Pub Quiz

Which French term describes the mixture of flour and fat cooked together to thicken sauces and soups?

• Veloute

• Béchamel

• Consommé

• Roux

What is the name of the Japanese cooking technique involving food grilled on skewers, often over charcoal?

• Yakitori

• Sashimi

• Tempura

• Sukiyaki

In wine tasting, what does the term “legs” refer to?

• The droplets that form and run down the inside of a wine glass, indicating alcohol or sugar content.

• The stems of the grapes used in winemaking.

• The length of time wine is aged in barrels.

• The type of glass used for serving wine.

Which European cheese is legally protected and can only be produced in a region of northern Italy using partially skimmed cow’s milk?

• Parmigiano-Reggiano

• Roquefort

• Gouda

• Brie

Identify this unusual fruit

• Jackfruit

• Durian

• Mangosteen

• Rambutan

What is the term for the dry-aging process used in preparing premium beef, during which meat is stored at near-freezing temperatures for weeks?

• Dry curing / Dry aging

• Wet brining

• Flash freezing

• Sous vide

What is the capital city of New Zealand?

• Auckland

• Wellington

• Christchurch

• Dunedin

Which European river flows through the most countries?

• Danube

• Rhine

• Seine

• Thames

Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which African country?

• Tanzania

• Kenya

• Uganda

• Ethiopia

Which US state is closest to Russia?

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• California

• Washington