Wine glasses consist of bowl, stem, and foot. Wine was traditionally served in metal cups until glass became popular. Glass replaced silver cups in wealthy English homes in 1600s
Cognac is a brandy named after the commune of Cognac, France. Produced in Charente and Charente-Maritime regions under AOC designation. Must be twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged in oak barrels. Grapes must be dry, acidic, and thin, with Ugni blanc being most common
Grapes originated in Middle East 6,000-8,000 years ago. Earliest known winery found in Armenia, dating to 4000 BC. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Cypriots, Phoenicians and Romans cultivated purple grapes. Commandaria, oldest manufactured wine, dates back to 2000 BC
Shrimp are elongated crustaceans with long antennae and slender legs. They swim forward using swimmerets and backward using tail flicks. Most shrimp are marine, some live in freshwater. They can live from one to seven years
Liqueurs are sweetened distilled spirits with various flavorings. Cordials can refer to dessert-like spirits or nonalcoholic syrups. Most liqueurs contain 15-30% ABV, with some reaching 40%. Liqueurs are used as backup ingredients in cocktails
Chicken Tikka Masala is Britain's national dish. Full English breakfast includes sausages, bacon, and baked beans. Scottish Haggis is made from sheep liver, heart, and lungs. Welsh rarebit features melted cheese sauce on toasted bread