Thank You
This is the French word for “thank you.”
merci
“No thank you” is non, merci
Served with pasta, its main ingredient is basil
pesto
Other ingredients are garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. You can substitute walnuts without compromising flavor.
A graham cracker or plain piecrust with a filling of cream cheese and sour cream are the basic ingredients for this dessert
cheesecake
You won’t find many graham cracker crusts in New York City. The cheesecake there is much heavier than in other parts of the country.
Name one activity that can help reduce stress.
exercise, deep breathing, listening to music, walking,
You’ll trade your bagels for freshly baked giant croissants when you visit this country.
France
Visitors delight in the wide variety of French pastries: gougères, bite-sized pastry puffs filled with cheese, eclairs, and many more
During the ’70s disco era, these shoes became a big hit, featuring sky-high clunky soles.
platform shoes
The shoes took inspiration from Salvatore Ferragamo’s designs from the 1930s
What kind of sandwich has deli meat, tomato, bacon, and mayonnaise layered between three slices of bread?
Club sandwich
The bread is toasted and is typically held together with toothpicks
Gracias means “thank you” in this language.
Spanish
If you visit Barcelona, you will occasionally hear people saying merci instead of gracias.
This red sauce is served with tortilla chips.
salsa
Basic ingredients include chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Add cumin and salt to taste
Strawberries piled high with a generous dollop of whipped cream, served on this type of cake, make a favorite summer dessert
shortcake
It’s a crumbly cake, more on the order of a scone or a biscuit.
This type of self-care involves setting limits and saying "no" when needed.
healthy boundaries
Pack your bags for Peru to visit this place, the ruins of the Inca Empire.
Machu Picchu
High in the Andes Mountains, it is believed that this agricultural civilization housed between 300 and 1,000 people 600 years ago.
Sounding more like a mode of transport than a shoe, this brand debuted its grippy-soled canvas shoes in 1976.
Vans
Originally called the #95, the Vans Era helped establish the brand as a skateboarding favorite.
What queen was the first to be pictured on a British postage stamp
Queen Victoria
Abraham Lincoln was the first person to be pictured on a U.S. postage stamp
You can say mahalo to thank someone on these islands.
Hawaiian Islands
Mahalo is also used to show gratitude or respect
This mayo-based sauce includes minced dill pickles, mustard, lemon juice, and spices and often accompanies fried fish
tartar sauce
The name comes from the French tartare, but its roots might date to the Roman era.
This Italian dessert features a hard shell filled with ricotta cheese and flavorings
cannoli
Fillings can range from chocolate chips to orange flavoring and anything in between.
What does the acronym "CBT" stand for in mental health treatment?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Stonehenge is located in this country.
England
This group of massive ancient stones, known as a megalith, is arranged in a circle. It likely served as a ceremonial, ritual, and astronomical site for the ancient people who constructed it.
Manolo Blahnik’s shoe designs became popular in the 1970s through the 1990s, with this skinny and sky-high style becoming his signature.
stilettos
Blahnik’s stiletto heels became iconic in pop culture despite the popularity of chunky platforms at the time
What type of bird can swim but cannot fly?
Penguin
Some sources indicate that the penguin was able to fly long ago, but it lost the ability because of evolution
What country would you say, Obrigado and obrigada mean “thank you.”
Brazil
Obrigado is Portuguese, the language spoken in only one South American country. Typically, men say obrigado and women say obrigada. Portuguese is also spoken in several countries in Africa.
This is the French name for natural gravy and pan drippings served with roast beef
au jus
The juices are released during cooking
This classic layered Southern dessert is made with bananas, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and vanilla wafers.
banana pudding
Some restaurants mix it all together except for the whipped cream, but you want to layer it if you’re serving it for company.
What is the term for recognizing and understanding your own emotions?
self-awareness
Roughly 40 miles from Naples, you can explore this fabled Italian coastline.
Amalfi Coast
Walk along the Terrace of Infinity, spend a day on the beach, visit the ceramic shops along Corso Umberto, and stroll along Sentiero dei Limoni, or “The Path of Lemons.” Amalfi is worldrenowned for its lemons; must-haves include its lemonade and lemon desserts
This brand is often credited as the first luxury brand to release a sneaker. The shoe debuted in 1984, and the design features red and green stripes
Gucci
The move capitalized on the tennis sneaker trend, and a recent rerelease marketed the stylish kicks again
What is the largest fruit crop on Earth?
Grapes
Bananas are the second largest.
Danke means “thank you” in this language.
German
In addition to Germany, the language is often spoken in Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein, as well as portions of Italy and Poland
This French white sauce made with milk, butter, and flour is one of the five mother sauces.
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 French egg custard is served with a burnt toffee crust
crème brûlée
Its name means “burnt cream.” In Spain, the same dessert is called crema Catalana.
Name two factors that contribute to good mental health.
Examples:
In the ancient abandoned city of Petra in this country, you will find buildings carved exquisitely into rose-colored sandstone.
Jordan
The most breathtaking edifice is the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), and nearby is the massive Petra Amphitheater. Visiting the site requires hiking on steep terrain. For the fit, this is a site not to be missed.
these sheepskin shoes were invented by Australian surfers and then imported to California.
UGGs
In 1978, Brian Smith imported the shoes to the United States, where they took off in popularity and remain popular today.
Only 28 performers have earned every major performance award, collectively known by this acronym
EGOT
It stands for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Among those who have won this coveted group of awards are Rita Moreno, Marvin Hamlisch, Helen Hayes, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Elton John