Food Lover? Go Through Our Buffet And Get A Foodie IQ!
- by Erica Blair
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Today we are embarking on a culinary journey- one that will have everyone's stomachs rumbling when it is all finished. That's right! We are heading to the buffet and serving up some spectacular comfort food. It is all we can eat, so grab a plate and join us for a quiz that tests your foodie IQ like no other!
We wind our way through the buffet from tapas to dessert, sampling the best dishes from Greece, Italy, parts of Asia and Germany. Each question has at least two delicious options to choose from and the decision made will clue us into how sophisticated a person's culinary palate is. Pick from an array of decadent pasta, build the perfect taco and even choose what the perfect popcorn seasoning is. We end with a massive dessert bar that will satisfy each and every sweet tooth! Prepare to go on a journey that will leave the taste buds feeling amazing. Who thinks they know what great food is? It is time to prove it by showing culinary chops off in this quiz.
Who is hungry for the challenge? Step up and get ready to chow down on all your favorites. Let's go!
What size plate is best?
This question might seem innocent enough, but it really speaks volumes about culinary taste and style! The plate is the canvas for all of the delicious food that is about to be piled in over the course of this quiz, so its design has to be totally right. Choose a size below.
What does the plate look like?
Now that we have the size down, lets talk about the aestetics of the plate! Will we go with one that is square and modern, or round and traditional? Which canvas will be the best way to display our piles of delcious foods from all around the world? Choose one that best suits your personal tastes below.
Let’s take a trip around the world! Where should we start?
Most buffets feature a dazzling array of options from all around the world. We can take a trip without even using our passports when we stand in line at the buffet. Of course, there needs to be a jumping off point; the place that starts the culinary journey into deliciousness. What is it? Choose below.
Let’s start with tapas. Pick one!
Let's start small, shall we? Tapas are delcious little bites of food that are designed to get the taste buds excited and ready to launch into the big meal. Tapas originally come from Spain, but have been adopted by all sorts of different types of cultures as a fun way to serve and showcase food. Choose a tapa.
Now pick a soup
What kind of meals start off with soup? Why, the best kinds of course! Who does not love a steaming bowl of comforting soup? Starting off the meal right means diving into a delicious broth full of veggies, meats and noodles. We have two delicious options below, so pick your fave and let's move on.
Next stop- Mediterranean. What goes on the plate?
The Mediterranean diet has long been celebrated for its ability to blend a delicious spread of food with healthy ingredients for a meal that is both nutritious and super delicious. Below, we have outlined some of the best Mediterranean foods in the world, and it is your difficult job to choose just one.
Choose one more Mediterranean fave
Okay! We are feeling a little bit generous so we'll offer the option to choose one more delicious Mediterranean dish from the two choices below. Will you go with sweet and luschious baklava or veer more towards a Greek traditional favorite- stuffed grape leaves? There are no wrong answers, so choose a fave!
Do we need another plate?
Chances are, the plate is getting a little full with all of thoses tasty tapas and two delcious Mediterranean dishes. What is better at a buffet? Should we keep piling on the goodness, or swap out the plate for another one? This question comes down to personal preference, so be honest! Choose below.
Next stop- Asian. What food is first on the list?
We're heading towards everyone's favorite part of the buffet, the Asian food station. Asian food is so famously delicious because it combines some of the best flavors in the world in a salty, sweet, bitter, spicy and sour combination that is totally unique to the region. Many have tried to copy the cuisine, but few have succeeded.
Rice or noodles with that?
Most Asian dishes come with a very delicious sauce so we do not want to miss one drop of the yumminess. What better to mop up the sauce than a big, steaming bowl or rice or some homemade noodles. Let us know what pick is best for accompanying your incredible Asian main dish. Choose rice or noodles below.
Pasta time! Pick the most delicious one
What kind of buffet would be missing a pasta station? Not one we want to eat at! This pasta station has it all; piles of delicious pasta and noodles accompanied by decadent sauces. Pasta is the ultimate comfort food and we have no doubt that everyone can look at the options below and choose a favorite.
What a little extra cheese?
Now that our plates are piled high with the good stuff we have the option of sprinkling on a little extra cheese. This is a matter of personal preference- some pasta purists prefer the sauce to shine on its own and others think that cheesier is always better? When it comes to shredding on that parmasean, what is the right awnser?
