Food Celebrations Flashcards
List special occasions
Christmas, Birthdays, Easter, Eid, Australian Day etc
Why do you think that food and beverages are used during special occasions?
To signify unity, the celebration and to enjoy
What was the symbolism of the wedding cake during Roman times?
To symbolise fertility
What foods are associated with Christmas?
Oyster, turkey, date pudding, gingerbread, stuffing, eggnog
What is Ramadan? Give 1 example of food eaten
The occasion when prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from angel Jibril. Biriyani, dates
What is Diwali? Give 1 example of food eaten
5-day Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. It symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Mithai and sheera are eaten
What is Christmas? Give 1 example of food eaten
Celebration of the Birth of Jesus. Stuffing
What is Hannukkah? Give 1 example of food eaten
Festival of lights in Judaism. Latkes
What is ‘garnish’?
Used to add interest and enhance the presentation of a dish.
What is a buffet?
When customers or guests self serve.
What is ‘la carte’?
This means ‘according to the card’ indicates that dishes are ordered from a menu. Customers can choose what they want and order
What is a silver service?
a method of food service at the table with the waiter transferring food from a serving dish to the guest’s plate
What is food envy?
When your five senses make food choices for you or want someone’s food order because it looks better
Identify the 5 tastes we recognise
Salty, Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Savoury
Define ‘plating’
Range of food on a plate and making food look good
List plating techniques
Spreading food out, add garnish, add colour
What does a la carte menu consist of?
Entre, Main, and dessert
What is table d’horte?
Menu that offers a multi-course meal, like a 5-course meal, for example—with multiple options for each course—at a fixed total price.
Flavour is a combination of what?
Taste and smell
What are some of the challenges involved in catering for large events?
Scheduling, demographics, cross-contamination, equipment, money and seaosn
How is nutritional balanced achieved?
When there’s many styles of cooking (e.g. not all deep fried)
What is the main benefit of fermented foods in Korean cuisine?
nutritional and medicinal values. Improved flavour and digestive benefits
