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January 26, 2013

The Pantry Quiz #19

What spices turn food this bright yellow color?

What are they?

Three spices on The Perfect Pantry's spice rack can turn food a strong golden hue without imparting a strong flavor. One is a seed. One is a root. One is a stigma. What are they?

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January 19, 2013

The Pantry Quiz #18

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Which is which?

Each of these pantry ingredients is a nut, a bean, or a seed. Do you know which is which?

1. Peanuts
2. Pine nuts
3. Walnuts
4. Lentils
5. Sesame seeds
6. Rice

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January 12, 2013

The Pantry Quiz #17

Maple syrup

Multiple choice

Today is my husband Ted's birthday, and in his honor, our quiz is about a pantry ingredient most every Canadian loves, and which I keep in my pantry at all times.

How many gallons of sap does it take to make one gallon of maple syrup?

1. 1
2. 4
3. 10
4. 40

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January 5, 2013

The Pantry Quiz #16

Oregano.

Multiple choice

One of these things is not like the others. Which is the odd herb out, and why?

1. Italian oregano
2. Hi Ho Silver oregano
3. Mexican oregano
4. Greek oregano
5. Variegated golden marjoram

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