Grab Bag
Numbers
Types of Leisure
Spring Cleaning
Port Cities
Food & Drink
100

This spread for toast is made from peels of citrus fruits, sugar, and water.

marmalade

While we associate marmalade with our British friends, the name comes from marmelo, a Portuguese quince paste.

100

This number equals a baker’s dozen.

13

In medieval England, laws controlled the size of bread, and bakers would get in trouble for overpricing undersized baked goods. They would often toss in a bit of extra product to avoid the harsh consequences of the law

100

Define "social leisure" and give an example of social leisure activities

Definition: activities done with other people 


Examples: going out to eat, concerts, sports, book clubs, making music etc.

100

To mop up a spill on a rug, take a cloth and do this

blot the spill

Blotting the spill absorbs the liquid. Then use cold water, soda water, or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar to remove any remaining stains. By blotting the spill before scrubbing the remnants, you prevent the stain from being scrubbed into the rug

100

This romantic city in Italy, with its gondola-filled canals, is one of Europe’s most popular port cities.

Venice

The city comprises more than 100 islands connected by canals

100

What types of food are beefsteak, heirloom, and Roma

Tomatoes

Its use as food originated in Mexico. Following the Spanish colonization of the Americas, tomatoes became popular worldwide

200

This natural abrasive can help clean a cast-iron skillet

salt

Rub coarse salt into the pan with a paper towel or cloth, rinse, and dry thoroughly

200

Theatrical productions are often broken down into this number of acts.

three

Some plays are one act, and a few run five acts, but commonly, playwrights can tie up all the loose ends by the end of the third act.

200

Define "Relaxation or Restorative Leisure" and give an  example of Relaxation or Restorative Leisure

Activities where a person does something to feel calm or relaxed.

Examples: yoga, Tai-chi, meditation, journaling, listening to music, breathing techniques

200

Test these mandatory lifesaving home features to see if you need to replace the battery

smoke alarms

Smoke alarms with sealed lithium batteries have a 10-year lifespan, so there’s no need to change batteries. If your smoke alarm uses regular batteries, it is recommended that you test them monthly. All smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years.

200

One of the oldest marine ports in North America is in the capital city of this French province in Canada.

Québec

The Québec City port sits on the St. Lawrence River

200

This squash can be used as a pasta substitute

spaghetti squash

To eat cooked spaghetti squash, remove the seeds and run a fork across the meat to turn it into strands. Then, top with your favorite pasta sauce and enjoy

300

How many players take part in a traditional game of cribbage?

Two

Less traditional versions of the game are played with three or more players

300

This is slang for one pound in the U.K

quid

It does not refer to the coin or note but to the value. If you have many coins that equal one pound, you have a quid.

300

Define "physical leisure" and give an examples of physical leisure

Activities that require body movement 

Examples: Running, sports, dance, exercising

300

If you’re drowning in bric-a-brac, this is the very first thing on your spring cleaning task list

decluttering

 If you have clutter throughout the house, it makes deep cleaning a difficult task. This also provides an opportunity to clear out items and either donate them or dispose of them.

300

This U.S. East Coast port city is a hub for cruise ships with Caribbean itineraries.

Miami

It’s known as the “Cruise Capital of the World.”

300

Mushrooms belong to this family

fungi

They do not require sunlight to grow.

400

Add this ingredient to flour and water, and your bread dough multiplies by two

yeast

 After you punch down the dough, it loses the extra bulk before you let it rise again. Letting it rise again allows it to reach the desired texture

400

In the late 1940s, Dan Robbins envisioned this painting system that allows anyone to paint a masterpiece suitable for framing

paint-by-numbers

He was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, who gave his apprentices numbered designs to be completed

400

Define "cognitive leisure" and give an examples of cognitive leisure


Cognitive leisure are activities that require a mental/ information processing response when engaging in the activity.

Examples: games, puzzles, cross words, sudoku, trivia, reading

400

When the warmer weather of spring arrives, you want your ceiling fans to move air in this direction

down/counterclockwise

When warmer weather comes, the fan blades should move counterclockwise to push the air down toward the floor to make the room feel cooler.

400

Egypt’s second-largest city is also Egypt’s largest port city

Alexandria

The world’s oldest lighthouse is in Alexandria

400

SPAM is a combination of these two words.

spice and ham

Ham is the main ingredient, and because it’s a canned good, it can be easily shipped. Today, there are 15 varieties of SPAM on the market

500

The word paprika comes from this language

Hungarian

The spice originated in what is now Budapest, and it made its way to the West in the 1900s

500

This latitude line (parallel) divides the United States from Canada.

49th

This boundary is the longest undefended boundary in the world

500

Define "creative arts leisure" and give an example of creative arts leisure


Creative arts refers to a range of activities that allow for creative and imaginative expression such as music, art, movement, cooking, and drama. Creative arts is utilized to improve and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well being. 

Examples: photography, painting, scrap booking, comedy, plays or theater, film making



500

Martha Stewart’s trick for cleaning coffee grinders is to run this food item through them

bread

Just add a few pieces of bread to the grinder and grind as you would coffee. It will soak up the coffee grinds and the oil

500

What is the main seaport city in Alaska that is known for being inaccessible by car?

Juneau

500

What yogurt drink flavored with fruit or spices is a favorite beverage in India?  

Lassi