Food Preservation Methods

verb to whiten or make pale by extracting color; to scald briefly and then drain off water; to become pale

• To blanch vegetables, you must first bring a pot of water to a boil.
• I always blanch my broccoli before stir-frying it.
• She blanched at the sight of the creepy crawly bug.
• The sudden news caused her to blanch with shock.

noun a method of preserving food, typically meat or fish, by curing it with salt and other seasonings without using any liquid

verb to preserve food by curing it with salt and other seasonings without using any liquid

• The dry cure method involves rubbing salt and seasonings onto the meat before allowing it to air dry.
• I prefer using a dry cure when making my own bacon at home.
• My grandma's secret dry cure recipe makes the best smoked ham ever.
• A little bit of humor can act as a dry cure for a bad day.

noun a type of flammable, waxy substance commonly used in candles, cosmetics, and other products

• The paraffin wax is commonly used in candle-making due to its low melting point.
• I need to buy some paraffin for my mom's birthday candles.
• Hey, can you grab me some paraffin for the bonfire tonight?
• Her words were like paraffin, igniting a firestorm of controversy.

noun a cucumber that has been preserved in vinegar or brine, often flavored with dill, garlic, or other spices

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• The chef preserved the cucumbers in a brine solution to make pickles.
• I love adding pickles to my sandwiches for some extra crunch.
• Let's grab some burgers and pickles for lunch.
• She found herself in quite a pickle when she realized she forgot her wallet.

noun the act or process of preserving food by soaking and storing in a vinegar or brine solution

verb the act of preserving food by soaking and storing in a vinegar or brine solution

• The process of pickling involves preserving food in a solution of vinegar, salt, and spices.
• I've been pickling cucumbers from my garden to make homemade pickles.
• Let's have a pickling party and make some pickled eggs!
• Her sharp wit was like the pickling process, preserving her words for future use.

noun a person who is habitually drunk; an alcoholic

verb to drink heavily or continuously

• The chef prepared a traditional souse by marinating the meat in a flavorful vinegar-based liquid.
• I can't wait to souse these ribs in that delicious barbecue sauce.
• Let's souse these vegetables in the spicy marinade for extra flavor.
• The unexpected rain shower seemed to souse everyone at the outdoor event.

noun A device that uses suction to clean floors and other surfaces.

verb To clean with a vacuum cleaner.

• The vacuum cleaner was designed to effectively remove dirt and debris from carpets.
• I need to run the vacuum before our guests arrive.
• I'll just give the room a quick vac before everyone comes over.
• Her sudden departure left a vacuum in the office that was hard to fill.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ice' is a noun as it represents a solid form of water.

• The scientist discovered a rare ice egg in the Arctic region.
• I can't believe we found an ice egg on our hike!
• Check out this cool ice egg we stumbled upon!
• Her heart felt like an ice egg, cold and unyielding.

noun a cylindrical shape or form

• The chef demonstrated how to properly make a lye roll in the baking class.
• I can't wait to try making a lye roll at home after watching that baking show.
• I heard that bakery down the street makes the best lye rolls in town.
• Her words were like a lye roll, harsh and biting.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (acid, process)

• The acid process is commonly used in the manufacturing of various chemicals.
• They use the acid process to make those cleaning products.
• The acid process is like magic for turning raw materials into usable products.
• Going through the acid process can be tough, but it ultimately refines and strengthens us.

noun a Filipino dish of meat, fish, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices and then pan-fried or grilled

• The chef prepared a traditional Filipino dish using a blend of adobos.
• My mom makes the best adobos in town.
• Let's grab some adobos from that food truck, they're delicious!
• His personality is like a mix of different adobos, creating a unique flavor.