Halloween Movies
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What fall vegetable is often used to make soups, stews and roasted side dishes and comes in varieties like butternut and acorn?
Squash
What monster is brought to life in Mary Shelley's famous novel?
Frankenstein
What candy is known for the slogan "Taste the Rainbow?"
Skittles
What is the term for transferring bacteria from one food, surface or utensil to another?
Cross-contamination
In Nightmare on Elm Street, what is Freddy Kreuger's signature weapon?
His bladed glove
What popular fall drink combines apple cider with warm spices and is often served hot?
Mulled cider
What traditional Halloween decoration is meant to ward off evil spirits?
Jack-O-Lantern
What ingredient gives many gummy candies their characteristic chewy texture?
Gelatin
What does '86' mean in restaurant slang?
Which horror movie features the line 'Here's Johnny!"
The Shining
What country is generally credited with orgininating the modern pumpkin pie tradition?
United States
According to folklore, how many times must a person say "Bloody Mary" in a mirror to summon her?
Three times
What candy was created in 1900 and is considered one of the oldest continuously produced chocolate bars in the United States?
Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars
What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
In Hocus Pocus, what is the last name of the three witch sisters?
The Sanderson Sisters
What herb is traditionally paired with sage and is commonly used in Thanksgiving stuffing?
Thyme
What is the traditional name for a group of witches?
A coven
What candy was originally called 'Chicken Feed' because of its appearance?
Candy Corn
What is the name of the food process used to briefly cook food in boiling water and then rapidly cool it?
Blanching
What 1996 horror movie begins with a phone call asking "What's your favourite scary movie?"
Scream
What is the culinary term for cooking food slowly in a liquid at a temperature just below boiling?
Braising
What is the term for an intense fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
What candy bar was named after the owner's family horse
Snickers
What is the culinary term for cooking food in a vacuum-sealed bag at a precisely controlled temperature?
Sous-Vide