Time for another tapa- is it Buffalo Wings or Chicken Skewers?
By now, the plate is piled high with deliciousness, but that just means it is time to switch it up a little bit. Let's pull ourselves away from the pasta (we know, it's really difficult) and move on over to another station. We have the choice of two tapas; chicken skewers and buffalo wings. Both look tasty but we can only choose one.
We are at the Seafood Station! What's the pick of the day?
Here's what we all have been waiting for. Seafood! We have all the best foods pulled from the ocean; pink grilled salmon served up with some lemon wedges, buttery lobster, decadent shrimp scampi and delicate scallops that are the freshest that we've ever tasted. It's tempting to grab all four, but there can only be one.
Okay, okay, grab another bite of seafood
We are feeling pretty generous today and we know how much fresh seafood makes everyone's mouth water, so we'll offer the chance to select one more favorite from the choices below. How about some tasty baked catfish, cooked to perfection? Or some crispy and zesty crab cakes? Choose one.
The plate is pretty full. Should we set it down and grab another?
Wow, the plate is so full that it is nearly teetering over and we still have a bunch more stations to get through in our mega buffet! We have two options- keep piling on the delicious goodness, or set down the plate and grab another one. The choice is a personal preference with no wrong answer.
Now it is time for the veggies. Pick a fave!
Whose mom didn't tell them that they had to eat their veggies to grow up strong? The same holds true, even if we are now all grown up! Veggies give us the nutrients we need to get through our days and are an important part of the diet. Even though pastas drowning in creamy sauce are awesomely tasty, let's listen to our mommas and get some veggies.
Round it off with another veggie side to really get those nutrients
Let's make our mommas proud. What is better than one serving of veggies? Two, of course! Time to serve up one more helping of goodness. Choose between a crisp, delicious green salad and some yummy baked sweet potatoes that are bursting with flavor. Which one sounds most tasty? Choose below.
Time to travel to Italy! What is first on the plate?
All right! Now that we have our veggies down, it is time to get back to the good stuff. Nobody makes food quite like Italians, and the boot is famous for its inventive pastas, delcious pizzas and so much more. Our trip to Italy starts off with some traditional favorites that are just oozing with flavor. Choose one.
Pick another Italian dish to really round off the meal
We just can't get enough of Italy, which is why we decided that there needed to be one more dish to really round off this part of the buffet. We can only choose one more, so make it really count. Will it be garlicky and delicious clams with pasta or bruschetta crowned with tomatoes and olive oil?
We’ve arrived at the grilling station. Choose a meat
Here we are at the grilling station and there are piles of sizzling meat to choose from! Each is cooked to perfection and charred up just a little bit on the outside for that crispy flavor that we all know and love. Get the plate ready! It is time to choose a grilled meat. Is it ribs, chicken, roast beef, or will one pass?
Now let’s head to the tropics. Pick an island inspired treat
Nothing says fresh like island food. Since this buffet has it all, we've set aside a delicious little corner to explore the tasty treats and sensations of the tropics. Depending on the mood, choose between a fresh coconut or zesty papaya salad. How about some spicy jerk chicken or warm red beans and rice?
Grab one more island treat
There are too many delicious foods in the islands to only be limited to one! It is time to try out another delectable dish from near the equator. This time, we went fruit inspired with some tropical natural treats that are destined to tempt your tastebuds. Is it time for a fruit salad or a plate of mango and sticky rice?
No buffet is complete without a swing through Germany. Grab an item
Germany lends itself so well to buffets because the cuisine is full of decadent, creamy dishes, starches and sausages. German food is the ultimate stick-to-the-ribs variety, a feast of comfort staples and thick sauces. We love German food and are willing to be that just about everyone does too!
Select one more German fave
We can't move on without putting one of these German favorites on our plates! German potato salad is out of this world; a bacon studded masterpiece that is best served warm. On the other hand, there is really nothing like a hot, salted pretzel to round off the meal. Choose a favorite.
It is pizza time!
We were sad to leave Germany, but then we remembered that the pizza station was right around the corner! Who does not love a great slice of pizza pie? Create your own masterpiece from the four choices below. Will it be simple and delicious margarita or a veggie laden delight? Choose one.
