Kitchen Capers
This classic baking disaster happens because the home cook mistakenly uses this “table” mineral instead of sugar.
salt
If it’s a small amount of salt, you might be able to salvage the dish. If you are working with a sweet batter, the recipe will call for a large amount of sugar, and you’ll need to start over.
Red and double-decker are two iconic characteristics of this kind of London transport.
buses
London’s red double-decker buses are among the city’s most recognizable sights. The classic Routemaster became one of London’s best-known bus designs after entering service in the 1950s.
Skydiving when strapped to another person is known as this.
tandem
Tandem jumping requires one of the jumpers to be a certified tandem instructor.
This flower is the most common flower associated with fall and has one of the longest bloom times.
chrysanthemum
It comes in a wide variety of colors and shapes, and it’s a perennial, though many people treat it as an annual.
The team that is holding the ball and trying to score a touchdown
offense
The opposing team plays defense while the offensive team tries to score.
This ingredient makes bread rise.
yeast
If you’re unsure if your batch of yeast is still fresh, try proofing it in a bowl with some warm water and sugar. If it foams, the batch is still good.
This breakfast beverage is not merely the English standard; it’s almost mandatory.
tea
It’s not called “hot tea,” as it is in the United States; it’s just tea—and frequently it’s strong black tea with milk, not lemon.
“Fly Me to the [this place]” is a beloved standard tune that has survived generation after generation.
moon
The song was originally titled “In Other Words.”
This purple vegetable only wishes it came from a chicken.
an eggplant
During the 18th century, Europeans cultivated white varieties of eggplant, and because they resembled eggs, they were named a combination of the words egg and plant.
The person playing the position that throws the ball
quarterback
This is often considered the most important position in the game. If the QB is with a team that wins consistently, he will probably land endorsements.
This kitchen appliance displays magnets.
a refrigerator
It’s a great place to keep your grandchildren’s drawings, calendars, and photos so you can see them every day.
This is the nickname for London’s underground transit, the oldest subway system in the world.
the Tube
The subway system’s official name is the London Underground, and the service was inaugurated in 1863.
This superhero famously says, “Up, up, and away!” before taking off.
Superman
The phrase originated when The Adventures of Superman debuted on the radio. Before radio, Superman was a DC Comics series, and there was no need to explain that Superman was flying.
This sun-chasing flower is a sure sign of the harvest season.
sunflower
Some varieties of sunflower last until the first frost. In warmer areas of the country, they’re available alongside fresh produce at farmers’ markets. Young sunflowers track the sun to absorb energy and are guided by their circadian rhythm. Mature sunflowers face east permanently.
Term for throwing the ball to a teammate
pass
Passing is the fundamental play in football.
A soufflé makes a lovely dessert, but if you make it ahead of time, it will do this.
fall
Air is trapped in the egg whites while the soufflé cooks, but as it cools, the air escapes, causing the soufflé to fall. If presentation is your main concern, it must be eaten before it cools.
Home to Big Ben, the Clock Tower in London was renamed in her honor in 2012.
Queen Elizabeth II
Parliament renamed Clock Tower to Elizabeth Tower in honor of the queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Big Ben is the name of the massive bell housed inside the tower.
If thrown correctly, this colorful toy spins through the air and then returns.
a boomerang
It comes back via a process called gyroscopic precession. Because of the spin when the boomerang is thrown, one wing is higher than the other one, causing the boomerang to return.
Once the air chills, we turn our attention away from the summer varieties and turn to acorn, spaghetti, and butternut varieties of this vegetable.
winter squash
Winter squash has a hard rind and a long storage life.
The term that describes the defensive team catching a ball meant for an offensive receiver
interception, turnover, or pick
Sports broadcasters use all three terms.
This kitchen measurement equals 16 fluid ounces.
a pint
To perform a conversion between any two units of measure, open a browser. In the search bar, type “how many [units of measure] in a [unit of measure]” and tap Enter.
London’s taxi cabs are black, and each driver must pass this grueling test to earn their license.
“The Knowledge”
The test requires three to four years of study. Prospective cab drivers learn every street, every nook and cranny of the city, as well as all of its landmarks.
A thrilling way to get a view of a beautiful area is a ride in this flying machine, comprised of a heated bag called an envelope and no traditional steering mechanism.
hot-air balloon
Hot-air balloon pilots change altitudes to find wind currents moving in the direction they want the balloon to fly. Some balloons can fly as high as a few thousand feet.
This three-layered, triangular candy comes out of hiding just in time for Halloween.
candy corn
You can spot it a mile away by its distinctive layering of yellow for the base, orange for the middle section, and white for the tip.
The phrase popularized by Roger Staubach to describe a dramatic 1975 playoff touchdown pass
Hail Mary
The name originated when, with just 32 seconds on the clock, Staubach threw a 50-yard pass to Drew Pearson, who scored a touchdown to seal the victory for the Cowboys.