From Hard Times to Sweet Cravings – Discover the Story Behind Quebec’s Comfort Dessert! thumbnail
From Hard Times to Sweet Cravings – Discover the Story Behind Quebec’s Comfort Dessert! thumbnail

From Hard Times to Sweet Cravings – Discover the Story Behind Quebec’s Comfort Dessert!

10th - 12th grades
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1 Question
30 seconds
Q.

What does “Pouding chômeur” literally translate to in English?


Rich man's pudding

Lazy pudding

Unemployed person’s pudding

Cheap cake

2 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Which Canadian province is most associated with Pouding chômeur?


Ontario

Quebec

Alberta

Manitoba

3 Question
30 seconds
Q.

When was Pouding chômeur created?


1920s

1860s

1990s

2000s

4 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Which historical event is linked to the creation of Pouding chômeur?


The Great Depression

Canadian Confederation

World War II

French Revolution

5 Question
30 seconds
Q.

What sweet syrup is commonly poured over Pouding chômeur before baking?


Honey

Corn syrup

Maple syrup

Chocolate sauce

6 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Who is credited with creating Pouding chômeur?


Lumberjacks

Housewives/factory workers

Chefs in Montreal hotels

French royalty

7 Question
30 seconds
Q.

What kind of dessert is Pouding chômeur?


Pie

Mousse

Cake

Custard

8 Question
30 seconds
Q.

What two main ingredients make up the syrup sauce?


Honey and lemon

Maple syrup and cream

Butter and cocoa

Sugar and flour

9 Question
30 seconds
Q.

What does “chômeur” mean in French?


Rich

Sweet

Unemployed

Cooked

10 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Which type of sugar is traditionally used in Pouding chômeur syrup?


Brown sugar

White sugar

Icing sugar

Coconut sugar