Should we top it off with red pepper flakes?
Here is a question that comes down to personal preference. When it comes to pizza, some like it hot and spicy while others prefer the natural flavor of the sauce, crust and various topppings to shine through. There is no right or wrong way to chow down on a slice of pizza, so choose what sounds best below.
Onto the popcorn station! Choose a type of popcorn
This buffet puts a premium on fun, which is why we decided to have a whimsical and tasty popcorn station! That is right, popcorn lovers, we have arrived in your heaven. There are several different types of popcorn to choose from so grab a favorite from the options below and we'll continue on.
Now let's build some tacos!
Now that we have our popcorn fix, it is time for another buffet staple: the taco bar. This one is build your own, so choose the protein and lets get started! Who doesn't love a tasty and spicy chicken taco? What about a steak taco with the fixings, or a pork taco smothered in mozzarella cheese?
Welcome to the French fry bar! What should we drizzle on our fries?
Who wants fries with that? Everyone knows that the best thing that ever happened to a potato was when it was sliced up thin and deep fried. French fries are an addictive little addition to any awesome buffet! When it comes to snacking on these beauties, what kind of sauce goes best? Choose below.
Enough fried food! Let's hit up the fruit bar
We never thought we'd say this, but we're about all fried fooded out at this point. Our plate is piled really high with all the heavy stuff, so it is time to lighten things up with some fresh fruit. Fortunately, we have arrived at the fruit bar where tons of options await us! Choose a favorite from the four options below.
Grab one more piece of fruit
We have had our fill of fried and cheesy food, so let's do something good for our bodies and grab one more piece of fruit. It is delicious, nutritious and it will tide us over until we make our way over to the glorious dessert part of the buffet. Yep! We still have dessert to look forward to, but for the time being- pick a fruit.
There's only room for one more station. What will it be?
We are not quite at the dessert station just yet! There is room on the plate (and in the belly) for one more savory and delicious bit of food- as long as it is light. Sushi and oysters are both tasty and light enough to save room for that ever-important dessert. Choose which one is destined to be on your plate.
Time for the dessert bar! New plate?
We're all finished with the savory options and it is time to get on to dessert. This question all comes down to a matter of personal preference; should we put our dessert on the existing plate or grab a new one for the sweet stuff? There are no right or wrong answers, so just let us know what feels best.
Donut bar time! Choose a donut
It is the time that we have all been waiting for- the dessert bar! Our dessert bar is totally comprehensive and has all your faves, starting off with one of the best, compact sweet treats on the planet. Donuts of course! These yummy treats have been elevated from breakfast fare to full-on decadent desserts.
There is a chocolate fountain! What is begging to be dipped into it?
The best dessert buffet ever has a chocolate fountain (of course)! This fountain is gushing with delicious chocolate and surrounded by sweet treats that would be so much better if they were drenched in chocolatey goodness. Let's get on it! Choose a treat to dunk in the fountain from the options below.
Cupcakes or cake slices?
This is probably one of the most difficult questions that anyone has ever been faced with, but do your best! The dessert table contains both cute and tasty cupcakes of all flavors and slices of the most tempting cake imaginable, but there can only be one choice on the plate. What will it be? Choose below.
It is the build-a-sundae bar! Choose a topping
Saved room for ice cream? We hope so, because this buffet has one of the best sundae bars that anyone can ever dream of. There are piles of ice cream from vanilla to triple fudge, and a whole host of topics to create the sundae of your dreams. What is the first thing that should go on the sundae?
Finally, it’s a tray of little tiny desserts. Choose one
We're winding down our buffet experience, which is good because we sure could not eat another bite! There is one final sweet, tempting bite though- in the form of tiny, adorable desserts. These bite sized morsels serve up a giant dose of sugary goodness in miniature form! Which one sound best?
Finally, is the meal capped off with coffee or tea?
There is nothing like a hot beverage to cap off a delicious meal. There seems to be two camps when it comes to how to end an awesome dinner; either coffee or tea. Who loves a strong cup of brew? On the other hand, who thinks that a nice mint tea aids the digestion? There is no wrong answer!
