On this week’s Who Knew Wednesday, we discussed Talking Slowly, Iced Tea, and Egg Rolls; plus, who am I trivia. Here’s what we talked about.
WHO KNEW FACT CHECK– Tea leaves can help keep mosquitoes at bay
NATIONAL TALK SLOW DAY – Slowing down benefits the listener and communicator, as it allows you to breathe, be calm, and relax.
Fried spring rolls with vegetables and shrimps, served with spicy sauce and chopsticks over white wooden background. Overhead view
NATIONAL ICED TEA DAY – The first place to sell and grow iced tea in America was South Carolina in 1775.
NATIONAL EGG ROLL DAY – Origins of the egg roll aren’t completely clear. Some stories say it was New York chef Lung Fong who invented the delicacy back in 1925. Others credit chef Henry Low of the restaurant Port Arthur in New York City.
WHO AM I?
I was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and began performing as a child alongside my sisters.
I became a global star playing Dorothy in the classic film ‘The Wizard of Oz.’
I sang the iconic song ‘Over the Rainbow,’ which won an Academy Award.
Despite personal struggles, I made a celebrated comeback with concerts in the 1960s, including performances at Carnegie Hall.
My daughter, Liza Minelli, was also an accomplished performer and actress.
I am Judy Garland! Congratulations to Jim from Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!
Join Joe and Brock tomorrow for Praise Thursday! Thanks so much for listening! – Joe and Daniel
On this week’s Monday Motivation we shared motivation through this years Lifeline Theme and played a game of family feud for our Mystery Monday! Here’s what we talked about:
Joe’s Motivation: There was nothing until God spoke, he has done so many things for us when we’ve done nothing to deserve it. He spoke and then there was everything. We wouldn’t exist without him and sometimes we take it for granted. Especially on days like this it’s so easy to be negative, but it’s important we breathe and remember our Father is taking care of us.
Gabriella’s Motivation: Our theme reminds us to take a step back and remember what God has done and will continue to do for us. We have blessing every day and some are taken for granted, but we are reminded to take a step back and count on His glory. We are made with a purpose; to glorify the Lord and tell others about Him. None of us would be where we are without him.
Name an occasion that just wouldn’t be the same without hot dogs.
Baseball game (37)
Holiday (31)
Wedding/Party (19)
Cookout/ Barbecue (7)
Picnic (3)
Congratulations to Karen of Mount Vernon for guessing the top two answers and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!
Tune in Tomorrow for Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday with Ethan!
With the holidays quickly approaching, we have to be honest with ourselves. Of course we love getting together with family and friends and making memories, but there’s also another big reason we love them…the food. With so many classic and iconic holiday staples, we had to ask…what’s better: egg nog or hot chocolate? YOU had some opinions!
Carolyn said that egg nog milkshakes are one of her favorites! Gretchen meanwhile wonders who in the world likes hot chocolate? Kelly was another hot chocolate lover, saying that peppermint hot chocolate is even better!
The Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt continues on WNZR! Congratulations to Jim & Barry for catching Tom Turkey today! Keep listening for your chance to get registered for a 14-16 pound turkey from Smithhislers Meats in Mount Vernon!
-I was born November 20, 1942
-I’m the oldest sitting US President
-I’m also the 46th President of the US
I am…Joe Biden!
Congratulations to Ellie for correctly guessing! Since last week was a stumper, she wins 2 $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!
Today Todd and I revisited an old favorite topic – FOOD! Well, cooking, but the food is the best part of that anyways…
Here are todays facts:
Save on Heat: When meal planning, think about multiple dishes that you can cook simultaneously in the oven, such as a roast and a casserole. Better yet, turn a pot lid upside down while cooking, then place of veggies wrapped in foil on top. This will save time and money on your gas or electric bill!
Dental floss in your Kitchen: This is a must have for your kitchen toolkit is an unwaxed dental floss! Not only is it useful for trusting a turkey, but it’s also great for baking. Dental floss is perfect for cutting a cake without making too many crumbs, and if your freshly baked cookies are stuck to the baking tray, simply hold a length of dental floss taught and slip it underneath the cookie. It works better than a spatula!
Cuts Like a Knife: Say you finally saved up enough to buy a brand new knife set or better yet you’re compiling a gift registry. So which knifes should you get? The three basic knifes everyone should own are a chef’s knife, for chopping and slicing; a paring knife, for deseeding and other small jobs; a boning knife, for cutting meat and poultry. Additional Cutlery items you may want to have our a serrated knife for slicing bread, a fever, a fish filleting knife, and a pair of kitchen scissors!
