Sweet Treats
A graham cracker or plain piecrust with a filling of cream cheese and sour cream are the basic ingredients for this dessert.
What is 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.
One of this artist’s unforgettable hits, featured in Blue Hawaii, begins, “Wise men say only fools rush in.”
Who is Elvis Presley?
The tune is “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
This European nation reunified after the fall of a famous wall in 1989.
What is Germany?
The official agreement reuniting East and West Germany was signed on August 31, 1990.
You can catch reruns of this drama starring Jack Klugman, playing the role of a medical examiner.
What is Quincy, M.E.?
In the show, Quincy’s results rarely match police assumptions about the cause of death.
In Canada and some states in the US, this event takes place on the first Tuesday of September.
What is first day of school year?
In North America and Europe, classes usually begin in late August or September. Countries like Russia and Ukraine celebrate on September 1st as the "Day of Knowledge".
Strawberries piled high with a generous dollop of whipped cream, served on this type of cake, make a favorite summer dessert.
What is shortcake?
It’s a crumbly cake, more on the order of a scone or a biscuit.
This 1964 tune, titled “Fly Me to [this place],” was released by Frank Sinatra and Count Basie.
What is the moon?
In 1954, Felicia Sanders performed it in cabarets under the title “In Other Words.”
In 1973, this Mediterranean nation was declared a republic and Colonel George Papadopoulos assumed the presidency.
What is Greece?
Though the monarchy was abolished at this time, many people still opposed the military rule.
When exposed to a highly contagious disease that poses a threat to the community, people are isolated under this order, which restricts their movement.
What is quarantine?
Isolation refers to separating the infected person from others. In severe outbreaks, it can include shutting down ports of entry.
September is the month the playoffs begin and lead to this sport’s grand finale.
What is baseball?
The championship series in Major League Baseball is the World Series.
This Italian dessert features a hard shell filled with ricotta cheese and flavorings.
What are cannoli?
Fillings can range from chocolate chips to orange flavoring and anything in between.
This 1960 Paul Anka hit is about adolescent infatuation.
What is “Puppy Love”?
“Puppy Love” begins, “And they call it puppy love; Oh, I guess they’ll never know.”
This largest island in the world, located northwest of Iceland, gained home rule in 1979 from Denmark.
What is Greenland?
The Home Rule Act of 1979 transferred many responsibilities from Denmark to Greenland, though it remains an autonomous territory thereof.
You never want to stumble across this type of sand.
What is quicksand?
Quicksand is common sand that has been saturated with water. If you struggle, you will sink into it. Quicksand is denser than your body, so the best strategy is to relax and let your body float to the top.
On September 21, 1967, taping began for this famous children’s TV program, in which every episode begins with the host singing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
What is Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood?
The iconic show features host Fred Rogers and his many friends, including Mr. McFeely, Lady Elaine Fairchilde, and a red trolley.
This classic layered Southern dessert is made with bananas, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and vanilla wafers.
What is 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.
Dean Martin originally performed the 1954 tune that begins, “When marimba rhythms start to play, dance with me...”
What is “Sway”?
The song has been featured in countless films since its release, including 2007’s No Reservations, and popular band Pink Martini performs it at most of their concerts.
Indigenous tribes near this watery region near the Canada–U.S. border have been fighting for sovereignty in recent years.
What are the Great Lakes?
The Ojibwe tribe won an important case in 1983, giving them rights to spearfish in the Great Lakes area.
This is the word for a dilemma or a state of uncertainty.
What is quandary?
A common ethical quandary is whether to tell the truth or tell a little white lie.
On September 18, 1970, the world lost a visionary in this guitarist and singer, famous for songs including “Purple Haze” and “The Wind Cries Mary.”
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
Hendrix said “Purple Haze” was inspired by a dream in which he was walking under the sea.
This French egg custard is served with a burnt toffee crust.
What is crème brûlée?
Its name means “burnt cream.” In Spain, the same dessert is called crema Catalana.
This 1967 hit by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles begins, “Now if there’s a smile on my face, it’s only there tryin’ to fool the public.”
What is “Tears of a Clown”?
Another Robinson hit with the Miracles is “Ooo Baby Baby.”
In 1978, President Carter brought foreign dignitaries to visit this Pennsylvania city, once the site of an important Civil War battle commemorated by Abraham Lincoln.
What is Gettysburg?
President Carter, Anwar Sadat, and Menachem Begin visited the site shortly before finalizing the Camp David Accords.
To stand in line is to do this.
What is queue?
This term can be used as a noun or a verb and is most often used in the Northeast and the United Kingdom.
These medium-hot, protein-on-a-platter snacks make their way into many a Sunday football gathering.
What are (buffalo) chicken wings?
The traditional version of the chicken wing platter is served with blue cheese dipping sauce to tame the heat and add another layer of flavor.