DESSERTS
What gas makes cakes rise when baking soda or baking powder is used?
Carbon dioxide.
Which tea is often powdered and whisked instead of steeped?
Matcha.
Which spice used in baking comes from the inner bark of a tree?
Cinnamon
What’s the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins?
Water-soluble (B, C) = excreted in urine; fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) stored in fat.
Pretend like the whole group has eaten spicy food and tea is your milk
YAY
Why is chilling cookie dough before baking important?
It solidifies fat → less spreading, deeper flavor.
What’s the difference between green tea and black tea leaves?
Green tea is unoxidized, black tea is fully oxidized.
Which spice was once worth more than gold by weight?
saffron
Why does eating too much salt raise blood pressure?
It causes water retention, increasing blood volume.
demonstrate the difference between sautéing, boiling, and steaming
YAY
Why do egg whites whip better at room temperature than cold?
Proteins unfold more easily, trapping more air.
Which country drinks the most tea per capita?
Turkey
What is the hottest naturally occurring chili pepper compound measured on the Scoville scale?
Capsaicin
Why do athletes eat bananas for energy?
Carbs + potassium help prevent cramps.
Mime the entire process of rolling sushi (start to finish)
laying the nori, spreading rice, adding filling, rolling, slicing
Why do macarons need almond flour instead of regular wheat flour?
Almond flour is gluten-free, giving smooth texture and delicate chew.
What is kombucha, and what makes it fizzy?
A fermented tea made with SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria & yeast); CO₂ from fermentation gives fizz.
What country invented pasta?
China
Why are omega-3 fatty acids important for health?
They reduce inflammation and heart disease risk.
Re-enact how to flambé
Pour, light, wave pan dramatically.
What sugar is used to prevent crystallization in ice cream and candy?
Corn syrup (glucose).
What does “first flush” mean in tea harvesting?
The very first spring harvest, considered highest quality.
Which fruit was the first eaten on the moon?
Peach
What’s the main difference between simple and complex carbs?
Simple = quick energy (sugar); complex = slower digestion (starches, fiber).
mime rolling out dough and cutting it into pasta noodles.
Show flour dusting, rolling pin, slicing strips.