Caterer and Hotelkeeper – 27597

1. Curiously, Arroz Amarillo is not yellow. Its colour is achieved by frying the rice and then adding a fresh purée of tomatoes.

2. The antibacterial qualities of garlic were proven in 1858, not by Count Dracula but by Louis Pasteur. It is also believed to assist with circulation problems by lowering the cholesterol level.

3. A cellar should be kept at a temperature of 7ºC-10¼C. If it is warmer it encourages earlier development or decay of the wine.

4. Each cucumber must be 30cm in length and 4-7cm in diameter. Extra Class and Class 1 must also be packaged.

5. Tacnazene is a white chemical powder used to inhibit sprouting in old potatoes during storage.

6. A vinaigrette is a small box or bottle used for holding smelling salts and comes from the French word vinaigre, meaning vinegar.

7. A royale with cheese. Why? Guess, or catch the movie Pulp Fiction, which has an early preoccupation with the question.

8. The two main ingredients in a Mint Julep are fresh mint, which is crushed in the glass, and Bourbon whiskey.

9. A hard run generally will use 750 calories per hour, while a hard swim will use only 550. Sitting thinking about it uses up just 100.

10. Choux paste, semolina and mashed potato are the three main base products that may be used in the production of Gnocchi also spelt Gnoki.

11. Sukiyaki is traditionally cooked in the centre of the table with beef, bean curd and gelatinous noodles. It is eaten with chopsticks and the pieces of food are dipped in beaten raw egg before eating.

12. Oregano is the wild variety of the herb marjoram and has a stronger, more pungent flavour.

13. The original owner of the shares remains the owner. However, it will almost certainly be the liability of the company to compensate, at current value, the last registered owner.

14. Art Deco originated during the 1920s. It is easily recognised by its lines, which are derived from Cubism.

15. Naturally, all exchange rates fluctuate but, as an approximate guide, there are eight French, two Swiss and 50 Belgian francs to the pound.