What does the word "breakfast" originally mean?
AnswerBreaking the overnight fast
Breakfast ends the fast since the previous evening.
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7 fact-checked facts about meals, meal planning and food traditions around the world, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is meal prep?
AnswerPreparing meals or ingredients in advance
Meal prep saves time by cooking ahead.
Going deeper
In Spain, what are tapas?
AnswerSmall shared dishes
Tapas are small plates often shared at the table.
What does the French kitchen phrase "mise en place" mean?
AnswerEverything in its place
Cooks set out all ingredients before starting.
The smorgasbord buffet tradition comes from which country?
AnswerSweden
Smorgasbord is a Swedish spread of many dishes.
Expert level
Who is credited with popularizing English afternoon tea in the 1840s?
AnswerAnna, Duchess of Bedford
She took tea and snacks to bridge the gap before late dinner.
In a traditional Italian meal, the "primo" course is usually what?
AnswerPasta, rice or soup
The primo is a starch-based first course before the secondo.
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