Last week it was time to put our carnival knowledge to the test, but did you manage to shake it like a tail feather?! Let's see how you did:
The city of _______ in Brazil hosts one of the most popular carnivals of the world today. Rio de Janeiro
The city of _______ in Italy is famous for its carnival. Venice
The city of _______ in France is famous for its carnival. Nice
The hat of the 'Gilles' of the Carnival of Binche in Belgium is covered by _______ feathers. Ostrich
Mardi Gras in America came from the city of _______. Mobile
_______ cake is a New Orleans speciality exclusive to Mardi Gras season. King
In scenic Galaxidi, Greece, Carnival festivities take place a bit later, according to the Greek Orthodox church calendar. Celebrations culminate in a peculiar 200-year-old tradition that sees revellers engage in a “war” using what kitchen staple as “ammunition”? Flour
Battles involving foodstuffs are a popular Carnival theme. At Carnival time in Ivrea, Italy, you may want to wear a helmet and goggles to protect yourself from all the flying… Oranges
Blending Christian customs with those of indigenous cultures and African slaves, the Carnival celebrations in which Colombian city can claim to be the second-largest in the world? Barranquilla
¡Arriba, arriba! Do share your scores and we can all get into the party mood and celebrate together!
Now, after all that excitement, perhaps a dose of something closer to home? Pop your chef's hat back on because we're returning to the kitchen... and maybe even venturing into the kitchen garden!
We've got a few more questions to ponder over this week, so let's put your knowledge of herbs and spices to the test!
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, which herb is said to be 'for remembrance'?
Is parsley an annual, biennial or perennial plant?
Is French or Russian tarragon normally used in cooking?
In which two European countries is caraway often used to to flavour breads and pastries?
What is the main problem with growing mint in the garden?
From which flower does the expensive spice of saffron come from?
Which of the following plants are hardy annuals: sage, borage, chives, sorrell, dill?
In what form is angelica normally used for decorating cakes and desserts?
The traditional French blend of 'fines herbes' includes chervil, chives and tarragon. What is the fourth herb?
Which herb was regarded as a symbol of immortality by the Greeks and Romans?
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?
Which herb is used to flavour the tomato-based sauce on pizza?
Sage is now a familiar herb in the kitchen. What was its main purpose in the Middle Ages?
Which is milder: American mustard or Dijon mustard?
With which type of dish would you use lemon balm as a flavouring?
What type of soil does thyme prefer?
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?
With what type of food are juniper berries most often used?
Which part of a ginger plant does the spice come from?
What is a mixture of dried thyme, bay and parsley enclosed in a muslin bag called?
Which herb sends cats into ecstasies?
What type of flavour does the vegetable fennel have?
Camomile is often used in herbal tea. What is it said to promote?
The curry plant has a very spicy aroma and silver leaves. What colour are the flowers of the plant?
Which of the following is not a herb or spice, savoury, soapwort, soy, sassafras?