Foreign Words & Phrases
Latin for the school, college or university you attended?
What is ALMA MATER?
Another name for frosting.
What is icing?
Born August 26, 1980, Macaulay Culkin catapulted to stardom in this Christmas movie
What is HOME ALONE?
From soup to these
What are Nuts?
Squeeze in that last grilled meal on the patio, otherwise known as this.
What is BBQ?
Italian for "outside" or "open air" - most often used with dining.
What is alfresco?
Individual little cakes
What are cupcakes?
Born August 7, 1975 this former model turned award winning actress has starred in such diverse films as MONSTER and MAD MAX FURY ROAD
Who is Charlize Theron?
Apple of one's [body part]
What is eye?
This is an outdoor sale at someone's house
What is garage (or yard) sale?
Yiddish word for gutsy, brash, audacious.
What is CHUTZPAH?
During the 19th century yeast was replaced in cakes by two leavening agents. Name them
What is baking soda or baking powder?
Born August 31, 1952 this Canadian born designer is half of the HGTV hit show Love it or List it?
Who is Hillary FARR?
When you can't figure out something, it's a tough one of these to crack.
What is nut?
Take a drive in one of these cars and let your hair fly in the wind.
What is convertible?
3 word Latin phrase for an unwelcomed and/or unacceptable person.
What is PERSONA NON GRATA?
"Let them eat cake: is a bad translation. Cake really mans this bread.
What is brioche?
Born on August 8, 1988 she is the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew.
Who is Princes Beatrice of York?
Don't sill these if you want to keep a secret
What are beans?
If you feel your balance isn't up to a bicycle ride, you could pedal one of these adult three-wheelers.
What is tricycle?
Latin for "Who benefits," often used in a political context. For example, when something unpopular becomes a law or regulation, people often wonder, 'who benefits?'
What is CUI BONO?
The top tier of a wedding cake is most often saved for the first anniversary; however, it can also be saved for this occasion.
What is the christening of the first child?
Vivan Vance is the sidekick in more than one sitcom to this actress born on August 6, 1911
Who is Lucille Ball?
Another expression for "use your brain" is use this.
What is your noodle?
Get your fill of wonderfully bad food at one of these end-of-summer, state or county functions.
What is fair?