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1. The cocktail in the photo was named for a fifteenth century Venetian with the first name of Giovanni. In which area did he make his name?
2. The dish pictured is believed by many to be named for the victor of a famous 1815 battle. By what name is he normally remembered?
3. The rather tempting looking ice cream pictured contains cherries and is named, by its creators Ben and Jerry, for a founder member of which well known American rock band?
4. Which monarch was reported to be rather fond of the cake in the picture, which is named after her? She reigned for many years, so it clearly did her no harm.
5. The original name of several members of the British Royal family, including Prince Charles's honorary godfather, was the same as that borne by the cake pictured. What anglicised version of the name did they adopt during the First World War?
6. The dessert in the photograph originated 'Down Under' in either Australia or New Zealand, who both claim it. What was the occupation of the woman for whom it was named?
7. Which woman had four dishes, including the one pictured, named for her by the chef Auguste Escoffier?
8. Although the origins of its name are disputed, there is no argument that the drink pictured shares the name with which Queen's nickname?
9. The steak dish in the photograph does not include an apple, or a white horse, but it is named for which Italian composer of the nineteenth century?
10. The biscuit pictured was named for one of the prime movers in the struggle to unify the country of Italy. Which of these is it?
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