These rich, chocolatey desserts, named for their color, are typically baked in a rectangular pan.
What are brownies?
This vibrant green powder, originating in China, is now popularly used not only in Japanese tea ceremonies, but in desserts and beverages as well.
What is matcha?
The name of this groundbreaking gene editing tool sounds kind of like an air fryer feature.
What is CRISPR?
These fragrant, romantic flowers, when red, are said to symbolize love and passion.
What are roses?
In the popular children’s nursery rhyme, “Mary” is known for having a little one of these.
What is a lamb?
These delightful French desserts typically consist of buttercream sandwiched between meringue-based almond cookies.
What are macarons?
This traditional Japanese garment is known for its long sleeves, decorative belt, and often elaborate colors and designs.
What is a kimono?
This process, which is done by your cells every day, is useful for growth and repairing wounds.
What is mitosis?
Marigolds, which can symbolize grief, are commonly seen on what Mexican holiday?
What is Dia de los Muertos?
These adorable little stubby-legged dogs were popularized by British royalty.
What are Welsh corgis?
This acidic substance is used to help stabilize meringues to achieve the ideal stiff peaks.
What is cream of tartar?
Akitas, a breed of cute Japanese dogs similar in appearance to the Shiba Inu, are best known for this loyal pooch who waited for his deceased owner at Shibuya Station until his death
Who was Hachiko?
There are three domains of life: prokaryotes, archaea, and these, which include all organisms with nuclei and organelles, such as plants, animals, fungi, and protists.
What are eukaryotes?
Pink varieties of this fringed flower, named after the Latin words for “flesh-colored,” are said to symbolize motherly love.
What are carnations?
This fluffy breed of house cat is known for its exceptional size and playful personality.
What are Maine Coons?
This method of cooking involves submerging the container of your dessert in a hot water bath to distribute heat more evenly.
What is a Bain Marie?
This intensely salty and sour Japanese superfood, often used to garnish rice, is made by pickling Japanese plums with salt.
What is umeboshi?
This is the process of converting DNA to RNA to proteins.
What is Central Dogma?
This daffodil lookalike, as its name may suggest, can symbolize selfishness.
Why is a narcissus?
These multicolored felines are almost always female.
What are calico cats?
What is crème pâtissière?
While there is an over 85% chance of survival, it’s best not to jump off the stage of this popular Kyoto tourist destination, even if it’s said to grant your wish.
What is Kiyomizu-dera?
This process is used to create copies of DNA fragments.
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
This often purple ornamental flower is said to symbolize royalty, respect, and admiration.
What is an orchid?
This charming cross between a Husky and a Pomeranian is typically medium-sized with gray and white fur.
What is a Pomsky?