The First Quiz Of The Year

I am returning the quiz.. Believe it or not it didn't attract many visits so depending on how this one turns out I may do it again periodically.

1. Vouvray is a white wine from the Loire Valley near the city of Tours in France. The primary grape is Chenin Blanc but what is the secondary grape you may find in Vouvray that few people know of?

2. Using proper etiquette how should a guest sip their soup using the spoon?

3. Syllabub is a dessert made of whipped cream , white wine to which sherry or brandy may be added , lemon and sugar. Who was the Queen of England at the time this dessert was introduced?

4. What is the principal grape variety in the wine Cheval Blanc?

5. Bistrouille or bistouille is a term used in Northern France for a mixture of brandy and what else?

6. What is a Palindrome? Not cooking or wine related. 2 bonus points.

Quiz Day

This week's Thursday quiz will be followed by answers 24 hours from now so everyone has a chance to participate. Hope you are all having fun and getting in the festive spirit.

Here is goes.

1. Hops in beer only come from the flower and leaves of the hop plant. Now what purpose do hops serve in making beer?

2. Rotundifolia is a grape native to what country?

3. What is the purpose of a spill rail on a bar?

4. Does the grape variety Gerwurztraminer lend itself to a wine that is very acidic or barely having any acidity at all?

5. People who are allergic to any kind of wheat in their food have a "what" allergy? What is this type of allergy referred to as?

The Answers

Okay it was pretty easy this week for everybody I can see that. Here are the answers.

1. Frog's Legs.

2. Cherry Brandy.

3. Canneloni.

4. Capon.

5. Pinot Noir.

That is it.

Not Busy Yet and It Is The Quiz Already

Today I am off to the dentist to see about a tooth or two that needs fixing. Not one of my most favourite things to do. I have been off the last two nights and have been thoroughly enjoying it. Nine more nights I work before Christmas and to be honest it hasn't really even started to be busy yet.

So here is this week's quiz.

1. Cuisses de grenouille means what in English?

2. In a Singapore Sling cocktail what fruit flavoured liqueur is floated on the top?

3. Give me the name of a tube or square shaped pasta that can be stuffed with meat , fish , or cheese and baked with butter or with a cream sauce and cheese?

4. Give me the name of the bird that weighs between 5 and 7 pounds and is a castrated male chicken?

5. Oregon has a climate that is best suited to what type of grape variety? Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Tempranillo , Sangiovese , Baco Noir , or Pinot Noir?