In The Kitchen
This classic baking disaster happens because the home cook mistakenly uses this “table” mineral instead of sugar.
What is 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.
What are 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.
What is tandem?
Tandem jumping requires one of the jumpers to be a certified tandem instructor.
This purple vegetable only wishes it came from a chicken.
What is 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 team that is holding the ball and trying to score a touchdown
What is offense?
The opposing team plays defense while the offensive team tries to score.
This ingredient makes bread rise.
What is 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.
What is tea?
Tea in England was originally an expensive product that only the elite could afford. Merchants and customers used little tea pots to test that the tea they had ordered was up to the quality they were expecting.
“Fly Me to the [this place]” is a beloved standard tune that has survived generation after generation.
What is the moon?
The song was originally titled “In Other Words.”
This sun-chasing flower is a sure sign of the harvest season.
What is a sunflower?
Some varieties of sunflower last until the first frost. Young sunflowers track the sun to absorb energy. Mature sunflowers face east permanently.
The person playing the position that throws the ball.
What is quarterback?
This is often considered the most important position in the game.
This kitchen appliance displays magnets.
What is 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.
What is the Tube?
The subway system’s official name is the London Underground, and the service was launched in 1863.
This superhero famously says, “Up, up, and away!” before taking off.
Who is 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.
Once the air chills, we turn our attention away from the summer varieties and turn to acorn, spaghetti, and butternut varieties of this vegetable.
What is 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.
What is interception, turnover, or pick?
Sports broadcasters use all three terms.
A soufflé makes a lovely dessert, but if you make it ahead of time, it will do this.
What is 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.
This official London royal residence is the place to see the changing of the guard.
What is Buckingham Palace?
The Changing of the Guard is a formal military ceremony where troops currently on duty (the Old Guard) hand over responsibility to a new batch of incoming soldiers (the New Guard).
If thrown correctly, this colourful toy spins through the air and then returns.
What is 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 October hits, iced coffee cravings are frequently replaced by this flavour of latte.
What is pumpkin (spice)?
The Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), made with espresso, steamed milk, autumn spices, and sweet syrup, was launched by Starbucks in late 2003.
The phrase popularized by Roger Staubach to describe a dramatic 1975 playoff touchdown pass.
What is a 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.
This famous TV chef became known for shouting “Bam!” while adding seasonings and other ingredients to his dishes.
Who is Emeril Lagasse?
Lagasse has said that “Bam!” originally started as a way to wake up his sleepy production crew during long days of filming.
Home to Big Ben, the Clock Tower in London was renamed in her honour in 2012.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
Parliament renamed Clock Tower to Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben is the name of the massive bell housed inside the tower.
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.
What is a hot-air balloon?
Hot-air balloon pilots change altitudes to find wind currents moving in the direction they want the balloon to fly.
This three-layered, triangular candy comes out of hiding just in time for Halloween.
What is 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.
Special teams player who drops the ball and gives it a boot.
What is the punter?
When a team reaches third down and decides not to try to get a touchdown, the punter kicks the ball as far down the field as possible to the opposing team.