Here are the pictures I promised:
Chef’s knifeParing knifea boning knife
Deodorize the Disposal: A quick and easy way to deodorize your in sink garbage disposal is to grind an orange or lemon peel inside it every so often. It will get rid of the grease and germs and plus it smells wonderful.
Toothpaste Trick: You’ve been cooking with garlic, and now you can’t get that smell off of your hands! To get rid of this or any other kitchen odor, just rub some White toothpaste between your hands and wash off.
Remove Strong Food Smells from your Hands: by running them under cold running water while rubbing them with you must steel spoon. Rinse with soap and water.
Stop the Stink: Don’t throw away used coffee grounds – instead, keep them in a can near the sink. Rub a small amount over your hands after handling fish, or chopping garlic or onions to get rid of the odors on your hands.
Look for Lines: As you probably know, white streaks running through meet are fat. But even if your diet conscious, you should always choose well-marbled meat, which will be the most tender, since the animal didn’t exercise those muscles very much. That is a storage deposit for energy, and for me to be well-marbled, and the animal must be fed a diet high in Rich grains such as corn. The fat imparts flavor and provides moisture that helps tenderize the meat.
Green Ham and eggs: Have you ever purchased a ham that has a greenish, glistening Sheen? This effect occasionally occurs when he is sliced and the surface is exposed to the effects of oxidation. It isn’t a sign of spoilage but it is caused by the nitrate modification of the meats iron content, which tends to produce a biochemical change in the pigment.
Question of the Day!
Our book suggests keeping a Shaker filled with a ratio of 75% salt and 25% pepper next to your stove to make food preparation easy. But my question to you is would you add anything else into that Shaker? I would! What’s your go-to seasoning? Let us know below!
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Today Joe and I brought you some Monday Motivation, but with this weather, you may have not needed it!
I shared about a Francis Chan Sermon I listened to on Sunday. He shared about about these verses, John 16:7 “I tell you the truth. It is better for you that I go away. If I do not go, the Helper will not come to you. If I go, I will send Him to you.” And Luke 12:11 – 12 “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” Here is the link to that Sermon!
Congratulations to Jenny from Mount Vernon who guessed our top two Answers! She won that $5 Gift Card to Troyers of Apple Valley!
Joe shared about the concert that he got to go to on Saturday, and he said it was Phenomenal! Here is a link to who he saw! Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos
You don’t want to miss the WNZR Valentine’s Banquet! Remember that the ticket deadline is tomorrow at 6 p.m – click HERE to find out how to get your tickets!
On the show this morning Lexie and Hunter shares a wide variety of fall activities to do with Family, Friends and kids. There are so many great thing to do this fall.
If you missed any of the show or just want to look at the full list click HERE.
Lexie and Hunter also shared unique things to do instead of carving pumpkins. Painting and decorating pumpkins is a fun alternative.
Today we talked with Carrie Hyman about June First Friday! It’s the first First Friday so there’s a lot of buzz! This year’s theme is Summer Celebration!
WNZR will be there too with one of our signature prize baskets! This one is called the Shape Up, Clean up, Drink Up, Dress Up and Soak Up Prize Basket valued at over 240$! Head to www.wnzr.fm for full details on the prize basket giveaway!
Also a congratulations to Melissa from Mount Vernon for answering our Who Knew Wednesday Trivia Question. She correctly listed two items in our prize basket!
Today we got to talk to Joanne Dager and Olivia Toth about the Sertoma Utica Ice Cream Festival! As Vice President of Velvet Ice Cream Joanne Dager has had a long history with the Festival. She went all the way back to the beginning and talked about how Velvet got involved 45 years ago.
Joanne and Olivia both had a lot to say about their experience and passion for the event. If you’d like more information you can find it at www.sertomaicecreamfestival.com
For the trivia question we asked a simple question. How long has the Sertoma Ice Cream festival been going on? 45 years was the answer…Congratulations to Christina from Butler for guessing correctly.
Name A Style Of Music That You’d Be Surprised To Hear That A Teenager Listened To:
Classical – 43 points
Country – 27 points
Jazz – 19 points
Opera – 9 points
Congratulations to Nathan from Norwalk who guessed our top answer today! He won that $5 gift card to Troyer’s of Apple Valley!
Here is the Blog Exclusive Who Knew Food Conner – It’s Spanish Paella Day!
If you don’t know what a Paella is, it’s a traditional Spanish dish, made with rice, meat or fish, and a delicious sauce. Whilst many countries and regions have their own recipes and variations, the best paellas are made in Spain, on the beach, with fresh seafood.
Driving Notes 