If you like trivia games then this is a contest you will enjoy. Come play trivia with us and get a chance of winning a copy of our cookbook Traditional Dominican Cookery. The rules are simple:

This is what you have to do to win:
On February 29 we'll post 10 questions in this same thread. By March 3, 2008 you should have sent your reply to us via private message, whoever gets the most correct answers will win. If more than one people get all 10 answers right then the first one to send the message wins. The questions are related to Dominican cuisine or cooking in general.

And the small print:
Open only to participants who reside in the Dominican Republic, EU, US, and Canada. We reserve the right to make any changes to this contest as we see fit. Fraudulent entries will be removed. Final results are final. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. More stuff could be added later. Etc.


February 22, 2008


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Did I miss the questions?

No, we've had a slight delay - please bear with us.

OK - we're running a week late but apart from that, nothing has changed. Watch out for the questions on Friday!

This is what you have to do to win:
On Friday, March 7th we'll post 10 questions in this same thread. By Monday, March 10th, 2008 you should have sent your reply to us via private message, whoever gets the most correct answers will win. If more than one people get all 10 answers right then the first one to send the message wins. The questions are related to Dominican cuisine or cooking in general.

Thanks for your patience and Good Luck!

And the small print:
Open only to participants who reside in the Dominican Republic, EU, US, and Canada. We reserve the right to make any changes to this contest as we see fit. Fraudulent entries will be removed. Final results are final. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. More stuff could be added later. Etc.

1. What's the difference between locrio and asopao and what do they have in common?
2. What is the Dominican equivalent of Mexican/Central American tamales called?
3. Who is the author of El origen de la cocina dominicana?
4. Which countries would you be in if served: (a) feijão com arroz, (b) ropa vieja, (c) papas a lo pobre, (d) cuy asado, (e) alcapurrias.
5. What is another name for tostones, especially in Venezuela, Panama and Colombia?
6. Paella, risotto, pilau - India, Spain, Italy: match the countries with the rice dishes.
7. What is the main ingredient of Majarete?
8. What do Venezuelans call bananas?
9. Mondongo, casabe, quipe: what are the origins of these Dominican delicacies?
10. Which parts of the DR are associated with (a) chen-chen, (b) cepa de apio, (c) chicharron de leche?

Answers by Private Message to Aunt Ilana - competition closes at 6:00pm Dominican time, Monday 10th March 2008.

Good luck!

Come on, let's have your entries!

Remember - the deadline is 6pm DR time today - another seven or so hours to get your entries in!