Are you a Kitchen Whiz?
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I created this little quiz at Christmas for a small parlour-game soiree I hosted. We projected the photographs on to the wall and guests were only afforded a few seconds to guess what each of them might be. It's a little easier for anyone taking part online because they could gaze at them for hours, if they really wanted to. The only clue I am giving is that everything you see here is kept in one of my kitchen drawers. This is solely for a bit fun. You can write your guesses in the comments or jot them down on a piece of paper at home as you wish. And you have plenty of time. I am not going to give away the correct answers for a week or two. Enjoy...
UPDATE: the answers to the quiz are now available by clicking here.
© 2009 Sam Breach Are you a Kitchen Whiz?
(Click on Letter to Open/Close Index)
marin
east bay
wine country
davis
tahoe
baked
chocolate
dairy/eggs
drinks
markets
meat
new york
las vegas
los angeles
san diego
england
fiji
france
ireland
nibbles
staples
salads
sarnies
vegetables
pasta/grains
eggstras
fishes
meat
dough
desserts
cakes/cookies
sweets
feasts
english
drinking out
bubbles
white wine
red wine
pink wine
hard stuff
soft stuff
19 Comments:
At 19/1/09 23:46,
Anonymous said…
I've just jotted down the first guess that came to mind in line with how you originally intended the game to be played, so here goes! for the ones i didn't bother hazarding a guess, I have no idea and stared at them for a good 15 seconds before giving up haha. :)
1. vegetable peeler
2. some sort of brush? no idea what for though!
3. grater
4. oil/vinegar pourer nozzle for bottles? (what are they called?)
5. wooden mallet
6. star shaped cutters
7. knife (if i need to be more specific i'd guess paring knife but i really can't tell)
8. either another kind of knife or a cheese grater/slicer thing
10. some sort of weapon for stabbing people with
11. a modern arty fruit basket?
14. dropper or baster
15. tongs?
16. fish slice/slotted spoon
17. star shaped piping nozzle tip
18. box grater
19. fork
20. spaghetti scooper ladle thing
At 20/1/09 02:53,
The Velveteen Box said…
I'll give it a go...
Peeler
Pastry brush
Mezzaluna
Bottle stopper/drizzler
Meat tenderiser
Cooker cutters
Knife
Cake slice
Salad tosser
Cork screw
Whisk
End of a blow torch
Nut cracker
Turkey baster
Tea strainer
Nutmeg grater
Piping tube
Grater
Fork
Pasta grabber
At 20/1/09 10:22,
Anonymous said…
Hmph. I am still bitter at having lost to my husband. On a technicality, no less!
At 20/1/09 10:32,
cookiecrumb said…
What wonderful photos. I am stunned.
At 20/1/09 11:59,
ChrisB said…
I could have a strab at most but I don't expect family are allowed. There is one photo that I can really see anything!
At 20/1/09 14:03,
Anonymous said…
This was fun (and tough)! Here are my guesses:
1. Peeler (shown from top down)
2. Pastry brush or macro shot of twine/rope end
3. Edge of butter slicer
4. Olive oil spigot
5. Wooden mallet
6. Edge of tart pan or biscuit cutter
7. knife handle
8. Pastry server
9. Glass candlestick
10. corkscrew or vintage drill piece
11. bottom of whisk
12. screw-in juicing trumpet
13. ice cream or cookie dough scoop
14. turkey baster
15. restaurant number or menu holder
16. martini shaker top
17. pastry star tip
18. top view of box grater
19. side view of fork
20. pasta fork
At 20/1/09 18:16,
Anonymous said…
OMG, if I don't pass, will you take my blog away! ;-)
I think the other commentors have already figured them all out, so I will just tell you which pictures I like best - that would have to be #6, 11 and 13. Great photos, perfect for any kitchen.
At 20/1/09 23:40,
Passionate Eater said…
This is a great idea for a party icebreaker. I am flabbergasted as to what #3 and #9 could possibly be. I am on the edge of my seat, waiting for your answers!
My guesses:
1. Vegetable/Fruit Peeler
2. Basting Brush
3. [HELP HERE SAM! PLEASE!]
4. Frosting Piping Tip
5. Mallet for Crab/Meat Tenderizer
6. Cookie Cutter
7. Large Knife
8. Dining Knife
9. [SAM?! HELP!!]
10. Corkscrew (Old Skool Kind)
11. Whisk
12. Nutmeg Grinder
13. Ice Cream Scoop
14. Baster
15. Tea Ball
16. Spatula
17. Metal Drink Shaker Lid
18. Box Grater
19. Fork
20. Pasta Serving Utensil
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At 21/1/09 02:06,
Jen said…
Okay, here are my guesses:
peeler
pastry brush
microplane
bottle stop
mallet
biscuit cutter (snowflake)
knife
pie slice
glass lemon squeezer (hard to see)
cork screw
whisk
corer
ice cream scoop
baster
tongs
fish slice
star piping nozzle
box grater
fork
spaghetti fork
some of the photos are really beautiful and sculptural. Really brings home that beauty is all around, depending on where you want to see it. Looking forward to knowing what some of them actually are.
