Time for El Español!
My favorite day of the week-- that is to say, mi día favorito-- is el sábado: this weekend day.
What is Saturday?
Then: she was the young star of Hannah Montana from 2006 to 2011, transforming herself from an average girl to a pop star with nothing but a blonde wig. Now: she finally won her first GRAMMY in February 2024 for her song "Flowers".
Who is Miley Cyrus?
Scientific literature distinguishes between two main types of habitats for bees: the word "nest" is used to describe when a colony houses itself in a natural cavity, or a hanging or exposed structure; this word, by contrast, is technically only to be used for a man-made structure designed to house a colony.
What is "hive"?
Typically used to describe pasta, this Italian term refers to food that is cooked so as to still be firm when bitten. Translated literally, the term means, "to the tooth".
What is "al dente"?
In Spokane, you can certainly expect some snow on the ground in enero: this winter month.
What is January?
Then: she played Alex, the occasionally irresponsible teenage sister in a family of wizards on Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired from 2007 to 2012. Now: in September 2024, she officially became a billionaire, attributing the vast bulk of her wealth to the success of her popular Rare Beauty cosmetics business, which she launched in 2019.
Who is Selena Gomez?
In this species of bees, the males will approach other animals and behave aggressively, but do not have stingers; the females, on the other hand, have stingers, but are docile and rarely sting. Their name comes from their woodworking ability when making nests.
What are carpenter/wood-boring bees?
Want to quickly, cleanly, and evenly slice firm vegetables? Try one of these kitchen implements! Just don't confuse it for an instrument... and above all, DON'T slice your finger.
What is a mandoline?
I went over to my friend's house yesterday, in la tarde: this time of day.
What is the afternoon?
Then: as well as several Disney Channel movies, she starred in Sonny with a Chance, playing a teenage comedian who joins a sketch comedy television series. Now: their directorial debut, Child Star, was released on Hulu in September 2024, showing their own struggle with mental health and substance abuse that was shaped by their young fame.
Who is Demi Lovato?
If a bee colony gets too overpopulated, the group will split in half, as a natural part of their biology intended to help with reproduction. This split involves thousands of bees flying rather chaotically all in one place, known as this-- contrary to popular belief, they're usually rather docile while this is happening.
What is a swarm?
A chef's knife is an important part of any kitchen, but what kind to get? There are two main types: a Japanese knife, which is single-beveled, harder, and more brittle-- better suited for performing specialized tasks-- or this style, which is double-edged and generally more familiar to American home cooks-- better for hardy chopping tasks.
What is a Western style?
When was the last time I took a Spanish lesson? The answer is nunca-- this word in English.
What is never?
Then: from 2010 to 2013, she co-starred with Bella Thorne on Shake It Up, Disney's idea for a female buddy comedy with a dance aspect, playing the part of Rocky Blue. Now: she has multiple major hits under her belt-- The Dune films, the most recent Spiderman series, and Challengers, to name just a few.
Who is Zendaya?
Honey bees have very specific habits and patterns, including this activity, which they use to communicate information regarding resources, not as a form of art. With it, they can communicate both direction and distance to a potential new nest, flower patch, or water.
What is dancing?
A common ingredient in French and Cajun cooking, as well as Japanese curries, this thickening agent is made by cooking equal parts fat and flour together over low to medium heat. An important technique to making it correctly is to whisk it to keep it moving constantly.
What is a roux?
All this talk of time has me eyeing el reloj: this item.
What is the clock?
Then: she was Teddy on Good Luck Charlie and Olivia in Lemonade Mouth, the latter of which kick-started her musical career, with "Ready or Not" and "Hurricane" as her most popular songs. Now: with an MS in media arts and sciences at MIT and a JD from Harvard Law, she is the CEO and co-founder of Northwood Space, a satellite data company.
Who is Bridgit Mendler?
Most bumblebees are social insects that form colonies with a single queen. In this specific species of bumblebee, however, the queens invade the nests of other bumblebees, kill the resident queen, and lay their eggs in that nest, which are then cared for by the resident workers. The species is named after a certain bird that is known for a similar routine.
What is the cuckoo bumblebee?
By stacking leaves, rolling them tightly, then slicing them perpendicular to the roll, you will accomplish this: a slicing technique in which leafy green vegetables such as spinach, sorrel, or Swiss chard, or a flat-leaved herb like basil, are cut into long, thin strips.
What is chiffonade?