K-RATIONS
To play this musical instrument, you have to hum, not blow, into the mouthpiece.
What is a kazoo?
Although it looks somewhat like a wind instrument, it is technically a type of membranophone, making it more closely related to instruments such as drums.
This traditional Polish sausage is a popular treat enjoyed around the world.
What is kielbasa?
Kiełbasa is actually the Polish word for “sausage.” Poland has many different varieties of kiełbasa, not just the smoked sausage commonly known by many.
The colourful nickname for Ireland.
What is The Emerald Isle?
The nickname “Emerald Isle” became popular in the 19th century because of Ireland’s famously green countryside, a result of its mild, rainy climate.
The phrase “Let them eat cake” is commonly attributed to this French queen, despite the fact that historians doubt she actually ever said it.
Who is Marie Antoinette?
The original phrase in French is “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche,” which means "Let them eat brioche" (a rich bread made with butter and eggs).
This name of Peru’s currency is also the Spanish word for sun.
What is Sol?
The Peruvian sol is divided into 100 céntimos, much like the Canadian dollar is divided into 100 cents.
In the Middle East, this dish consists of small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer.
What is a Kabob?
The traditional meat for shish kebab is often lamb, although beef, chicken and other meats are also commonly used today.
Most people probably don’t want to know that this Scottish savoury treat contains sheep’s heart, liver and lungs, along with onion, oatmeal, and spices, all cooked in a sheep stomach casing.
What is haggis?
Haggis is Scotland’s national dish and is traditionally the centrepiece of a Burns Supper, held around January 25 to celebrate the Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Cyan and azure are both shades of this colour.
What is blue?
he word “azure” comes from a medieval French word associated with the blue colour of the sky.
This “cake” idiom describes wanting two mutually exclusive benefits at the same time.
What is “You can't have your cake and eat it too”?
In literal terms: you can't have (possess) your cake and eat it, too. Once you eat it, it's gone, and you no longer have it.
Introduced in 1996, this Canadian $2 coin features a polar bear on its reverse and has a distinctive two-colour, bi-metallic design.
What is the toonie?
The name “toonie” combines “two” with “loonie,” the nickname for Canada’s $1 coin. The polar bear was chosen because it is an iconic Canadian animal.
This small fruit has brown fuzzy skin and bright green flesh with tiny black seeds.
What is a kiwi?
The fruit was originally called the Chinese gooseberry before being renamed the kiwifruit in the mid-20th century.
This bright-red Eastern European soup is made with beets and is often served with a dollop of sour cream.
What is borscht?
Although borscht is strongly associated with Russian cuisine, its origins are generally traced to Ukraine.
On a colour wheel, blue is opposite orange and red is opposite green. This colour sits opposite violet.
What is yellow?
Violet and yellow are complementary colours. When placed side by side, complementary colours create strong visual contrast.
This German cake is made with chocolate layers, cherries, and whipped cream.
What is Black Forest cake?
The traditional German name refers to Kirsch, a clear cherry spirit traditionally used in the cake, and the Black Forest region of Germany.
This currency used in the United Kingdom is divided into 100 pence and is represented by the symbol £.
What is the pound sterling?
The pound is one of the world's oldest continuously used currencies, with roots going back more than a thousand years.
This animal, native to Australia, is a marsupial known for its powerful hind legs and pouch.
What is a kangaroo?
A kangaroo can use its large tail as a kind of fifth limb for balance when moving slowly.
This European country originated the tradition of serving a variety of small dishes known as tapas.
What is Spain?
Tapas are small plates of food or snacks in Spanish cuisine. They can be served hot or cold and are traditionally eaten alongside wine or beer.
Often associated with mourning in Western cultures, this colour is also commonly worn with formal evening attire.
What is black?
The association between black clothing and mourning became particularly strong in Victorian-era Britain.
This American-style cake is traditionally made with cream cheese, sugar and eggs on a crumb crust, although its exact origins are much older.
What is cheesecake?
Cheesecake-like desserts were known in ancient Greece, where a simple cheese-and-honey cake was served to athletes at the Olympic Games.
This Japanese currency has a name that literally means “round object.”
What is the yen?
The yen was officially adopted by Japan in 1871 as part of the country’s modernization during the Meiji era.
This type of Japanese sword is traditionally characterized by its curved, single-edged blade.
What is a katana?
The katana was traditionally associated with the samurai of Japan and was worn with the cutting edge facing upward.
This Polish dumpling, often filled with potato and cheese, sauerkraut or meat, is commonly served with sour cream or fried onions.
What are pierogi?
Pierogi have become especially popular in Canada, particularly in communities with Ukrainian and Polish heritage.
This colour is traditionally associated with royalty and is made by combining red and blue.
What is purple?
Purple dyes were once extremely expensive, making the colour strongly associated with royalty and wealth.
A dessert whose red color came from beet juice during World War II rationing.
What is red velvet cake?
Modern red velvet cake is usually made with red food colouring. The reddish colour was once partly a natural result of cocoa reacting with acidic ingredients.
This is the currency of India, and its symbol resembles a letter “R” with two horizontal lines.
What is the rupee?
The word comes from the Sanskrit word rupya, meaning wrought or shaped silver.