Retro Barbecue & Grilling
Instructions: Fire up the memories! How much do you remember about the backyard barbecue culture that defined American summers?
- 1.
Which iconic round, dome-shaped charcoal grill was invented by George Stephen in 1952 using a marine buoy?
AChar-BroilBColeman GrillCWeber Kettle GrillDHibachi - 2.
What type of charcoal briquettes, invented by Henry Ford, became the standard fuel for backyard grills?
AKingsford CharcoalBMatch LightCRoyal OakDCowboy Charcoal - 3.
What lighter fluid brand in a black and yellow can was used to start charcoal grills for decades?
AGulfBKingsfordCZippoDWizard - 4.
What was the most popular meat served at American backyard barbecues in the 1950s and 1960s?
AChickenBSteaksCRibsDHamburgers and hot dogs - 5.
What small, portable Japanese-style grill became popular for apartment balcony and patio grilling in the 1960s?
ABrazierBKamadoCTandoorDHibachi - 6.
What classic hot dog brand used the jingle 'I wish I were an Oscar Mayer wiener'?
AHebrew NationalBBall ParkCOscar MayerDNathan's - 7.
What was the classic American side dish served at nearly every backyard barbecue, made with elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, and celery?
AThree-bean saladBMacaroni saladCPotato saladDColeslaw - 8.
What sweet barbecue sauce brand from Kansas City became the top-selling bottled BBQ sauce in America?
AKC MasterpieceBSweet Baby Ray'sCBull's-EyeDStubb's - 9.
What summer holiday is traditionally considered the start of barbecue season in America?
AFourth of JulyBMemorial DayCMother's DayDEaster - 10.
What classic picnic and barbecue dessert was served from a large pan and featured layers of graham crackers, pudding, and whipped topping?
ADirt cakeBEclair cakeCBanana puddingDIcebox cake - 11.
What backyard barbecue game involved tossing beanbags at a slanted board with a hole in it?
AHorseshoesBRing tossCLawn dartsDCornhole - 12.
What condiment combination was essential on a classic grilled hot dog in the Midwest?
AKetchup and relishBYellow mustard, onions, and relishCChili and cheeseDMustard and sauerkraut - 13.
What baked bean recipe, featuring molasses and salt pork, was a traditional New England barbecue side dish?
ATexas-style beansBBoston baked beansCCowboy beansDRanch-style beans - 14.
What was the iconic red-and-white checkered item found on every picnic and barbecue table?
ANapkinsBTableclothCPaper platesDSeat cushions - 15.
What famous lawn game, later banned due to safety concerns in the 1980s, featured heavy pointed projectiles thrown at a ground target?
ACroquetBLawn darts (Jarts)CBocce ballDHorseshoes