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THE GREAT BRITISH QUIZ
Do you know your British puddings and pies? Put your knowledge of the country’s traditional dishes, snacks and sauces to the test Which English county is famed for its hotpot, a meat and vegetable stew topped with sliced potatoes? a) Lincolnshire b) Lancashire c) Kent
The three points of the ‘Yorkshire Triangle’ are Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell. Which fruit is grown here? Cawl refers to a traditional broth or soup of which country in the UK? At which historic royal palace can you visit the Chocolate Kitchens (below)?
What’s the difference between a Devonshire and a Cornish cream tea?
Which snack is Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire famous for? a) Sausage rolls b) Scotch eggs c) Pork pies
First served in the south west of England, what name is given to a pastry pocket (above) stuffed with beef, turnips, potatoes and onions? Which of the following ingredients is not in Worcestershire sauce? a) Molasses b) Tomatoes c) Anchovies
A school near Windsor is famous for producing prime ministers and a summer dessert of meringue, cream and strawberries. What is it? Which London landmark inspired the name for HP Sauce? What are the strips of toast used to dip in a soft-boiled egg commonly known as?
‘Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o the puddin’-race!’ What (pictured above) is the Scottish poet Robert Burns addressing? Unscramble WE TALK TABLER to find a classic sweet pie from Derbyshire made with jam and almonds.
Which word refers to a layered dessert of cream, fruit, custard and sponge cake that’s a special-occasion favourite (above)?
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What name is given to a British cold meal of bread, cheese and onions, usually accompanied by butter and pickle?
ANSWERS 1 In Devon it’s cream first, then jam; in Cornwall it’s the other way around 2 a ploughman’s 3 c) pork pies 4 haggis 5 Bakewell tart 6 b) Lancashire 7 Cornish pasty 8 b) tomatoes 9 trifle 10 rhubarb 11 Wales 12 Hampton Court 13 Eton 14 Houses of Parliament 15 soldiers
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