Scurto Family Recipes
Cars
Barrington area
Asians & Italians
The Russ's
100

56 ounces of each of these three ingredients into Nancy and Russ's gravy.

What is crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, and water?

100

The Pacifica replaced this other Chrysler minivan that had been in production for over 25 years.

What is the Chrysler Town & Country?

100

In Barrington, the closest thing to a traffic jam is a line of luxury SUVs waiting to pick up kids at this institution.

What is Barrington High School?

100

This type of food distinguishes Italian gravy from pasta sauce.

What is meat?

Typically containing large pieces of meat like meatballs or sausage.

100

The meaning of "Oenophile"

What is someone who really likes wine.

An oenophile is a wine lover who appreciates the nuances of wine, while a sommelier is a wine expert who works in a professional setting.

200

Correct order of Eggplant Parmesan layers.

What is marinara, eggplant, parmesan cheese, and
mozzarella cheese?

200

These passenger car brands, and one motorcycle brand, are owned by the Volkswagen Group and are widely known and available in the United States. 

(7 seven brands)

What are Audi, Bentley, Jetta, Lamborghini, Porsche, Volkswagen and Ducati?

200

The area is home to the historic Catlow theater, originally built in what year?

What is 1927?

200

This concept, famously invoked by Italian mothers, ensures guilt-driven compliance with even the smallest family request.

What is 'la mamma’s guilt'?

200

This unique NHL rule, named after a player, allows a team to play the puck without incurring a delay-of-game penalty when shooting over the glass in their defensive zone.

What is the "Rob Blake Rule"?

300

The specific brand of chicken bullion in Russ' (Sr.) split pea soup.

What is Herbox?


300

The BMW headquarters in Munich is famously designed to resemble this iconic object associated with cars.

What is a four-cylinder engine?

300

In 1929, this company built a new office, warehouse, and coffee roasting facility in Barrington along the Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad. 

What is the Jewel-Tea company, later known as Jewel-Osco?

300

This Italian hand gesture can convey anything from anger to love, depending on how fast it’s moving.

What is 'the pinched fingers' gesture (or ‘ma che vuoi?’)?

300

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What is Nancy and Russ' last home address?

400

1 LB of ricotta cheese goes into "normal gravy" as one of the ingredients of this sauce. 

What is Nancy's Vodka Sauce?

400

This Lincoln model became a symbol of presidential prestige and was famously used in John F. Kennedy’s motorcade.

What is the Lincoln Continental?

400

This Barrington area alum was at the center of the 2018 financial crisis.

Who is Henry Paulson?

400

Asians and Italians alike would agree that calling this packaged dish ‘authentic’ is grounds for exile from their cultures.

What is instant ramen or canned spaghetti?

400

A short scene from the Godfather involves the unfortunate dispatch of one of the family‘s heavies, the godfather’s right-hand man Clemenza instructs his accomplice to...

What is "Leave the gun, take the cannoli"?

500

This ingredient is made from heavy cream and an acid.  Is found in this staple family recipe, by this person.

What is mascarpone in Denise's lasagna?

500

Who was the first person in the family to drive a Dodge Durango? What was the model year and color?

Brittany Scurto

Year, Brittany?

Color, Brittany?

500

"Be Inspired"

What is Barrington's motto?

500

The Japanese term ‘umami,’ often referred to as the fifth taste, was first identified in 1908 from this common broth ingredient.

What is kombu (kelp)?

500

Tom Itrich launched Huskie Tools in 1976 with this tool.

What is a hand-held hydraulic compression tool?

This hand-held hydraulic compression tool designed for use in the utility and electrical industries - specifically engineered for linemen to crimp connectors on electrical cables efficiently and safely.

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