Tasty Traditions
Which of these foods is often made by wrapping something inside something else?
🅰 Sushi 🅱 Tacos 🅲 Tamales 🅳 All of the above
All of the above
Match the country to the food:
Tacos → Mexico
Sushi → Japan
Croissant → _______
France
Which of these is not a whole food (natural and unprocessed)?
🅰 Apple 🅱 Rice 🅲 Granola bar 🅳 Almond
Granola bar
I come from a bean, but I’m not a veggie. I’m roasted, ground, and turned into a drink that adults love — but I’m bitter on my own.
Coffee
What’s the first thing listed in almost every recipe?
🅰 The story 🅱 Ingredients 🅲 The title 🅳 The oven temperature
The title
In Lunar New Year celebrations, people eat dumplings shaped like ancient gold coins to bring...
🅰 good grades 🅱 good luck 🅲 sweet dreams 🅳 more candy
Good luck!
Which of these grains is used around the world in dishes like injera, couscous, and naan?
🅰 Wheat 🅱 Chocolate 🅲 Potato 🅳 Banana
Wheat
Which of these foods gives you the most long-lasting energy?
🅰 Candy 🅱 Chips 🅲 Whole-grain toast 🅳 Soda
Whole-grain toast
I grow underground like a potato, but I’m spicy and strong. I can make your eyes water when you chop me.
Onion
Which of these would be the best title for a recipe that tells a family story?
🅰 “Fried Chicken”
🅱 “Crunchy and Delicious!”
🅲 “Grandma’s Fried Chicken That She Made Every Sunday After Church”
🅳 “Food Time”
Grandma’s Fried Chicken That She Made Every Sunday After Church
What is the name for a recipe that’s been handed down through generations?
🅰 Cookbook 🅱 Heirloom 🅲 Culture bites 🅳 Snack story
Heirloom
This spicy green paste, often served with sushi, is called:
→ 🅰 Guacamole 🅱 Mint spread 🅲 Wasabi 🅳 Pesto
Wasabi
What part of the plant is a carrot?
🅰 Seed 🅱 Root 🅲 Stem 🅳 Fruit
I’m made from milk but I’m not cheese. I’m thick, tangy, and sometimes flavored. I’m packed with probiotics.
Yogurt
Which of these is the most important to include if you want someone to recreate your recipe exactly?
🅰 A photo of the food
🅱 A story about your family
🅲 The exact ingredient amounts
🅳 Your favorite emoji
The exact ingredient amounts
In some cultures, food is eaten with the right hand instead of utensils. Why?
🅰 Because it’s cleaner 🅱 It’s tradition 🅲 Left hands are too weak 🅳 It’s faster
It is tradition
Falafel is a crispy ball made from chickpeas. It comes from:
🅰 Egypt 🅱 Mexico 🅲 Canada 🅳 Russia
Egypt
Which vitamin helps your eyesight and is found in orange foods like sweet potatoes?
🅰 Vitamin B 🅱 Vitamin K 🅲 Vitamin A 🅳 Vitamin Z
Vitamin A
I’m used to make dough rise, but I’m not baking powder. I’m alive, I bubble, and I help make bread fluffy.
Yeast
A recipe says: “Preheat oven to 350°F.” Why should you do this before mixing your ingredients?
It saves time and ensures the oven is hot when you're ready to bake
Which of these celebrations is most likely to include special cultural foods and food stories?
🅰 Halloween 🅱 Sports Day 🅲 Heritage Night 🅳 Pajama Day
Heritage night
In Ethiopia, people use this type of bread instead of utensils.
🅰 Injera 🅱 Roti 🅲 Tortilla 🅳 Rye
Injera
Your snack has 5 grams of fiber, 18 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein. Which part of this snack is best for your digestion?
🅰 Sugar
🅱 Fiber
🅲 Protein
🅳 Calories
Fiber
I’m a tiny seed, but I swell up when soaked. I’m full of fiber and sometimes used in pudding.
Chia
You want to write a recipe that tells a story about identity, not just food. Which of the following best explains why you would include a detailed introduction about your family's history with this dish?
🅰 To make the recipe longer so it fills a whole page.
🅱 To tell the reader how to cook it better than you did.
🅲 To help readers understand how the dish connects to your culture, family, or memory — not just how to make it.
🅳 So the story part distracts from confusing directions.
To help readers understand how the dish connects to your culture, family, or memory — not just how to make it.