Saucy Sauces
It is cooked, pureed apples combined with cinnamon and sugar.
What is applesauce? It’s a staple of kids’ diets. In the 1950s and 1960s, it was frequently on the school lunch menu
On March 10, Canada and the United States switch to this time
What is daylight saving time? We turn our clocks ahead one hour. An effortless way to remember which way to turn the clocks is “spring forward, fall back.”
What animal leaves gifts in your Easter basket?
The Easter bunny
What does the Easter bunny hide for Easter?
Eggs
Before Easter baskets, children would build nests in their _________.
Hats and bonnets
Served with pasta, its main ingredient is basil.
What is pesto? Other ingredients are garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. You can substitute walnuts without compromising flavor.
The poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth describes these flowers that bloom in March.
What are daffodils?
Only one other holiday sells more candy than Easter. Which is it?
Halloween!
Children past and present may leave out what for the Easter bunny?
Carrots
What is the tradition of egg tapping?
In Greece, participants tap their hardboiled eggs against the egg next to them until one of them breaks. (The winner gets good luck for a year!)
This red sauce is served with tortilla chips
What is salsa? Basic ingredients include chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Add cumin and salt to taste
In the United States, this Japanese national flower begins to bloom in March
What is cherry blossom? The original 2,000 cherry blossom trees Japan gifted the United States were destroyed by pests and disease, but they gave a second gift of 3,000 trees, which you can see in Washington, D.C. Look but don’t pick the blossoms from those gifts, because it’s illegal to do so.
What is egg dancing?
In Germany, you place raw eggs all over your lawn and dance around them. (The winner is the one who breaks the fewest amount of eggs. And you can make it harder by blindfolding!)
Many people go to church on Easter Sunday. Why?
To celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus.
What is egg rolling?
You take your painted eggs to a local hill and roll them down, competing with others who are rolling eggs down. The winner is the first egg to the bottom of the hill.
This mayo-based sauce includes minced dill pickles, mustard, lemon juice, and spices and often accompanies fried fish
What is tartar sauce? The name comes from the French tartare, but its roots might date to the Roman era
Meteorological spring starts on this day.
What is March 1? That’s also around the time spring fever hits, and we’re more than ready to leave winter behind.
In what country did the tradition of the Easter bunny originate?
Germany
Aside from the bunny, what other animal is associated with Easter?
The lamb (you could also say the chick)
People in Hungary paint what on their eggs as a symbol of good luck?
Horseshoes (called egg shoeing)
This French white sauce made with milk, butter, and flour is one of the five mother sauces.
What is béchamel? Black pepper and nutmeg are optional ingredients. The key to a perfect béchamel is constant whisking until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency
This is the name for the full moon in March.
What is worm moon? Many believe the name comes from earthworms that begin to appear in March. Another explanation is beetle larvae begin to emerge.
What kind of rabbit is the Easter bunny?
An arctic hare. (Based on its white fur and pagan lore)
What does the Easter Egg symbolize?
Fertility and rebirth
In England, dancing between eggs on the floor is called…
hop-egging