British Isle Cuisines: Comfort Food & Nourishment
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What is the primary focus of the cuisine of Britain, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales?

  • Comfort and nourishment (correct)
  • Exploring exotic flavors
  • Indulgence and celebration
  • Showcasing culinary artistry

What was the result of colonization in modern British cuisine?

  • A peasant/poor cuisine that focused on survival (correct)
  • A focus on fine dining and haute cuisine
  • A emphasis on using rare and exotic ingredients
  • A blend of international flavors and cuisines

What was the primary way of life for ancient ancestors in the British Isles?

  • Trading with other cultures
  • Exploring and discovering new lands
  • Subsisting off of the land (correct)
  • Subsisting off of livestock and agriculture

What type of foods were part of the diet of ancient ancestors in the British Isles?

<p>Wild game and foraged plants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the historical relationship between Britain and its neighboring countries?

<p>Britain colonized Ireland, Scotland, and Wales (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant feature of Goan food?

<p>Use of Kokum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which region of India is the Varadi cuisine popular?

<p>Vidarbha (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the utensils in which food is served in Assamese cuisine?

<p>Mariya Tamul (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary influence on the dietary culture of the region?

<p>Hindu origins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of fish in Goan cuisine?

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Who is credited with developing mother sauces?

<p>Marie-Antoine Carême (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Assam Panta Ilish?

<p>It is a traditional platter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the staple food in Maharashtra?

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What is the philosophy of Fernand Point?

<p>Using the very best products, handling them the best way, and cooking them to highlight their qualities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of the Assamese cuisine?

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What is the diet pattern of the facultative vegetarians?

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What is the name of the dish that concludes a traditional meal in Assamese cuisine?

<p>Tenga (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the kitchen organizational system created by Escoffier?

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What is the term used to describe the emergence of a lighter cooking style that focuses on quality ingredients?

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What is the title of the chef who is responsible for preparing food for the staff?

<p>Communard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the chef who is responsible for cooking fish?

<p>Poissonnier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the chef who is responsible for supervising the pantry?

<p>Garde Manger (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Italian cheese is made from sheep's milk and is often used as a grating cheese?

<p>Pecorino (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Italian pasta shaped like a grain of rice?

<p>Risi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Italian cheese has maggots added to it during its maturation?

<p>Casu marzu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Italian pasta sauce made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil?

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Which Italian cheese is a type of cream cheese originally made in the Lombardy Region?

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What is the name of the Italian pasta shape that imitates seashells?

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Which Italian cheese is a type of blue-veined cheese from the outskirts of Milan?

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What is the name of the Italian pasta shape that is stuffed and formed by folding a circular piece?

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Which Italian cheese is a type of soft buffalo's milk cheese shaped in small balls and eaten fresh?

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What is the name of the Italian pasta shape that is long and thin, similar to linguine?

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