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Old 18-11-2011, 09:35   #47
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Re: Foreign Foods Quiz.

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Originally Posted by jedimaster View Post
re chicken kiev OR Tsiplenokovo Po-Kievski - i thought this might be the answer you were expecting, however the dish is originally french created by Nicolas (Francois) Appert who was a brewer, pickler, confectioner, and chef who also discovered the principles of canning and preserving of food. the dish was taken to russia, as the Empress Elizabeth Petrovna preferred french food. it is believed that it was named the kiev in new york to appease the russian poulation and the name was then brought back to europe. it didn't become popular in russia until after wwII
There's always one, 'ain't there LOL .. thanks for that, Jedimaster.

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5. Shepherd's Pie (or cottage pie!) UK
Wrong.
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Can i have another go 'cos i've seen this late and will be out all day (pretty please)

9. Fajitas Mexico
Oh go on then, seeing as you grovel so sweetly. Correct

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