Kitchen Substitutions
Substitute this citrus juice if you run out of lemon juice.
What is lime? You can also substitute vinegar
FYI means this.
What is For Your Information
Born August 4, 1961, he was the 44th president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama? His Secret Service code name is Renegade.
On August 28, 1996, this royal couple divorced
Who are Prince Charles and Princess Diana? They were separated for four years before they divorced.
This is a tan-colored, large envelope that’s sturdy enough to be reused; it’s also the capital of the Phillipines.
What is manila/Manila?
Substitute this cultured dairy product for sour cream.
What is yogurt? In baked goods, there is no discernible difference in taste.
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.
On August 21, 1911, this famous painting was stolen from the Louvre in Paris.
What is the Mona Lisa? A robber simply removed the painting from the wall, hid it under his clothes, and walked out with it. Today, the painting is displayed behind 1.52 inches of glass.
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.
If you run out of brown sugar, you can mix this with sugar
What is molasses? Brown sugar is white sugar and molasses
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.
On August 30, 1963, a few weeks after the Cuban missile crisis, a hotline was established between the United States and this country
What is U.S.S.R. (not Russia)? The hotline goes directly to the Kremlin, and the first U.S. president to use it was Lyndon B. Johnson
This is a repeated phrase or invocation often associated with Eastern religions or meditation.
What is mantra?
Substitute this cheese for ricotta.
What is cottage cheese
ETA means this
What is “estimated time of arrival”? ETD stands for “estimated time of departure.
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.
On August 13, 1878, this mosquito-borne epidemic characterized by flu-like symptoms and jaundice claimed its first life in Memphis, Tennessee.
What is yellow fever? The epidemic started when a man escaped from a quarantined steamboat and ate a local restaurant
This literally means “hand-to-hand” in Italian, or to go head-to-head with someone
What is mano a mano?
If a chicken recipe calls for white wine, you can substitute this liquid.
What is broth, stock, or citrus juice?
AD is Latin for this
What is anno Domini? It means “year of the Lord.”
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.
On August 17, 1978, the first transatlantic flight took place in this mode of transportation.
What is balloon? The Double Eagle II was filled with helium.
A wealthy person who is accustomed to luxury is sometimes said to be “to the ______ born.”
What is manor?