Large frozen blocks of imported menudo meat can frequently be seen in Mexican meat markets. Menudo is eaten for breakfast and is known as the "Breakfast of Champions" in New Mexico and Texas.

Taiwan

Although the stir-frying of meats on a large, open surface is supposed to evoke Mongolian cuisine, the preparation actually derives from Japanese-style teppanyaki which was popular in Taiwan in the middle to late 20th century.

Cardamom

It is a common ingredient in Indian cooking, and is often used in baking in Scandinavia. It is native to the jungles of south India and Sri Lanka, and belongs to the family of ginger. Cleopatra apparently found the scent of cardamom so enticing that she would burn the crushed pods, instead of incense, before the arrival of Marc Antony.

Potato

The potato was first domesticated in southern Peru and spread from South America to Spain and from there to the rest of the world after European colonization in the late 1400s and early 1500s. It is also strongly associated with Idaho (USA), Prince Edward Island (Canada), Ireland and Russia because of its large role in the agricultural economy and/or history of these regions.

Gin

This is the origin of the cocktail 'Gin and tonic'.

The origin of which type of pasta dish is surrounded by this legend?

Tortellini

Another separate but similar legend, originating in medieval Italy, tells how Venus and Jupiter (also known as Aphrodite and Zeus) arrived at a tavern on the outskirts of Bologna one night, weary from their involvement in a battle between Modena and Bologna. After much food and drink, they shared a room. The innkeeper, captivated by the two, followed them and peeked through the keyhole. All he could see was Venus's navel. Spellbound, he rushed to the kitchen and created tortellini in its image.

Turkey

The modern domesticated turkey was developed from the Wild Turkey by the indigenous people of Mexico and has also been relied on by the Aztecs as a major source of protein (meat and eggs).

Sachertorte, one of the most famous Viennese culinary specialties.

The trademark for the "Original Sachertorte" was registered by the Hotel Sacher, which was built in 1876 by the son of Franz Sacher. The recipe is a well-kept secret.

Coffee

The Church of Latter-Day Saints states that it is unhealthy to consume coffee, both physically and spiritually though the Mormon doctrine of health given February 27, 1833 does not specifically identify caffeine as the reason for avoiding coffee. The Church believes that ingesting substances like coffee interferes with a person's ability to recognize and respond to the promptings of the Holy Ghost.

Chopped Liver

Chopped liver is a common menu item in Kosher delicatessens in the U.S. and Canada. Chopped liver is often served with rye bread as sandwiches. An alternate explanation for the etymology of the "What am I, chopped liver ?" expression is that chopped liver was traditionally served as a side dish rather than a main course. The phrase, therefore may have originally meant to express a feeling of being overlooked, as a "side dish."

Three drinks behind

They gave you a drugged drink

Serving someone a Mickey Finn is most commonly referred to as "slipping a mickey." It is reputedly named for the owner and bartender of a Chicago establishment that operated from 1896 to 1903 in the city's South Loop neighborhood. Before his days as a saloon proprietor, Mickey Finn was known as a pickpocket and thief who often preyed on drunken bar patrons.

Biryani

Though there are several methods of preparing biryani, the Hyderabad Biryani is by far the most popular version, especially in Southern India. Hyverabadi biryani is eaten in all parts of India and forms an integral part of Indian cuisine. Historians claim that the earlier Nawabs of Punjab wore a matching turban for each variety of biryani.

Tofu or Bean curd

The making of tofu from soy milk is similar to the technique of making cheese from milk. Wheat gluten, or seitan, in its steamed and fried forms, is often mistakenly called "tofu" in Asian or vegetarian dishes.

Lambic beer

The origins of Lambic beer lie in the working classes of the region some 500 years ago who appreciated a weak, quenching drink that could be produced cheaply and easily on the farm.

Food not in accord with Jewish law (non-Kosher)

The word means 'torn' in Yiddish.

Sicilian Pizza

This variety of pizza originates from Palermo, Sicily. An authentic recipe does not use mozzarella cheese, often adding small chunks of pecorino cheese and bits of anchovies. In America, Sicilian pizza usually refers to an altogether different variety, consisting of a thick square dough and toppings on top instead of inside the dough.

Mint Julep

During the event, more than 80,000 juleps are served at Churchill Downs. For over 18 years, the Early Times Mint Julep Cocktail has been the designated "official mint julep of the Kentucky Derby".

Hangman's Blood

Le Cordon Bleu

The name was adopted by the French culinary magazine, La Cuisinière Cordon Bleu, founded by Marthe Distel in the early 19th century. The magazine began offering special lessons by some of the best chefs in France. This eventually grew to become a cooking school that opened in Paris in 1895 and quickly became one of the most elite cooking schools in the world. In total, over 18,000 students all over the world attend a Cordon Bleu school each year.

Bubble Tea

The original bubble tea consisted of a hot Taiwanese black tea, tapioca pearls, condensed milk, and honey. As this drink became more popular, variations were created. The distinctive characteristics of bubble tea are the black gummy balls made of tapioca (or, more commonly in East Asia, yam starch), called "pearls" or "boba" or balls that sit at the bottom of the cup.

Satay

Mezcal (Tequila is partly correct)

Tequila is actually only one type of mezcal, which is the name of any distilled alcohol made from the agave plant. What makes tequila different from other mezcals is its adherence to the strict standards set by the Tequila Regulatory Council and the region where it is made.

Czech republic

156 liters per year! Followed by Ireland at 131 and Germany at 115.

Kung Pao chicken

Kung Pao chicken is a very popular staple of North American Sichuan-style Chinese restaurants, and many recommend using it as a measure of the skills of a chef. Kung Pao Chicken has found popularity among hackers, in whose cultural jargon it is known as 'laser chicken'. This term probably originates with regard to the spicy hot taste and red sauce, likened to a laser beam.

Fondue

The term "fondue" comes from the French "fondre" ("to melt"), referring to the fact that the contents of the pot are kept in a liquid state so that diners can use forks to dip into the sauce. Fondue is a food that became very popular in the United States in the 1970s. Fondue was said to be invented for the purpose of using up old cheese and dry bread. The Swiss also found fondue convenient because of the freezing winters and the scarce amount of fresh food.

Wendy's

Implemented initially at Wendy's second location, the "Pick-Up Window" used a speaker box to allow a customer to drive up, place an order, then drive to the window to complete the order.

Baklava

It is a pastry made of layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts, usually walnuts or pistachios, and sweetened with sugar or honey syrup. Baklava is a popular dessert throughout the former Ottoman world. After the meal, an assortment of small pastries is typically brought to the table on a brass tray, accompanied by tiny cups of Turkish coffee.