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1) Who wrote "The Joy of Cooking?" Irma Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker and Julia Child Julia Child Irma Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker and Jacque Pepin Irma Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker and Ethan Becker Julia Child and Jacque Pepin

2) The best way to store coffee beans is:

In the freezer In the refrigerator In a zip lock bag, in the refrigerator In an opaque air tight container

3) Simmering a stock past the recommended cooking time will make the stock richer in flavor and thickness. True False

4) Which of the following does NOT describe a characteristic of a condiment: Cannot stand alone Is used to provide flavor to food Contains more than a single ingredient Can be made in advanced Are created independantly of a dish

5) All soups can be frozen. False True

6) The color of an egg shell is an indication of:

The quality of the egg The flavor of the egg What time of year the egg was laid The breed of the hen

7) Which of the following does NOT describe Arugula? Also called Italian cress Found across the United States A type of lettuce A member of the mustard family All of these answers describe Arugula

8) Blackening originated from Creole cooking. True False

9) Which of the following is NOT true about pasta? Pasta should be cooked then eaten Pasta should never be prepared ahead Pasta should be cooked and immediately tossed with sauce Pasta should never be rinsed unless you plan to bake it or use it for a cold salad It is better for the digestive track to cook pasta until it is completely soft 10) If two vegetables are of equal size and one is heavier than the other, then the heavier one is retaining more moisture and will be more succulent.

Fasle True