Episode 1: Famous Food Trends for the Ages
EPISODE 1: Famous Food Trends for the Ages
INTRODUCTION: Ted: Welcome to Trivia for the Ages, a multigenerational trivia game designed to utilize the knowledge of everyone in your group, no matter their age. I’m Ted, your Gen Z host, and I’m joined by my Boomer mom, Jami.
Mom: Hello!
GAME INFORMATION: Ted: So here’s how it works: we choose a topic and ask questions that span the past seven or eight decades. My mom will ask 4 questions covering the 1950s through the 1980s. My 4 questions will cover the 1990s through present day.
Mom: There will also be 2 “Anytime, anywhere” questions and they can be asked by either of us. They can range from the distant past all the way into the near future.
Ted: After a short break, we will present the answers. After each answer we will offer a bonus question and give you 8 seconds to answer it, for a grand total of 20 questions.
WEBSITE/NEWS: Ted: For more fun facts and information about our podcast, please visit our website at triviafortheages.com. So let’s get started! Today’s topic is Famous Food Trends for the Ages.
QUESTION 1: Mom: It was created in the early 1950s by a plumber. By the 1980s it was widely popular in the US and by 1992 was the best-selling salad dressing in the country. What is it?
QUESTION 2: Ted: Once considered too tough and bitter to be widely consumed in the US, it was mainly used as a garnish or to cover the ice in salad bars. But by the early 2010s it was a trendy superfood. What is it?
QUESTION 3: Mom: Very popular in the 1960s and 70s, it goes all the way back to the 1600s and is one of the national dishes of Switzerland. What is it?
QUESTION 4:Ted: Engastration is a historical culinary technique that involves stuffing one animal inside another before cooking. One example of engastration has become a Thanksgiving tradition for some. Name this food.
QUESTION 5: Mom: This is an Anytime, Anywhere question: There is a lot of disagreement about when and where this cake originated, but it was served at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in the 1920s and remains popular today. Known for its color and texture, what is the name of this cake?
QUESTION 6: Ted: In October of 2023, this pepper was recognized by Guinness World Records as the hottest pepper in the world, dethroning the Carolina Reaper. What’s the name of this pepper?
QUESTION 7: Mom: It was originally known as Pistachio Pineapple Delight, but was renamed during the 1970s due to a political scandal. What is the name of this dish?
QUESTION 8: Ted: This is another Anytime, Anywhere question: Although the history of this bread goes back centuries in France and Italy, it has become associated with a certain US city and needs a starter. What is the name of this bread?
QUESTION 9: Mom: This classic chocolate-covered candy, full of nuts, fruits and other treats, was named after an even more classic card game. What is it called?
QUESTION 10: Ted: These small but tasty desserts on a stick were created by a baker blogger and went viral in 2008 after an appearance on The Martha Stewart show. What are they?
Ted: We’ll be right back with the answers!
Ted: This is our very first Trivia for the Ages podcast. We would like to dedicate this episode to Paul Corbiere, who created the music for us. Thanks, Uncle Paul!
Ted: And we’re back! Remember, after each answer you will have 8 seconds to answer a bonus question. Good luck!
QUESTION 1: Mom: It was created in the early 1950s by a plumber. By the 1980s it was widely popular in the US and by 1992 was the best-selling salad dressing in the country. What is it?
ANSWER: The answer is Ranch Dressing.
BONUS QUESTION: For the bonus point: Ranch dressing has provided the flavoring for a number of food products. This crunchy snack, introduced in 1986, made ranch dressing even more popular. What is it?
ANSWER: The correct answer is Cool Ranch Doritos, which is still one of the most popular varieties today.
QUESTION 2:Ted: Once considered too tough and bitter to be widely consumed in the US, it was mainly used as a garnish or to cover the ice in salad bars. But by the early 2010s it was a trendy superfood. What is it?
ANSWER: The answer is kale.
BONUS QUESTION: Sea Kale was grown in the US in the early 1800s and was said to be a favorite vegetable dish of which Founding Father?
ANSWER: Sea Kale was a favorite dish of Thomas Jefferson.
QUESTION 3: Mom: Very popular in the 1960s and 70s, it goes all the way back to the 1600s and is one of the national dishes of Switzerland. What is it?
ANSWER: This dish is fondue.
BONUS QUESTION: For over 100 years, this brand of portable heating fuel has been used to get the fondue party started. What is it called?
ANSWER: The answer is Sterno.
QUESTION 4: Ted: Engastration is a historical culinary technique that involves stuffing one animal inside another before cooking. One example of engastration has become a Thanksgiving tradition for some. Name this food.
ANSWER: This is known as Turducken, a portmanteau of turkey, duck and chicken.
BONUS QUESTION: What famous NFL broadcaster introduced Turducken to the general public in the 1990s?
ANSWER: This was John Madden.
QUESTION 5: Mom: There is a lot of disagreement about when and where this cake originated, but it was served at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in the 1920s and remains popular today. Known for its color and texture, what is the name of this cake?
ANSWER: This is the famous Red Velvet cake
BONUS QUESTION: Although the original Red Velvet Cake had a slight reddish tint because of the type of cocoa used, today’s version normally relies on red food coloring to give the cake its color. What ingredient has been used as an alternative, providing not only the color but also extra moisture to the cake?
ANSWER: The answer is beets. Some recipes use beet juice and some use beet puree. Any answer involving beets is correct.
QUESTION 6: Ted: In October of 2023, this pepper was recognized by Guinness World Records as the hottest pepper in the world, dethroning the Carolina Reaper. What’s the name of this pepper?
ANSWER: This is Pepper X
BONUS QUESTION: Pepper X is used in a hot sauce in this popular Youtube talk show hosted by Sean Evans. What is the name of this show?
ANSWER: The answer to that bonus question is “Hot Ones.”
QUESTION 7:Mom: It was originally known as Pistachio Pineapple Delight, but was renamed during the 1970s due to a political scandal. What is the name of this dish?
ANSWER: This is known as Watergate Salad.
BONUS QUESTION: Watergate salad is actually a dessert. There are a number of similar recipes out there that use pudding mix and cool whip along with fruit, candy or cookies. These days, the word “salad” is often replaced with what word when naming these desserts?
ANSWER: That word is “fluff” - as in pineapple fluff or Oreo fluff
QUESTION 8: Ted: Although the history of this bread goes back centuries in France and Italy, it has become associated with a certain US city and needs a starter. What is the name of this bread?
ANSWER: This is known as Sourdough Bread and the city of San Francisco is famous for it.
BONUS QUESTION: What is the name of the 49ers mascot?
ANSWER: That mascot’s name is Sourdough Sam.
QUESTION 9: Mom: This classic chocolate-covered candy, full of fruits, nuts and other treats, was named after an even more classic card game. What is it called?
ANSWER: This is known as Bridge Mix
BONUS QUESTION: What brand of Bridge Mix is most commonly sold in the US?
ANSWER: Brach’s
QUESTION 10:TED: These small but tasty desserts on a stick were created by a baker blogger and went viral in 2008 after an appearance on The Martha Stewart show. What are they?
ANSWER: These are cake pops.
BONUS QUESTION: What is mixed with crumbled cake to form the cake ball itself?
ANSWER: The answer to that question is frosting.
CONCLUSION: Thank you for playing and we hope you’ll join us again soon on Trivia for the Ages!