Food and Drink Herbs and Spices 1. In Shakespear's Hamlet, which herb is said to be 'for rememberance' ? answer 2. Is parsley an annual, biennial or perennial plant ? answer 3. Is French or Russian tarragon normally used in cooking ? answer 4. In which two European countries is caraway often used to to flavour breads and pastries ? answer 5. What is the main problem with growing mint in the garden ? answer 6. From which flower does the expensive spice of saffron come from ? answer 7. Which of the following plants are hardy annuals: sage, borage, chives, sorrell, dill ? answer 8. In what form is angelica normally used for decorating cakes and desserts ? answer 9. The traditional French blend of 'fines herbes' includes chervil, chives and tarragon. What is the fourth herb ? answer 10. Which herb was regarded as a symbol of immortality by the Greeks and Romans ? answer 11. Fresh coriander leaves are used in Indian cookery and the rest of the plant can also be cooked and eaten. Which vegetable family does it belong to ? answer 12. Which herb is used to flavour the tomato-based sauce on pizza ? answer 13. Sage is now a familiar herb in the kitchen. What was its main purpose in the Middle Ages ? answer 14. Which is milder: American mustard or Dijon mustard ? answer 15. With which type of dish would you use lemon balm as a flavouring ? answer 16. What type of soil does thyme prefer ? answer 17. In the Middle East, cardamom is used in coffee and in Europe it flavours cakes. In France and the United States, its oil is used for a purpose unconnected with cookery. What do they use it for ? answer 18. With what type of food are juniper berries most often used ? answer 19. Which part of a ginger plant does the spice come from ? answer 20. What is a mixture of dried thyme, bay and parsley enclosed in a muslin bag called ? answer 21. Which herb sends cats into ecstacies ? answer 22. What type of flavour does the vegetable fennel have ? answer 23. Camomile is often used in herbal tea. What is it said to promote ? answer 24. The curry plant has a very spicy aroma and silver leaves. What colour are the flowers of the plant ? answer 25. Which of the following is not a herb or spice, savoury, soapwort, soy, sassafras ? answer HOME | ABOUT US | CONTACT US | HELP Copyright © Quiz.co.uk Site Sponsored by Image Internet

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