Fruits and Vegetables
This annual plant in the nightshade family, grown for its starchy edible tubers is native to the Peruvian-Bolivian Andes.
What is Potato?
Any of several starchy food preparations frequently associated with Italian cuisine and made from semolina, the granular product obtained from the endosperm of a type of wheat called durum, containing a large proportion of gluten.
What is pasta?
A cooking technique that uses direct heat from above to cook your food in the oven. It's a bit like upside-down grilling and a good way to cook thinner, leaner cuts of meat
What is a broiling?
The national flag of Mexico depicts this bird holding a snake in its talons.
What is an Eagle?
A holiday celebrated after Christmas Day in Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries.
What is Boxing Day?
This east Asian citrus fruit was probably first grown in the highlands of China but is now most closely associated with Japan.
What is Yuzu?
This powdered tea of Japanese origin by way of China is popular among tea connoisseurs everywhere and is among the most expensive kinds of teas on the market.
What is Matcha?
To slowly cook a food until it turns sweet, nutty, and brown.
What is Caramelize?
Not to be confused with ravens, these glossy black birds are found in most parts of the world, with the exception of southern South America.
What are Crows?
This fast food has been commonly eaten on Christmas day in Japan since the 1970s.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken?
These vining, generally large-fruited, long-season plants are characterized by fruits that can be stored many months into wintertime, if kept dry and well above freezing.
What are winter squash?
(also accept a name of any winter squash fruit eg - pumpkin, butternut squash)
Any of several species of edible mollusks and a delicacy of French cuisine.
What is Escargot?
To beat a light mixture or beverage until bubbles or foam form on the surface.
What is Froth?
______ racing as a sport began in Belgium, where in 1818 the first long-distance race of more than 100 miles (160 km) was held.
What is Pigeon?
In this Asian country, if gifts are given, one of the most common gifts to give is money, which is offered on Christmas Eve.
What is South Korea?
One of the most important fruit trees in the world, cultivated in all temperate-zone countries of both hemispheres. This fruit is commonly eaten fresh or is canned and is has a place in the 12 days of Christmas.
What is Pear?
This wine-based fortified drink flavored with aromatic herbs derives its name from the German word for “wormwood” a bitter herb and traditional ingredient of this drink.
What is vermouth?
To remove milk solids from a liquid to yield a clear liquid, most often used with butter.
What is Clarify?
The bee ___________ of Cuba is the smallest living bird at 2.48 inches (6.3 centimeters) long and weighing less than 0.11 ounce (3 grams).
What is Hummingbird?
Although Russia follows the Gregorian calendar, like most of the world, the country's Orthodox Church still follows the Julian calendar and celebrates Christmas on this day.
What is January 7th?
Cultivated in the United States and elsewhere as a salad vegetable, it is also widely grown in eastern Asia and is commonly used to make kimchi, a traditional Korean dish made of spicy fermented vegetables.
What is Napa Cabbage?
A fermented condiment that in its original form included tamarind, soy, garlic, red onions, anchovies, and spices.
What is Worcestershire sauce?
To slice (food) into thin strips about the size of matchsticks.
What is Julienne?
This long piece of flesh grows from a turkey’s forehead and hangs over its beak.
What is a Snood?
In the Netherlands on St Nicholas Day (December 6), children fill these with food gifts for the saint – such as nuts and fruits – and put them by the fireplace
What are Shoes?
(Clogs also accepted)