Here is a straightforward 'Fruit Nut & Veg' quiz. Fruit Nuts & Veg is the biggest part of our dietary intake, or at least it should be.
Start by asking, Who eats their '5 a day'?
What are members' favourite fruits?
What are members' favourite vegetables?
What are their dislikes in these food categories?
What have they never tried, but would like to?
There are four rounds of questions, with songs to break up the rounds. Some advert breaks are also included.
You can use this as a handout for members to fill in answers as you work through questions or if you click on the first image, you can play a slide show.
NB. If printing off, sometimes print settings can be a bit difficult and some images may be blurred (I'm really not sure why?), but if you take screen shots and crop them printouts work just fine.
As usual, make time for discussion, reminiscence and story-telling.
Give clues to help achievement and remind people it's just for fun and not a competition.
"If we enjoy the quiz, then we are all winners!"
Round 1. IDIOMS
Have members complete the following phrases, by way of a shout out ...
(We find this helps build confidence for the rest of the session.)
An apple a day keeps the DOCTOR AWAY
As cool as a CUCUMBER
A second bite at the CHERRY
When life gives you lemons, MAKE LEMONADE
To dangle a CARROT
To pass an olive BRANCH
Like two peas in a POD
A couch POTATO
Spill the BEANS
To drive someone BANANAS
I couldn't give a FIG
Sour GRAPES
Rotten to the CORE
You shouldn't compare oranges and LEMONS
To go pear SHAPED
Strawberry fields FOREVER
I found my thrill on BLUEBERRY HILL
Everything is peaches and CREAM
The fruits of your LABOUR
Forbidden FRUIT
In a bit of a PICKLE
A tough nut to CRACK
If you pay peanuts you get MONKEYS
In a nutSHELL
As nutty as a fruit CAKE
Ah that old CHESTNUT
Clues ...
These nuts flavour Indian ice cream.
These nuts used to be found in a 'Marathon' chocolate bar.
These nuts are associated with the American 'Thanksgiving' holiday.
These nuts provide the filling for a 'Bounty' chocolate bar.
This nut, when raw, is poisonous and can be used to make cyanide.
This nut can be found on top of a cone shaped chocolate sweet.
This nut is inedible, but from it grow mighty oaks.
These nuts are used in Asian cooking.
These nuts are native to Australia.
There was one of these nuts "in every bite" in a 'Topic' bar.
These nuts were covered in chocolate and wrapped in purple cellophane in a tin of 'Quality Street'.
This nut is used to make pesto sauce.
Nat King Cole sang a Christmas song about roasting these nuts over an open fire.
These seeds (not nuts) are ground and brewed to make a hot beverage.
These inedible nuts provide a children's game.
Name the comic strip & the characters?
Anyone remember the 'Cadbury's Fruit & Nut' advert?
Can you sing the advertising slogan?
Who is this?
Here the advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ4Cktg4fFY
What about this advert? Does anyone remember it?
What was the make of peanuts & what was the advertising slogan?
Here it is - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7vX8hBudcQ
Here's another one. Can anyone sing the advertising slogan before watching? -
What are they called now?
Song break - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I07249JX8w4
What was Tina Turner's original name?
Clues.
16. One of these fruits originates in Mexico, the other in India.
17. These weren't available in the war years, so afterwards children had to be taught how to peel them.
18. This fruit is used to make guacamole.
19. We used to eat this fruit in the autumn, with a pin.
20. It was a popular starter in the 70s, with a cherry on top.
21. You might have some cordial made from this fruit with a pint of lager.
22. This fruit is used in a popular biscuit.
23. You put chunks of this fruit on top of a Hawaiian pizza.
24. You might have this fruit with cream at Wimbledon.
25. You pick these fruits from a hedgerow.
26. There is a rhyme involving these two fruits (see below).
27. Fats Domino sang a song about these fruits.
28. This was the forbidden fruit in the Garden Of Eden.
29. 'Conference' is one variety of this fruit.
30. This fruit of the vine makes wine.
31. Both the bird and the fruit are associated with New Zealand.
32. This fruit is often served as a dessert in a Chinese restaurant.
32. The dried fruits "keep you regular".
33. This fruit is 92% water.
34. These two stone fruits belong to the same family.
35. The branch of this fruit is a peace offering.
Who used to enjoy these sweets?
What are they called now?
Can anyone sing the advertising slogan?
