Measurements/Conversions
Chocolate Banana Smoothies
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Lemon Cooler Cookies
Random
100
What letter is used to abbreviate "cup" or "cups" in a recipe?
C (remind me to do a pirate joke)
100
What type of tree does maple syrup come from?
A maple tree
100
Which of these is a pastry brush?
100
What is zest?
A piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
100
True or False? In medieval times, they used to serve pies with live animals inside of them.
TRUE! That's where the nursery rhyme "Sing a Song of Sixpence" came from!
200
What does TBSP stand for?
Tablespoon
200
True or False? C.J. Van Helsing invented the cocoa press.
False, it was C. J. Van Houten. Van Helsing is from Dracula.
200
What do you call finely ground granular sugar?
Powdered sugar (or confectioner's sugar)
200
True or false: Fortune cookies originate in China.
False. They were invented in the United States, by Japanese immigrants.
300
If you have a recipe that calls for 3 cups of flour, and you need to half it, how many cups of flour should you use?
1 1/2 Cups of flour
300
Which of the following is not TECHNICALLY considered a berry?
a. banana
b. tomato
c. raspberry
d. currants
c. raspberry
berries are defined as fleshy fruits without pits that develop from a single flower with only one ovary.
300
What is this reusable pan liner called?
Silpat or silicone mat. It replaces parchment paper or foil, as a waste free alternative.
300
Which of the following is NOT a type of citrus:
a. Kumquat
b. Durian
c. Buddha's Hand
d. Yuzu
e. Pomelo
b. Durian
300
What is the definition of puree?
To mash or grind food until completely smooth (picture baby food)
400
How many quarts are in a gallon?
4 (think of quarters)
400
Most of the world’s cocoa comes from which two countries, where child labor is a known problem?
A) Mexico and Brazil
B) Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire
C) India and China
D) United States and Canada
B) Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
As of 2025, millions of children are still engaged in hazardous cocoa production for major companies like Nestle, Hershey, etc.
400
What is a serrated knife?
A knife you use to saw something, like bread. It has jagged "teeth." The word "serra" translates to "mountain range" or "saw" (the tool) in Portuguese. The Spanish word is similar, "sierra".
400
Which continent did lemons originate?
All citrus originated in Asia
400
What does "Mise En Place" mean in French?
"Everything in it's place." In cooking, this means preparing in advance.
500
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
3!
500
What is the official state beverage of Oregon?
Milk
500
What is this called? (Hint: it's not a strainer)
Colander
500
"Lemon Coolers" were sold by the Sunshine company, but were discontinued when the company was acquired by an elf themed cookie company. What is the name of the elf themed cookie company?
500
What caused the Irish Potato Famine, one of the deadliest famines in history?
A blight (aka a plant disease) and over reliance on the potato as a crop.