Modern desserts
In 1575, the love of Queen Elizabeth I's life put on a banquet of 300 desserts at his home in her honour. Recently, that banquet was recreated - but would all the desserts be suitable for modern tastes? Join Yvonne and Kate as they discuss some of the dishes on offer.
This week's question:
A jaffa cake is a cross between a small cake and a biscuit and they're covered in chocolate - so they make a great dessert. What is the world record for the number of jaffa cakes anyone has ever eaten in one minute?
a. 8
b. 11
c. 13
Listen out for the answer in the programme.
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Elizabethan banquet
Vocabulary from the programme
- desserts
dishes that are usually sweet and are served at the end of a meal
- food architects
people who are masters of the history, design, planning and construction of beautiful items that we can eat or drink
- edible
things that we can eat or drink
- appealing
attractive, inviting
- exotic
things that are difficult to find, are unusual or come from far away places are sometimes described as 'exotic'
- delicately flavoured
has a mild rather than a strong taste
- intricate sugar sculptures
detailed, delicate pieces of art, such as carvings, but are made from sugar
- a cocktail
a drink made from several ingredients that usually includes alcohol
- whipped
stirred or mixed with very quick or brisk movements
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