Kitchen Capers
Fly with Me
Fall Harvest
Football Talk
Outstanding October
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This classic baking disaster happens because the home cook mistakenly uses this “table” mineral instead of sugar.
What is salt? If it’s a small amount of salt, you might be able to salvage the dish. If you are working with a sweet batter, the recipe will call for a large amount of sugar, and you’ll need to start over. You haven’t earned your “home cook” badge until you’ve made this mistake at least once.
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Skydiving when strapped to another person is known as this
What is tandem? Tandem jumping requires one of the jumpers to be a certified tandem instructor.
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This flower is the most common flower associated with fall and has one of the longest bloom times.
What is chrysanthemum? It comes in a wide variety of colors and shapes, and it’s a perennial, though many people treat it as an annual.
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The team that is holding the ball and trying to score a touchdown.
What is offense? The opposing team plays defense while the offensive team tries to score
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As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to do this with your summer clothes before storing them for the season.
What is wash and dry them? Always store clothes for the winter only after they have been laundered or dry-cleaned.
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This ingredient makes bread rise.
What is yeast? If you’re unsure if your batch of yeast is still fresh, try proofing it in a bowl with some warm water and sugar. If it foams, the batch is still good.
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“Fly Me to the [this place]” is a beloved standard tune that has survived generation after generation.
What is moon? The song was originally titled “In Other Words.”
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This purple vegetable only wishes it came from a chicken.
What is an eggplant? During the 18th century, Europeans cultivated white varieties of eggplant, and because they resembled eggs, they were named a combination of the words egg and plant.
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The person playing the position that throws the ball.
What is quarterback? This is often considered the most important position in the game. If the QB is with a team that wins consistently, he will probably land endorsements.
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This spooky flying mammal is associated with Halloween.
What is the bat? More than half of bat species in the United States are in severe decline or listed as endangered. That’s not a good thing because bats can eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes in an hour and are essential pollinators.
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This kitchen appliance displays magnets.
What is a refrigerator? It’s a great place to keep your grandchildren’s drawings, calendars, and photos so you can see them every day
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This superhero famously says, “Up, up, and away!” before taking off.
Who is Superman? The phrase originated when The Adventures of Superman debuted on the radio. Before radio, Superman was a DC Comics series, and there was no need to explain that Superman was flying.
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This sun-chasing flower is a sure sign of the harvest season.
What is a sunflower? Some varieties of sunflower last until the first frost. In warmer areas of the country, they’re available alongside fresh produce at farmers’ markets. Young sunflowers track the sun to absorb energy and are guided by their circadian rhythm. Mature sunflowers face east permanently
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Term for throwing the ball to a teammate.
What is pass? Passing is the fundamental play in football.
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This European explorer reached the Americas in October 1492.
Who is Christopher Columbus? Columbus reached islands in the Caribbean in 1492. Leif Erikson is widely credited with reaching Newfoundland centuries earlier.
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This famous TV chef shouts “Bam!” while seasoning food.
Who is Emeril Lagasse? If you’re looking for a renowned TV chef with a heaping dose of personality, Emeril is your man. He will charm you with his Louisiana flair and Portuguese heritage. His Emeril Lagasse Foundation has awarded more than $23 million in grants to support youth programs, including culinary, nutrition, and arts education.
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If thrown correctly, this colorful toy spins through the air and then returns.
What is a boomerang? It comes back via a process called gyroscopic precession. Because of the spin when the boomerang is thrown, one wing is higher than the other one, causing the boomerang to return.
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Once the air chills, we turn our attention away from the summer varieties and turn to acorn, spaghetti, and butternut varieties of this vegetable.
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What is winter squash? Winter squash has a hard rind and a long storage life.
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The term that describes the defensive team catching a ball meant for an offensive receiver.
What is interception, turnover, or pick? Sports broadcasters use all three terms.
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Three warm spices found in most pantries in autumn are cinnamon, nutmeg, and this one.
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What are cloves? Most recipes call for ground cloves at 50 percent of the quantity of cinnamon and nutmeg.
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A soufflé makes a lovely dessert, but if you make it ahead of time, it will do this.
What is fall? Air is trapped in the egg whites while the soufflé cooks, but as it cools, the air escapes, causing the soufflé to fall. If presentation is your main concern, it must be eaten before.
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A thrilling way to get a view of a beautiful area is a ride in this flying machine, comprised of a heated bag called an envelope and no traditional steering mechanism.
What is a hot-air balloon? Hot-air balloon pilots change altitudes to find wind currents moving in the direction they want the balloon to fly. Some balloons can fly as high as a few thousand feet.
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This three-layered, triangular candy comes out of hiding just in time for Halloween.
What is candy corn? You can spot it a mile away by its distinctive layering of yellow for the base, orange for the middle section, and white for the tip.
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The phrase popularized by Roger Staubach to describe a dramatic 1975 playoff touchdown pass.
What is Hail Mary? The name originated when, with just 32 seconds on the clock, Staubach threw a 50-yard pass to Drew Pearson, who scored a touchdown to seal the victory for the Cowboys
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This famous ship’s hull was completed in the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast in October 1910.
What is the Titanic? When the Titanic was set afloat, it was the largest ship ever to have sailed, but it was not the fastest.