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Cornwall, like most places, have a mixture of rocks, but it is most famous for granite and china clay.
Granite is an intrusive, igneous rock - it forms from volcanic activity underground, the covering rocks erode over time and expose the granite.
China clay is formed from decayed feldspars - which are associated with granite.
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Where did cornish pasty come from?
A genuine Cornish pasty has a distinctive 'D' shape and is crimped on one side.
How do you say Cornish in Cornish?
"Kernewek" is how you say "Cornish" in the Cornish language.
Savory turnover made for Cornish tin miners?
pasty ;)
What two breeds are used to make your modern broilers?
The two breeds that are commonly used to make modern broilers are Cornish crosses or Cornish-Rocks. Work on developing successful breeds for broilers has been ongoing since 1916.
What does the Cornish of cornish game hen mean?
Cornish, as in Cornish game hen, refers to the county of Cornwall in England. The Cornish chicken is native to Cornwall.
What is the famous cornish dish?
Cornish Pastries - Puff pastry stuffed with beef steak or mince, onions, potatoes and seasonwith pepper. Cornish Fish & Chips - Basically Fish & Chips prepared with beer. An interesting variation. Kiddly Broth - A soup made with onions, bacon and hard bread as well as nettle soup (made from real nettles). Star Gazy Pie - A pastry made with pilchards (herring or mackerel can also be used), boiled eggs, bacon, onions and white wine. Cornish Cherry Choclets - A mix of chocolate, syrup, cherries and butter. Cornish Splits - Made from sugar, milk, flour and lard Figgy 'obbin - A baked treat consisting of raisins, milk, sugar and flour. Rich Cornish Fudge and Ice Cream. Cornish Hevva Cake. Drinks:Aunt Ellys Nog - A mix of eggs, cream, vanilla, sugar and milk Cornish Mine Punch - Rum, brandy, lemons and sugar Cornish Spiced Mead
What makes a really good Cornish pasty?
Firstly the best Cornish pasty must always be made in Cornwall that why it is called a Cornish pasty. Secondly it must be made with Cornish ingredients which includes skirt beef (skirt is a type of steak). Thirdly the ingredients must be put in the pastry in the right order: sliced potatoes, chopped swede/turnip, cut beef and chopped onions last. Lastly it must be crimped well so none of its insides fall out. Also if you want it to be a proper Cornish pasty it must be made by a Cornish man!TriviaHow can you tell the difference between a Cornish Pasty and a Devon pasty?A Cornish pasty the seal goes over the top and a Devonshire pasty it goes around the side.
What is the Gaelic for 'Cornish'?
"Cornais" = Cornish language "Cornach" = Cornish person or something belonging to Cornwall Coirnis = Cornish language
How are rocks made into new rocks?
Rocks are made into new rocks through the rock cycle
What is the birth name of Joe Cornish?
Joe Cornish's birth name is Joseph Murray Cornish.
What is the birth name of Nick Cornish?
Nick Cornish's birth name is Nicholas Alan Cornish.
What has the author Edwin Norris written?
Edwin Norris has written: 'The ancient Cornish drama' -- subject(s): Cornish language, Cornish drama, Grammar, Cornish literature, Collections 'Sketch of Cornish grammar' -- subject(s): Languages, Cornish language, Grammar
