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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant feature of Goan food?

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

    In which region of India is the Varadi cuisine popular?

    <p>Vidarbha</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the role of fish in Goan cuisine?

    <p>It is a staple ingredient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with developing mother sauces?

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

    What is the significance of Assam Panta Ilish?

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

    What is the staple food in Maharashtra?

    <p>Bread and Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of the Assamese cuisine?

    <p>It is a blend of different indigenous styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diet pattern of the facultative vegetarians?

    <p>They eat fish and meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tenga</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Brigade System</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Nouvelle Cuisine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Communard</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Poissonnier</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Risi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Casu marzu</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?

    <p>Pesto</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mascarpone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Conchigliette</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Gorgonzola</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Agnolotti</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Provatura</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Trenette</p> Signup and view all the answers

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