Kitchen Substitutions
Substitute this citrus juice if you run out of lemon juice
What is lime? You can also substitute vinegar.
This professional works on fingernails and toenails
What is manicurist? In addition to manicures and pedicures, today’s popular manicurists deal with nail artistry, which can include applying designs and rhinestones.
Babies begin to gain the first of 20 of these at six months of age.
What are baby (or primary) teeth? They begin to lose them around five or six years old, when baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth.
i.e. means this.
What is “that is”? It stands for id est in Latin.
Born August 21, 1930, she was Queen Elizabeth’s younger sister who was prevented from marrying Peter Townsend.
Who is Princess Margaret? She married photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones. During their unhappy marriage, she entered a relationship with a landscaper.
Substitute this cultured dairy product for sour cream
What is yogurt? In baked goods, there is no discernible difference in taste.
This is a repeated phrase or invocation often associated with Eastern religions or meditation.
What is mantra?
When babies begin to smile—before or after they are six months old.
What is before? They can smile at around two months. No primates other than human babies smile at their mothers.
AWOL means this
What is “absent without leave”? It is most commonly used in a military context.
Born August 30, 1946, this model’s role as Julie Barnes on Mod Squad catapulted her acting career in the late 1960s.
Who is Peggy Lipton? She received four Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the series. She was once married to Quincy Jones, and she joins her daughter and Jones in Angie Tribeca, an upcoming TV series. 28
If you run out of brown sugar, you can mix this with sugar
What is molasses? Brown sugar is white sugar and molasses
This literally means “hand-to-hand” in Italian, or to go head-to-head with someone.
What is mano a mano?
This is the common name for a stork bite, angel’s kiss, or port wine stain.
What is birthmark? Around 80 percent of newborns have a birthmark.
ETA means this.
What is “estimated time of arrival”? ETD stands for “estimated time of departure.”
Born August 17, 1943, this actor-director has starred in two epic gangster films: Goodfellas (James Conway) and The Godfather Part II (Vito Corleone). He starred in all three Focker films as a retired CIA man.
Who is Robert De Niro? He continues to play comedic and dramatic roles.
Substitute this cheese for ricotta
What is cottage cheese?
A wealthy person who is accustomed to luxury is sometimes said to be “to the ______ born.”
What is manor?
Expectant parents walk away from this procedure with a picture of the baby.
What is ultrasound or sonogram? Most people use the terms interchangeably, but the ultrasound is the noninvasive procedure, and the sonogram is the photo produced by the ultrasound.
AD is Latin for this
What is anno Domini? It means “year of the Lord.”
Born August 3, 1977, this New England Patriots “Deflategate” quarterback has led his team to six Super Bowl championships.
Who is Tom Brady? He is the first NFL player to win six Super Bowls.
If a chicken recipe calls for white wine, you can substitute this liquid
What is broth, stock, or citrus juice?
This is a lace head covering that Catholic women used to wear to mass.
What is mantilla? Contemporary dress code is more relaxed, and it’s unusual to see head coverings at mass.
This western U.S. state has the highest birthrate.
What is Utah? According to the last census, based on every 1,000 people, Utah has 7.6 births. The average rate in the United States is 12.5.
This is the difference between an abbreviation and an acronym.
What is an abbreviation is a shortened form of a word, and an acronym uses the initials of the major words? For example, scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing aparatus, and ave. is the abbreviated form of avenue.
Born August 2, 1932, this Irish-born Hollywood legend has starred in period pieces such as Becket, Lawrence of Arabia, and The Lion in Winter.
Who is Peter O’Toole? He played King Henry II twice: once in Becket and again in The Lion in Winter.