Here's the advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu8e84vJoH8
Can anyone sing the advertising slogan before watching? -
What about this one? Which fruit goes on top? -
Comedy sketch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFgdhZGLJrY
What were they having for breakfast?
Song break - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcyiC79l910
Which sisters sang this song in 1942?
Clues.
36. The French call these "love apples".
37. Think about your favourite way to cook and serve these.
38. Americans call these "scallions".
39. Americans call these "zucchinis".
40. These gourds are popular at Halloween & Thanksgiving.
41. This vegetable is said to repel vampires.
42. Rugby players' damaged ears are often referred to by the name of this vegetable.
43. There is an (untrue) old wives tale that says these vegetables help you see in the dark. (It was a story made up in WW2 to hide the fact that we had invented radar.)
44. The 'branches' of this vegetable are called "florets".
45. You "shell' this vegetable.
46. You can pickle this vegetable.
47. There are two varieties of this vegetable in the UK - Jerusalem & Globe.
48. This vegetable makes you fart.
49. Americans call this vegetable (actually it's a fruit) "egg plants".
50. This vegetable is often "forced" to grow in the dark.
51. So is this sweet vegetable.
52. Popeye used to eat this to give him strength.
53. This vegetable makes your pee smelly and green.
54. There are many varieties of this salad leaf, including 'iceberg', 'cos' & 'lollo rossa'.
55. In an Indian restaurant you might have this vegetable cubed in a mint yoghurt dip.
56. Americans call this leaf "endive". In WW2 it was used to flavour 'Camp Coffee'.
57. This fruit can be hot, hot, hot!
58. Australians call these fruits "capsicums".
59. This is a hot crunchy vegetable which belongs to the mustard family.
60. This sweet vegetable was used in WW2 to make "mock banana".
61. Peeling these makes you cry. What are some old wives tales about stopping that from happening?
62. The 'Jolly Green Giant' used to advertise tins of this vegetable.
63. 'Blackadder's' Baldrick loved these vegetables.
64. If you like this (not a vegetable) you're a fun guy.
65. Germans and Polish people enjoy this vegetable pickled and fermented - "sauerkraut".
Who remembers shelling peas?
Which company started selling frozen peas in the UK in 1946?
Which substance did people used to put in boiling water when cooking vegetables?
Why did they do that?
Ad break - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4MTgjNkfyI
Before watching, name the brand and sing the advertising slogan.
How about this one?
Can you remember the song?
How many varieties were there?
Comedy sketch 'Two Soups' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAX1K8S_LPA
Who plays the part of the waitress (don't forget to tell her if you're in a hurry)?
Final Songs - Take your pick ...
Or you could play it as a 'Name That Tune' round ... (Spotify playlist below)
Spotify Playlist ... can anyone think of any other songs to add?
Practical Activities
You could make a fruit salad, smoothies or a sherry trifle and enjoy eating or drinking them together.
These nuts flavour Indian ice cream. PISTACHIOS
These nuts used to be found in a 'Marathon' chocolate bar. PEANUTS
These nuts are associated with the American 'Thanksgiving' holiday. PECANS
These nuts provide the filling for a 'Bounty' chocolate bar. COCONUTS
This nut, when raw, is poisonous and can be used to make cyanide. ALMONDS
This nut can be found on top of a cone shaped chocolate sweet. WALNUTS
This nut is inedible, but from it grow mighty oaks. ACORNS
These nuts are used in Asian cooking. CASHEWS
These nuts are native to Australia. MACADAMIA
There was one of these nuts "in every bite" in a 'Topic' bar. HAZELNUT
These nuts were covered in chocolate and wrapped in purple cellophane in a tin of 'Quality Street'. BRAZIL NUTS
This nut is used to make pesto sauce. PINE NUTS
Nat King Cole sang a Christmas song about roasting these nuts over an open fire. CHESTNUTS
These seeds (not nuts) are ground and brewed to make a hot beverage. COFFEE
These inedible nuts provide a children's game. HORSE CHESTNUTS
Name the comic strip & the characters? 'PEANUTS', WOODSTOCK, CHARLIE BROWN & SNOOPY
