Kitchen Substitutes
You’ve run out of kitchen cleanser, and your stainless pot needs scrubbing. Use this natural baking ingredient.
Baking soda
Make a paste with water and spread it on the pot. Let it sit for a while or overnight and then scrub.
Pride goes before this.
The fall
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18)
Swim with these mammals in Hawaii.
Dolphins
Dolphins are the friendliest and most social animals, and they enjoy contact with humans.
What supervillain is known as the “Clown Prince of Crime” and is one of the archnemeses of Batman?
The Joker
To get the attention he desires from Batman, the Joker turns to crime.
A commercial tells us this “is the fabric of our lives.”
Cotton
Cotton serves as a wick for perspiration and was originally intended for wearing in spring, but you can layer it for warmth in cooler weather.
Make buttermilk by adding a little of this ingredient to milk.
Vinegar or lemon juice
Add one tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to a measuring cup and top off to one cup with milk. Let it sit for a few minutes, and you have buttermilk.
Spare the rod and [three missing words].
Spoil the child
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.” (Proverbs 13:24)
People used to go on road trips from Chicago to Los Angeles on this “Main Street of America.”
Route 66
It’s called “The Mother Road.” Route 66 was formally decommissioned on June 27, 1985.
What is the name of the mischievous animated character who debuted in 1940 and is known for his love of mayhem and carrots?
Bugs Bunny
His first official animated short was titled A Wild Hare. His catchy catchphrase is “What’s up, Doc?”
Combine these two ingredients to make a substitute for brown sugar.
White sugar and molasses
Keep adding a little molasses to white sugar and mix until you achieve the proper color for the recipe—golden or dark brown.
In the twinkling [three missing words].
Of an eye
“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:52)
This is the most popular and famous wine-tasting area in California.
Napa Valley
To see the vineyards from the air, take a ride in a hot-air balloon.
Who is the famous illusionist and endurance artist known for his elaborate stage shows and performances? Hint: He was named Magician of the Millennium by the International Federation of Magic Societies.
David Copperfield
He was the first illusionist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
This can be used as a sour cream substitute.
Greek yogurt
If you don’t have Greek yogurt, you can strain regular yogurt to remove excess water. If you don’t strain it, it’s not a good substitute because regular yogurt is too thin.
Earn something by the sweat of this.
Your brow
“In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” (Genesis 3:19)
To see animals in the wild, you can’t do better than to take this kind of trip to Africa.
Safari
When you go on a safari, the animals roam while humans are “captive.” Visitors are driven through the reserves and get to see the animals in their natural habitat.
What classic character by Dr. Seuss is known for his antics and for stealing Christmas from the Whos of Whoville?
The Grinch
Boris Karloff narrates the 1966 animated film How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
A balsamic vinegar substitute can be made from these two common ingredients that cooks often have in the pantry.
Vinegar and brown sugar
You can also use cider vinegar and maple syrup.
A house divided [four missing words].
Against itself cannot (or shall not) stand?
“And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, ‘Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.’” (Matthew 12:25) President Abraham Lincoln fashioned his “House Divided” speech on this axiom.
Visit this city for a Harry Potter tour.
London
Our highlights include a visit to Warner Bros. London to tour the set, a walking tour, and a Muggles Tour.
What infamous series of events took place in 1692 in colonial Massachusetts, resulting in the execution of several people accused of witchcraft?
The Salem witch trials.
The trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft.
If you run out of vegetable oil for baking, add this.
Applesauce or fruit puree
For this substitute, add half the amount of oil the recipe calls for.
Eat, drink, and be merry, for [four missing words].
Tomorrow we will die
“…and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 8:15)
One of the most common ways to travel to Antarctica is by ship from Ushuaia (oo-SWAI-uh) on the southern tip of this country.
Argentina
Tourists can now take a cruise ship to Antarctica, but only 100 passengers from the ship are allowed on land at a time.
What is the term for a magician’s small, hidden compartment used to store and retrieve items during a trick?
Trapdoor
The trapdoor “magic” makes it appear that objects materialize out of thin air.