4-Letter Words
It's the bottom of a sleeve
Cuff
This Japanese noodle is thicker than soba & usually made of wheat
Udon
of 20, 30, or 50%, the percentage of the Earth's land Asia occupies as the world's largest continent.
What is 30%
Greyhound bus lines, Roger Maris, & Bob Dylan all got their start in this Minnesota city.
What is Hibbing
This type of co-op is an alternative to banks.
What is a credit union
As a verb it can mean to give shape to something; as a noun it can mean that fuzzy green stuff on bread
Mold
A tamale is usually wrapped in a corn one
Husk
It's the color of a venomous recluse spider also called the fiddleback.
What is brown
L'etoile du Nord, the MN state motto translates to this.
What is the "Star of the North"
The first successful grocery co-op came up with this set of guiding rules for all co-ops.
What are the Cooperative Principles
Used in linoleum & paints linseed oil is made from the seeds of this plant
Flax
Espresso & mascarpone are ingredients in this layered Italian dessert whose name means "pick me up."
Tiramisu
This flightless bird ranges in size from blue (smallest) to emperor (largest).
What is a penguin
She was named for her birthplace: Winona, Minnesota
Who is Winona Rider
This program promotes products from companies certified to be at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by people who identify as: women, People of Global Majority, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
A popular type of protein powder is made from this watery byproduct of cheesemaking
Whey
Add vodka to grenadine & ginger ale to make the "dirty" version of this movie star cocktail.
A Shirley Temple
Ursus maritimus, this animal is amazing both on land & at sea, able to run 25 mph & prey on beluga whales.
What are Polar Bears
At about 90,000 it's the most populous U.S. city on North America's biggest lake.
What is Duluth
This co-operative has had 3 locations and been around since 1979.
It's the steering wheel of a ship
Helm
The scientific name of this, often used to flavor Chinese food, is Zingiber officinale.
Ginger
the Earth is closest to the Sun during this month of the year.
What is January
The Mayo Clinic, in 1969, had the first FDA-approved artificial replacement of this joint.
What is a Hip Replacement
Natural Harvest Food Co-op is an owner of these two co-operatives.
What are Frontier Co-op and NCG (National Co-op Grocers)