What does "B&B" stand for in lodging?
AnswerBed and breakfast
A B&B is a small lodging that offers an overnight stay (bed) plus a morning meal (breakfast).
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The basics
What does "thread count" measure in bed sheets?
AnswerThreads woven into one square inch of fabric
Thread count is the number of lengthwise and crosswise threads woven into one square inch of fabric.
Going deeper
What is a minshuku?
AnswerA family-run guesthouse in Japan
Minshuku are small, often family-run Japanese guesthouses that usually serve meals, much like a B&B.
In Italy, what is an "agriturismo"?
AnswerA farm stay where guests lodge on a working farm
An agriturismo is a farm that hosts guests, often serving food made from what the farm produces.
Hollandaise sauce is an emulsion made mainly from which ingredients?
AnswerEgg yolks, butter and lemon juice
Hollandaise is made by whisking warm butter into egg yolks with lemon juice or vinegar to form an emulsion.
Expert level
What are the dimensions of a standard US queen mattress?
Answer60 by 80 inches
A US queen is 60 x 80 inches; 54 x 75 is a full, 76 x 80 is a king and 72 x 84 is a California king.
Which of these is one of the classic French "mother sauces"?
AnswerBéchamel
Béchamel, a white sauce of milk thickened with a butter-flour roux, is one of the French mother sauces.
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