F&N CULINARY TRADITIONS

Question 1

Definition of cuisine

Answer 1

Style of cooking and eating that is characteristic of a particular region or country developed over many centuries

Question 2

2 factors cuisine is influenced by

Answer 2

1. Geography and climate affect what is grown, caught and gathered
2. Immigration - bringing traditional food habits to a new country

Question 3

Definition of multicultural

Answer 3

People of different races, ethnicity and nationalities living in a communities

Question 4

2 things traditional cuisines use

Answer 4

1. Distinctive ingredients
   2.specific cooking methods, equipment and presentation style

Question 5

6 ways the uk has adapted to specialist cuisines

Answer 5

1. Increase of specialist shops
2. ready meals - frozen
3. Dried ingredients - pasta and noodles
4. Supermarkets have dedicated isles
5. Recipes adapted to our taste - tikka masala
6. Providing jars of ready made sauce

Question 6

How does religion affect culinary traditions

(Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Christianity)

Answer 6

Hindu : no beef- Diwali dhal, pakora, samosa
Muslim : no pork-Ramadan Eid al fitr
Jewish : no pork, Shabbat Challah
Christianity : Turkey, Christmas pudding, pancakes

Question 7

Geographical features of the uk

Answer 7

Island surrounded by sea water
Plenty of land to rear and grow food

Question 8

Staple foods of Britain

Answer 8

Wheat + potatoes

Question 9

How has British culture been influenced

Answer 9

Romans - brought fruits herbs and spices + cheese making and pheasant
Anglo Saxons - fruits like raspberries poor people ate bread + porridge + pigs used for meat preserved by salt

Question 10

British eating patterns

Answer 10

3 meals a day, elevenses + afternoon tea

Question 11

British cooking methods

Answer 11

Stew, bake and boil

Question 12

British meal presentation

Answer 12

Ketchup, mint sauce.
Vegetables and meat

Question 13

Traditional breads of Britain

Answer 13

Crumpets, hot cross bun, English muffin

Question 14

Traditional British dishes

Answer 14

Sausage and mash
Fish and chips
Roast dinner

Question 15

Traditional British desserts

Answer 15

Banoffee pie
Bread and butter pudding
Apple crumble

Question 16

Traditional British dairy products

Answer 16

Wensleydale
Stilton
Double Gloucester
Red Leicester

Question 17

Traditional British cooking methods

Answer 17

Gas electric cookers, agas, microwave

Question 18

Geographical features of France

Answer 18

Relatively low lying plains
Mountain ranges
Coastal

Question 19

French Staple foods

Answer 19

Wheat (bread)
Cheese (cows milk)

Question 20

Traditional French cooking methods

Answer 20

Sautéing and flambé

Question 21

French eating patterns

Answer 21

3 meals a day
An afternoon snack (4-6pm)

Question 22

How has France been influenced

Answer 22

Romans + medieval banquets + renaissance innovations

Question 23

Traditional French cooking equipment

Answer 23

Dutch oven
Cocotte

Question 24

Presentation of French meals

Answer 24

Dijon mustard
Julienne
Different height and dimensions

Question 25

Traditional French breads

Answer 25

Baguette Brioche Fougasse

Question 26

Traditional French meals

Answer 26

Ratatouille Beef bourguignon Cassoulet

Question 27

Traditional French desserts

Answer 27

Profiteroles Crème brûlée Crème caramel

Question 28

Traditional French dairy products

Answer 28

Brie Camembert Emmental

Question 29

Geographical features of Spain

Answer 29

High land Rivers running to coast Mountains

Question 30

Staple Spanish foods

Answer 30

Olive oil Rice

Question 31

Traditional Spanish cooking methods

Answer 31

Charcoal grilling Stewing Frying

Question 32

Spanish eating patterns

Answer 32

4-5 meals a day Lunch between 2 + 4pm 3 main meals + 2 smaller ones

Question 33

How has Spain been influenced

Answer 33

The Arabs (eggplant and saffron) Romans Jews

Question 34

Traditional Spanish cooking equipment

Answer 34

Mortar and pestle Paella pan Ramekin Tortilla press

Question 35

Spanish Presentation of meals

Answer 35

Aioli and saffron

Question 36

Traditional Spanish breads

Answer 36

Pan de payes Pan Gallego Pan de alfacar

Question 37

Traditional Spanish meals

Answer 37

Paella Patatas bravas Tortilla

Question 38

Spanish desserts

Answer 38

Churros Flan Natillas

Question 39

Traditional Spanish dairy products

Answer 39

Manchego Mahon Cabrales

Question 40

Geographical features of china

Answer 40

Mountains Sandy desserts Forests

Question 41

Chinese staple food

Answer 41

Rice Wheat

Question 42

What was Chinese cuisine influenced by

Answer 42

European missionaries Japanese traders

Question 43

Chinese eating patterns

Answer 43

3 meals a day 4-6 cold dishes 8-10 hot dishes

Question 44

Traditional Chinese cooking equipment

Answer 44

Wok Cleaver Rice cooker Bamboo steamer

Question 45

Presentation of Chinese food

Answer 45

In the middle of the table Multiple dishes

Question 46

Traditional Chinese bread

Answer 46

Flaky sesame breads (shao bing) Steamed buns (mantou) Flatbread (Jian bing)

Question 47

Traditional Chinese meals

Answer 47

Soul dumplings Fried rice Chow mein

Question 48

Traditional Chinese desserts

Answer 48

Moon cakes Red bean buns Soy milk pudding

Question 49

Chinese dairy products

Answer 49

Rushan Paneer Dahi

Question 50

Main crops of china Britain and Spain

Answer 50

China (rice) Britain(wheat) Spain(maize)

Question 51

Spices from different countries

Answer 51

Italy (oregano) India(cumin) Spain(saffron)

Question 52

4 reasons to eat whole grain cereal

Answer 52

Fibre (helps to make you feel full for longer) Provides vitamins and minerals Reduces risk of diabetes Keeps control of cholesterol