Exam 1: British Isles

Which sauce listed here is traditionally served with roast beef in England?

What types of foods are traditionally served with afternoon tea in England and throughout the British Isles?

Savory puddings and pies are popular throughout the British Isles.

While the British Isles are found in northern latitude, what causes the warm, breezy summers and cool winters?

Although the people of the British Isles live on islands, seafood is not an important part of their diets; most prefer lamb and beef to seafood.

Because of very short growing seasons, which vegetables listed below are found abundantly in Irish cooking?

Which invading culture to the British Isles was responsible for introducing smoking and salt curing as a way of preserving seafood and particularly fish?

Cock-a-leekie is an Irish soup full of cabbage and potatoes.

Kippers are a delicacy that is enjoyed throughout the British Isles and particularly England and Scotland. What are they?

Which condiment listed here is traditionally served with English Fish and Chips?

When was the British Empire at its height of superiority in global expansion?

Which description below is for the snack food found throughout the British Isles known as Cornish Pasties?

Which of the following countries is a part of the island of Great Britain along with England and Scotland?

Much of British cuisine utilizes few spices giving it the bland reputation that still survives today.

Which of the following is a type of blue veined cheese from England?

What is the most popular semi hard cheese from England?

What is the preferred method for cooking mutton in England and Ireland?

What destroyed the potato crop in Ireland in 1840 causing mass starvation and mass exodus?

Welsh rarebit is a melted cheese dish that is served with dry toast.

Which was the first major influence over the cuisine of the British Isles starting around 55 BC?