At 21/1/09 08:29,
Anonymous said…
1. veggie peeler
2. basting brush
3. mezzaluna
4. oil pour spout
5. mallet
6. star cookie cutters
7. knife
8. cake slicer
9. punch ladle
10. corkscrew
11. whisk
12. corer
13. cherry/olive pitter
14. baster
15. tea ball
16. spatula
17. pastry tip
18. grater
19. fork
20. spaghetti spoon
What fabulous photos! I love these utilitarian things being seen in a new light.
At 22/1/09 09:53,
Dallas_Bitchin'Kitchen said…
Ok, I started off knowing what most of them are, but you stumped me around 16. What a fun game to play with, I'm assuming, fellow foodies!
At 22/1/09 12:42,
Anonymous said…
my guesses, quickly, before i read what others have guessed. great photos by the way.
1. vegetable peeler
2. pastry brush
3. cheese slicer?
4. Pourer
5. Mallet
6. Cookie cutter
7. Haft of a knife
8. Cheese knife
9. Too faint to discern – something glass?
10. Corkscrew
11. Whisk
12. Apple corer? Nutmeg grater?
13. Instrument of torture
14. Bulb baster
15. Tea ball
16. Egg/mushroom slicer?
17. Pastry bag tip
18. Box grater
19. Fork
20. Pronged-ladle/pasta spoon
At 22/1/09 20:56,
bs said…
your photos are just beautiful! i probably can't do much better than the folks who have already guessed, but i am offering:
1) peeler
2) pastry brush
3) grill press
4) bottle stopper/nozzle
5) meat tenderizer
6) a cookie cutter, maybe maple leaf shaped?
7) steak knife
8) cake server
9) a foil cupcake liner?
10) icepick
11) whisk
12) the inside of a rotary grater
13) ?? is that some kind of pasta making doodad?
14) turkey baster
15) tea ball
16) coil whisk
17) tip for piping icing
18) box grater
19) fork
20) pasta fork
this would make an excellent set of prints for the kitchen!
At 27/1/09 10:01,
Anonymous said…
A bit late but here nonetheless...
1. peeler
2. pastry brush
3. mandoline
4. cherry pitter? Wine stopper?
5. mallet
6. cookie cutter [a snowflake?]
7. knife
8. cake serving knife? [with a fancy handle!]
9. cheesecloth? Dry ice?? [a la Joey from Friends: “A ghost!”]
10. corkscrew... oooh, ice pick!
11. whisk
12. corer
13. scoop
14. baster
15. tea ball
16. cocktail strainer
17. pastry tip
18. box grater
19. fork
20. pasta fork
Oh my. Faffing around at work is lovely - thank you!
Launched my own food blog last week and would love for you to pop in some time!
Cheers,
*Heather*
http://squirrelbread.wordpress.com
At 2/2/09 15:41,
Anonymous said…
Oh, Pink Monkey loves games and quizzes!
This is what she thinks:
1. Veggie peeler
2. Pastry brush
3. I don't know
4. Wine cork stopper
5. Meat tenderizer to bash the meat soft
6. Cookie cutter
7. Paring knife to pare things
8. Pie server so we can all have pie
9. I have no idea but it looks sparkly and pretty
10. Wine opener to screw the cork out
11. A thing that Houdini made to entertain kids while their parents cooked
12. A rolly thing to make indents on pasta
13. I don't know but it looks scary
14. Baster to baste foods with liquid
15. Tongs!
16. Spatula!
17. I don't know but it looks weird
18. Cheese grater or grater for other foods that are grate-able
19. Fork
20. Pasta ladler
Yay, that was fun.
At 2/2/09 17:59,
Xavier Kreiss said…
Hi
I was thinking of a few answers but most of them have already been found.
But I wanted to say I'm delighted to have found your mouth-watering and elegant site! I shall certainly come back.
As for Fred, please convey to him the amicales salutations of a fellow-countryman ( I come from near Versailles, but have lived in London these last 30 years).
Bien à vous,
Xavier
At 16/2/09 15:12,
Anonymous said…
WOW love the photography here - love the white background with the silver/gray. Nice work.
At 16/2/09 15:25,
Anonymous said…
Well, I got all but #9, which I couldn't see for some reason. Clever.
We have most of these items, but living in downtown San Francisco means we don't use them much. We dine out too much, but it's fun!
I also have a blog about San Francisco Quirky San Francisco ... maybe we can trade links?
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