Winter Comfort Foods
This is every kid’s favorite boxed dish made with elbow pasta.
What is macaroni and cheese? Add some crab, lobster, or wild mushrooms and an artisan cheese blend for an adult gourmet side dish.
This is the night before a holiday.
What is eve? It doesn’t have to be a holiday. It can be anyone’s special day, such as the eve of one’s wedding or birthday.
He's strong to the finish because he eats his favorite food.
Who is Popeye (the Sailor Man)? We all know that Popeye gained his strength from eating a can of spinach. His theme song went, "I'm strong to the finish 'cause I eats me spinach. I'm Popeye the Sailor Man. Toot Toot."
"Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz"
What is Alka Seltzer? The “plop plop fizz fizz” jingle is a famous advertising slogan for Alka-Seltzer, a brand of antacid medication that was first introduced in the United States in 1931. The jingle was first introduced in a television commercial in 1976 and quickly became one of the most recognizable advertising jingles of all time.
We still have no idea what happened to this Teamster boss who went missing in 1975.
Who is Jimmy Hoffa? Despite a wide dragnet and many reports of sightings, he was never found. He was declared legally dead in 1982.
When February has 29 days, the year is known as this.
What is a leap year? The length of a year is 365.25 days, so every four years, we have a year with an extra day.
This steak patty is smothered in gravy and mushrooms and will transport you back to your childhood.
What is Salisbury? During the Civil War, the military encouraged the consumption of this dish because Dr. Salisbury, who experimented with many foods, ultimately deemed it a cure for intestinal discomfort.
This and water do not mix.
What is oil? They do not mix because chemists say that “like dissolves like.” It’s the reason you must emulsify a vinaigrette and then shake it before subsequent uses.
Color TV shows debuted during this decade.
What are the 1950s? CBS released the first color TV programming in 1951 to an audience without color TVs. RCA released the first color TV in 1954. It measured 12 inches horizontally, and the price tag was $1,000.
In a delicious ad campaign, this restaurant chain sang, “I want my baby back ribs.”
What is Chili’s? The commercial first aired in 1989, though the tune we know and love today was refined in the early ’90s.
The Warren Report determined that this single assassin killed President John F. Kennedy, but only a minority of people believe it.
Who is Lee Harvey Oswald? A Gallup poll in 2013 showed that 61 percent don’t believe the single-assassin theory.
These two Zodiacs signs are in this month.
What are Aquarius & Pisces? Aquarius falls from January 20-February 18, and Pisces falls from February 19-March 20.
This bread-shaped hamburger is covered in a ketchup and brown sugar sauce.
What is meatloaf? Variations of this entrée are unlimited. For example, you can give it an Italian flair by topping it with marinara sauce and cheese and adding garlic and Italian herbs to the meat mixture.
A short sleep.
What is a nap?
This ring was invented during the 1970s and reflected what you were feeling.
What is the mood ring? The idea behind the fad was that the ring reflects the wearer’s mood through color. It’s made with liquid crystals that change hues based on the finger’s temperature.
Since 1989, this store chain proclaimed itself “the place with the helpful hardware man.”
What is Ace (hardware)? In recent years, the brand changed the wording to “helpful hardware folks” to be more inclusive.
Flight 19, composed of five military aircraft, went missing in this triangle on December 5, 1945.
What is Bermuda? All five aircraft were never spotted again. There have been a plethora of unexplained incidents in the Bermuda Triangle, but that one is the most mysterious.
Shrove Tuesday falls this number of days before Easter.
What is 40? It’s also known as Fat Tuesday. Lent starts on Valentine’s Day this year, so it might not be the ideal year to give up chocolate for Lent. Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday was the last day to indulge in luxury foods before Easter.
This glazed entrée makes an appearance during the holidays, and frozen leftovers sometimes last through the winter.
What is ham? You can use leftover ham in sandwiches, as a breakfast side, and more.
This is the horoscope sign that falls between Cancer and Virgo.
What is Leo? People born from July 23 through August 22 are born under the sun sign of Leo, which is represented by the lion.
In 1963, American president John F. Kennedy was assassinated in this US city.
What is Dallas, Texas? The assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, shot President Kennedy from the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas on November 22, 1963
They’ve wanted to “teach the world to sing” since 1971.
Who is Coca-Cola? The commercial jingle was so popular that the song became a hit in its own right.
In 1888, London police were looking for this serial killer who attacked prostitutes.
Who is Jack the Ripper? Crime writer Patricia Cornwell wrote a book in 2002 wherein she implies the killer was the painter Walter Sickert, but that theory has yet to be proven.
On the first day of Lent, Catholics receive these in church.
What are ashes (on the forehead)? It’s known as Ash Wednesday. The ashes symbolize death—ashes to ashes—as Christians await the celebration of new life at Easter.
This hearty Italian rice dish hits the spot during the colder months, sometimes as an entrée.
What is a risotto? Some novel forms of this dish include strawberry risotto and even squid ink risotto, which turns it black!
The hole of a needle.
What is Eye? The term "eye of a needle" is also used as a metaphor for a very narrow opening
"Are you ready? Are you ready for this? Are you hanging on the edge of your seat?" are song lyrics in this 80's song.
What is "Another one Bites the Dust"? It was the third release from Queen's 1980 album "The Game". It followed the number one song "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
“You deserve a break today,” said this fast-food giant in 1971.
What is McDonald’s? The tune was named the No. 1 jingle of the century by Ad Age in 1999.
The self-proclaimed serial killer is responsible for murders in the San Francisco Bay area in the '60s. He "taunted" police and newspapers with encrypted letters.
Who is the Zodiac Killer? He was a serial killer who stalked parts of Northern California around 1968 to 1969. He accepting obligation regarding killing upwards of 37 individuals, however, police examiners have just affirmed 5 death and 7 total assaults.
This monarch came to the throne on February 6, 1952.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II? Her coronation was held June 2, 1953.
This one-meal dish consists of protein, vegetables, soup, and spices and is topped with a piecrust or biscuit crust.
What is (chicken) pot pie? Chicken pot pie is a Southern staple during the colder months.
This term means to get every question on a test correct. It is also a playing card
What is ace? Ace is the card with the highest value. If you ace a test, you get the highest score, or 100 percent correct. Golfers who hit a hole-in-one ace the hole.
Babe Ruth hit his last home run on May 25, 1935, for a total of this many home runs in his career.
What is 714? This record stood as the most career home runs until April 8, 1974 when Hank Aaron hit 715. Aaron went on to finish his career with a record 755 home runs.
This chewing gum brand assured consumers that “The taste is gonna move you!”
What is Juicy Fruit? First aired in 1986, the commercial featured carefree skiing teens.
This 6-year-old pageant contestant from Colorado, was found dead in her home the day after Christmas in 1996. Her parents apparently found her in the basement of their home
Who is JonBenét Ramsey?
The most popular theory is that JonBenét's mother, father, or brother were responsible for her death.
This day in February is the second-highest day for food consumption for the year in the U.S.
What is Superbowl Sunday? Behind only Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest food consumption day in the U.S.