Wines of the World
The Grüner Veltliner grape accounts for about a third of all the vineyards in the country in which it was first found; producing an excellent white wine. From which country did this grape originate? Czech Republic, Germany, Austria or Hungary.
Austria
May I have a slice of that English cheese that contains a distinctly coloured fungus
Blue Stilton
What do vodka, Kahlua and milk (or cream) make?
White Russian
In the USA, about seven pounds of this nut are eaten per person each year.
Peanut
Certain seafood products have been shown to contain high levels of what heavy metal that can harm unborn babies and young children?
Mercury
Wine made in the Beaujolais district of France is almost entirely made from what variety of grape? Syrah, Gamay, Pinot Noir or Merlot?
Gamay
a smiling waiter presents me with a saucer containing Sage Derby cheese. As I looked at this mild, mottled green cheese I wondered which animal produced the milk for it. Which animal is it.
Cow
What is the red liquid that gives some cocktails (such as the non-alcoholic "Shirley Temple") their red colour?
Grenadine
With a bit of luck you will not have to take out a mortgage to buy and consume these green nuts, which are expensive.
Pistachio
Fish, especially the saltwater varieties, is rich in a certain fatty acid that is recommended for heart health. Name this "Greek" substance.
Omega 3
Dão is a wine-growing region in which country? Portugal, Romania, Spain or Italy?
Portugal
Brie is produced in this country.
France
What's in a screwdriver?
vodka and orange juice
This type of nut shares a name with a country in South America.
Brazil Nuts
One of my favorite breakfast treats, Lox served on a bagel with cream cheese and capers, is derived from what fish?
Salmon
Since the early 18th Century the wines of Rioja in Spain have been aged in wooden barrels, giving a distinctive subtle taste of vanilla into the wine. From what wood are these barrels normally made? Pine, Oak, Ash or Elm?
Oak
I am a fresh pulled curd cheese made from the milk of water buffaloes or cows. Which cheese am I
Mozzarella
What famous drink is served in a salt rimmed glass?
Margarita
They can be eaten raw or coated in chocolate. Delicious in a spread.
Hazelnut
Traditionally considered the finest dish in Japanese cuisine, what dish consists of raw seafood, sliced thinly and served with a dipping sauce?
Sashimi
The Finger Lakes region is the largest wine-growing area in which US state? California, Wachington, New York or Florida?
New York
Laurel just loves this cheese which is made from a combination of sheep and goat milk. Which cheese does she want?
Feta
Which drink is made of whiskey and ginger ale?
Highball
What is the hardest shell of any nut?
Macadamia
One version of this soup is made with a cream base, another uses a tomato base. Name this popular starter.
Clam Chowder