Who is this? FRANK MUIR
What was the make of peanuts? GOLDEN WONDER
What are they called now? 'SNICKERS'
What was Tina Turner's original name? ANNA MAE BULLOCK
16. One of these fruits originates in Mexico, the other in India. MANGO ORIGINATES IN INDIA, PAPAYA ORIGINATES IN MEXICO
17. These weren't available in the war years, so afterwards children had to be taught how to peel them. BANANAS
18. This fruit is used to make guacamole. AVOCADOS
19. We used to eat this fruit in the autumn, with a pin. POMEGRANATES
20. It was a popular starter in the 70s, with a cherry on top. HONEYDEW MELONS
21. You might have some cordial made from this fruit with a pint of lager. LIMES
22. This fruit is used in a popular biscuit. FIGS
23. You put chunks of this fruit on top of a Hawaiian pizza. PINEAPPLES
24. You might have this fruit with cream at Wimbledon. STRAWBERRIES
25. You pick these fruits from a hedgerow. RASPBERRIES & BLACKBERRIES
26. There is a rhyme involving these two fruits (see below). ORANGES & LEMONS
27. Fats Domino sang a song about these fruits. BLUEBERRIES
28. This was the forbidden fruit in the Garden Of Eden. APPLES
29. 'Conference' is one variety of this fruit. PEARS
30. This fruit of the vine makes wine. GRAPES (THEY ALSO MAKE CURRENTS, RAISINS & SULTANAS)
31. Both the bird and the fruit are associated with New Zealand. KIWIS
32. This fruit is often served as a dessert in a Chinese restaurant. LYCHEES
32. The dried fruits "keep you regular". PLUMS & PRUNES
33. This fruit is 92% water. WATERMELON
34. These two stone fruits belong to the same family. APRICOTS & PEACHES
35. The branch of this fruit is a peace offering. OLIVES
What are they called now? 'STARBURST'
36. The French call these "love apples". TOMATOES
37. Think about your favourite way to cook and serve these. POTATOES
38. Americans call these "scallions". SPRING ONIONS
39. Americans call these "zucchinis". COURGETTES
40. These gourds are popular at Halloween & Thanksgiving. PUMPKINS
41. This vegetable is said to repel vampires. GARLIC
42. Rugby players' damaged ears are often referred to by the name of this vegetable. CAULIFLOWER
43. There is an (untrue) old wives tale that says these vegetables help you see in the dark. (It was a story made up in WW2 to hide the fact that we had invented radar.) CARROTS
44. The 'branches' of this vegetable are called "florets". BROCCOLI
45. You "shell' this vegetable. PEAS
46. You can pickle this vegetable. BEETROOT
47. There are two varieties of this vegetable in the UK - Jerusalem & Globe. ARTICHOKES
48. This vegetable makes you fart. BRUSSELS SPROUTS
49. Americans call this vegetable (actually it's a fruit) "egg plants". AUBERGINES
50. This vegetable is often "forced" to grow in the dark. CELERY
51. So is this sweet vegetable. RHUBARB
52. Popeye used to eat this to give him strength. SPINACH
53. This vegetable makes your pee smelly and green. ASPARAGUS
54. There are many varieties of this salad leaf, including 'iceberg', 'cos' & 'lollo rossa'. LETTUCE
55. In an Indian restaurant you might have this vegetable cubed in a mint yoghurt dip. CUCUMBER
56. Americans call this leaf "endive". In WW2 it was used to flavour 'Camp Coffee'. CHICORY
57. This fruit can be hot, hot, hot! CHILLI
58. Australians call these fruits "capsicums". PEPPERS
59. This is a hot crunchy vegetable which belongs to the mustard family. RADISHES
60. This sweet vegetable was used in WW2 to make "mock banana". PARSNIPS
61. Peeling these makes you cry. What are some old wives tales about stopping that from happening? ONIONS
62. The 'Jolly Green Giant' used to advertise tins of this vegetable. SWEETCORN
63. 'Blackadder's' Baldrick loved these vegetables. TURNIPS
64. If you like this (not a vegetable) you're a fun guy. MUSHROOMS
65. Germans and Polish people enjoy this vegetable pickled and fermented - "sauerkraut". CABBAGE
Which company started selling frozen peas in the UK in 1946? 'BIRD'S EYE'
Which substance did people used to put in boiling water when cooking vegetables? BICARBONATE OF SODA
Why did they do that? TO KEEP VEGETABLES GREEN, EVEN AFTER THEY'D BEEN BOILED TO A MUSH
How many varieties were there? 57
Who plays the part of the waitress (don't forget to tell her if you're in a hurry)? JULIE WALTERS
