‘Pinch of Salt’ Answers

  1. Mirin is an essential condiment used in which country’s cuisine?
    Japan
  2. Paella originated in which Spanish city or region?
    Valencia
  3. A macaron is typically made from which nut?
    Almond (Not coconut – that’s a macaroon!)
  4. In which year did World War Two rationing formally end?
    1954
  5. Made in Scotland, what are Bonchester, Caboc, Crowdie and Dunlop?
    Cheeses
  6. What did Richard Burton describe as ‘Welshman’s caviar’?
    Laverbread
  7. What were created by Forrest Mars in 1936 and described as ‘energy balls’?
    Maltesers
  8. What did Newcastle chemist William Owen invent in 1927 for those who were sick with common illnesses?
    Lucozade (originally called ‘Glucozade’)
  9. What is called ‘Ail’ in France and ‘Ajo’ in Spain?
    Garlic
  10. Espagnole Sauce is what colour?
    Espagnole sauce is also known as ‘brown sauce’
  11. What name is given to sweetened egg whites beaten until they are stiff, light and airy?
    Meringue
  12. Most commercial baked beans are made from what type of bean?
    Haricot

‘What A Save!’ Answers

1. Elland Road
Leeds United

2. Riverside Stadium
Middlesborough

3. St Marys
Southampton

4. Bet 365 Stadium
Stoke City

5. Kcom Stadium
Hull City

6. Deepdale
Preston North End

7. Keepmoat Stadium
Doncaster Rovers

8. Kassam Stadium
Oxford United

9. Crown Oil Arena
Rochdale

10. New Meadow
Shrewsbury

11. Blundell Park
Grimsbury Town

12. St James Park (not Newcastle United)
Exeter City