<b>- [Host] And now for the</b> <b>tastiest game show ever,</b> <b>it's Desserts From</b> <b>Around the World.</b> <b>We have some exciting and tasty</b> <b>competition in store today.</b> <b>First, let's meet</b> <b>the Orange Team.</b> <b>- Hi, my name is Caleb.</b> <b>- Hi, my name is Zoe.</b> <b>- Hi, my name is Chris.</b> <b>- Hi, my name's Jesslyn.</b> <b>- [Host] Now, let's</b> <b>meet the Blue Team.</b> <b>- Hi, my name is Blake,</b> <b>and I'm the team captain</b> <b>for the Blue Team.</b> <b>- Hi, my name is Katalyn.</b> <b>- Hi, my name is Zach.</b> <b>- Hi, my name is Adam.</b> <b>- [Host] As always on Desserts</b> <b>From Around the World,</b> <b>our gameplay starts with</b> <b>sampling tasty treats</b> <b>from all over the globe.</b> <b>(tense music)</b> <b>Round one.</b> <b>Okay, teams, now confer</b> <b>with your teammates.</b> <b>(teams mumbling)</b> <b>- Spain.</b> <b>- [Jesslyn] Spain.</b> <b>- Spain.</b> <b>- [Host] Okay, players.</b> <b>Tell me your answers.</b> <b>- All right, we have our answer.</b> <b>America.</b> <b>- I guess Spain?</b> <b>- [Host] The Blue Team scores.</b> <b>From the apples to the crust,</b> <b>different peoples,</b> <b>cultures, and techniques</b> <b>have made apple pie the</b> <b>most popular dessert it is,</b> <b>so much so that it has become</b> <b>a part of American culture.</b> <b>Most major holidays in</b> <b>America include apple pie</b> <b>as a part of the menu.</b> <b>It symbolizes American</b> <b>nationalism and patriotism.</b> <b>(tense music)</b> <b>Round two.</b> <b>Okay, teams, time now to</b> <b>confer with your teammates.</b> <b>- France.</b> <b>- Paris.</b> <b>- Yeah, just pick France.</b> <b>- We have our answer.</b> <b>- [Host] Okay, tell</b> <b>me your answers.</b> <b>- I'm thinking France.</b> <b>- France.</b> <b>- [Host] Both teams win a point.</b> <b>Most people believe that</b> <b>the recipe for macarons</b> <b>was brought to France</b> <b>when Catherine da Vici of Italy</b> <b>married Henry II of France.</b> <b>The macaron folklore</b> <b>in Nancy, France,</b> <b>speaks of a set of</b> <b>19th century nuns</b> <b>who sold macarons</b> <b>they made to survive</b> <b>after their convent was closed.</b> <b>There's even a macaron museum</b> <b>in Montmorillon, France.</b> <b>Macarons are so popular in</b> <b>France that, since 2005,</b> <b>every March 20th is Macaron Day.</b> <b>(tense music)</b> <b>Round three.</b> <b>Okay, teams, confer</b> <b>with your teammates.</b> <b>- Spain.</b> <b>- Spain?</b> <b>(teams mumbling)</b> <b>- I guess Spain.</b> <b>- You sure?</b> <b>- [Host] Now, tell</b> <b>me your answers.</b> <b>- Spain.</b> <b>- Greece.</b> <b>- [Host] Blue Team</b> <b>scores another point.</b> <b>It is believed that</b> <b>the churro was invented</b> <b>by Spanish shepherds who</b> <b>lived in the mountains.</b> <b>They created the dough</b> <b>and could fry it in</b> <b>a pan over a fire.</b> <b>The shape of the churro</b> <b>might have been inspired</b> <b>by the shape of a sheep's horn.</b> <b>Churros can be made</b> <b>in a variety of types.</b> <b>They may be simply dusted</b> <b>with cinnamon and sugar</b> <b>or filled with</b> <b>chocolate, caramel,</b> <b>or other types of fillings.</b> <b>(tense music)</b> <b>Round four.</b> <b>Okay, teams, time to confer</b> <b>once again with your teammates.</b> <b>- All right, what</b> <b>do you guys think?</b> <b>- Greece.</b> <b>- Maybe if we keep</b> <b>calling it Greece's...</b> <b>I think Greece.</b> <b>- Greece.</b> <b>- All right, you sure, everyone?</b> <b>- [Host] Now, tell</b> <b>me your answers.</b> <b>- It's from Greece.</b> <b>- We have picked Greece.</b> <b>- [Host] Both teams</b> <b>got this one right.</b> <b>Baklava is made by</b> <b>people of many cultures,</b> <b>and some argue over where</b> <b>it was originally created.</b> <b>It is a favorite</b> <b>of the Greek people</b> <b>and is a part of</b> <b>many traditions.</b> <b>It is a dish made only</b> <b>for special occasions</b> <b>because of the time and</b> <b>expense in making it.</b> <b>Many thin layers of phyllo dough</b> <b>are filled with nuts, spices,</b> <b>and sweetened with</b> <b>honey or syrup.</b> <b>(tense music)</b> <b>Round five.</b> <b>- This is good.</b> <b>- [Host] Okay, teams,</b> <b>confer with your teammates.</b> <b>- All right.</b> <b>- I think it's Poland.</b> <b>- Poland?</b> <b>- Poland, yeah, 'cause...</b> <b>Yeah.</b> <b>- [Host] Okay, tell</b> <b>me your answers.</b> <b>- Poland.</b> <b>- We're going to go with Poland.</b> <b>- [Host] Both teams</b> <b>got this one right.</b> <b>Dumplings are a popular meal</b> <b>across many different countries.</b> <b>There are many varieties</b> <b>of dumpling fillings,</b> <b>including meat, cabbage,</b> <b>mushrooms, and potatoes.</b> <b>But did you know that dumplings</b> <b>can also be served as a dessert?</b> <b>In Poland, these dumplings,</b> <b>or sweet pierogis,</b> <b>are well known.</b> <b>Kids and even adults</b> <b>love sweet pierogis.</b> <b>During Christmas, these popular</b> <b>dumplings are often served</b> <b>with poppy seed filling.</b> <b>Sweet pierogis are especially</b> <b>popular in the summer,</b> <b>when fresh fruits are available,</b> <b>and can be served with</b> <b>sugar, sweet cream,</b> <b>or melted butter on top.</b> <b>That wraps up today's delicious game</b> Join us next time on Desserts from Around the World.

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