Pretzels
Pretzel Trivia:
---The German's now known as the Pennsylvania Dutch, brought pretzels to American in 1710.
---German children wore pretzels around their necks on New Year's for good luck.
---Pretzels without salt are called Baldies.
---An average pretzel has 3.5 grams of fat and only 260 calories.
---The fastest twister, Helen Hoff can make 57 pretzels in a minute.
---A "peel" is the long-handled wooden spatula that allows the baker to put the pretzels into the oven. You might see this at the local pizza restaurant today.
---Pretzels are the third most preferred salty snack in America -- after potato chips and tortilla chops, respectively.
---The Pretzel is the school mascot of Freeport Senior High School in Philadelphia.
Read more about the Food HIstory of the Pretzel on the following link: http://www.kitchenproject.com/history/Pretzel.htmweeblylink_new_window
This is a great website that has histories of a lot of different foods. Check it out sometime for more of your favorites!
After reading, take this quiz to check your understanding! http://www.thenibble.com/fun/polls/giveaway/delightful-pretzels.aspweeblylink_new_window
Now you are ready to do the crossword that we handed out in class. Turn in for credit, please!
---The German's now known as the Pennsylvania Dutch, brought pretzels to American in 1710.
---German children wore pretzels around their necks on New Year's for good luck.
---Pretzels without salt are called Baldies.
---An average pretzel has 3.5 grams of fat and only 260 calories.
---The fastest twister, Helen Hoff can make 57 pretzels in a minute.
---A "peel" is the long-handled wooden spatula that allows the baker to put the pretzels into the oven. You might see this at the local pizza restaurant today.
---Pretzels are the third most preferred salty snack in America -- after potato chips and tortilla chops, respectively.
---The Pretzel is the school mascot of Freeport Senior High School in Philadelphia.
Read more about the Food HIstory of the Pretzel on the following link: http://www.kitchenproject.com/history/Pretzel.htmweeblylink_new_window
This is a great website that has histories of a lot of different foods. Check it out sometime for more of your favorites!
After reading, take this quiz to check your understanding! http://www.thenibble.com/fun/polls/giveaway/delightful-pretzels.aspweeblylink_new_window
Now you are ready to do the crossword that we handed out in class. Turn in for credit, please!