(a) State two reasons why green leafy vegetables should not be cooked in boiling water. (b) List the six glasses that are used to serve wine. (c) List the s...

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(a) Two reasons why green leafy vegetables should not be cooked in boiling water for a long time

• To conserve the water-soluble nutrients, especially vitamin C and the B-group vitamins, which are easily destroyed by heat and dissolve away into the cooking water.
• To preserve the bright green colour, crisp texture and flavour, since prolonged boiling destroys the chlorophyll and makes the vegetable dull, soft and unappetising.

(b) Six glasses used to serve wine

• Red wine glass (balloon glass).
• White wine glass.
• Champagne glass (flute or saucer).
• Sherry glass.
• Port glass.
• Liqueur glass.

A cocktail glass and a brandy balloon are also acceptable.

(c) Six main ingredients used in the preparation of scones

• Flour (self-raising or plain flour with a raising agent).
• Baking powder (raising agent).
• Fat (butter or margarine).
• Sugar.
• Milk (liquid to bind).
• Salt.

An egg is sometimes added for richness and glazing.