Food Funnies
When carrots were first introduced to Europe in the 17th century, they were this color.
What is purple?
This person was the cousin and forerunner of Jesus who preached conversion & repentance & foretold of the coming Messiah.
Who is John the Baptist?
This is the name of Grandpa Norm's beloved horse, now buried in the pasture at Marla & Ron's.
What is April?
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison & ?
Who is Ringo Starr?
Matt Maier is the founder & owner of this company that focuses on grass-fed beef.
What is Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed?
For centuries now, this common food ingredient has often been made from the crushed bodies of bugs.
What is red food dye?
This is the name given to Jesus which means "God Is With Us".
What is Immanuel?
As newborns, Mom & Dad (Jo & Bill) both experienced this slightly unfortunate event in their first week of life.
What is "they were sick and were not able to come home from the hospital right away with their mother".
Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson & ?
Who is Kris Kristofferson?
A farming method that uses natural processes to improve soil health, increase biodiversity, & produce food.
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
This well known cooking & baking product was originally created for soap & candle making.
What is Crisco?
This was Joseph's plan when he first found out that Mary was pregnant.
What is "to divorce her quietly"....?
Ironically, Grandpa Dale & Grandpa Norm both shared a serious interest in this life career in their late teens.
What is "to become a Priest".
Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra & ?
Who is Sammy Davis Jr?
Also called organ meats, the name given to the most nutrient-dense edible internal parts of an animal.
What is offal?
The first bread was made with this ancient grain, the only wheat never hybridized, & its weak gluten makes it easier to digest.
What is Einkorn?
This is the name of the prophet who foretold the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
Who is Isaiah?
Grandma Marlene attended 9th and 10th grade in this town.
What is Little Falls, Mn?
Crosby, Stills, Nash & ?
Who is (Neil) Young?
The name of a hooved mammal with a complex system of stomach compartments that work by chewing cud.
What is a ruminant?
From a flowering plant, the Aztecs used it as a chocolate enhancer & the Spanish called it this, meaning "little pod".
What is vanilla?
In the Christmas story, the gift of Frankincense spiritually symbolized this.
What is Jesus' priestly role or deity?
This caused Grandpa Norm a trip to the hospital when on his honeymoon.
What is a collapsed lung?
Karen Carpenter & ?
Who is Richard Carpenter?
This is a traditional Italian appetizer of thinly sliced raw beef seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper.
What is Beef Carpaccio?