Knife Cuts
To cut food into small, irregular pieces.
Chop
To pulverize food into crumbs or powder
Crush
Shape a food by hand or by placing it in a container
Mold
To remove the center of a fruit or vegetable
Core
In what Asian country is it illegal to chew gum in?
Singapore
To cut food into square pieces about ½ inch on a side.
Cube
Break or tear off small layers of food
Flake
To dip a food briefly into boiling water
Candy
To add flavor to a food by soaking it in a cold, seasoned liquid
Marinate
What country has banned Winnie the Pooh?
Poland
Making straight shallow cuts, with a s knife in the surface of a food.
Score
To break into coarse, medium, or fine particles
Heat sugars on the surface of foods until they liquefy
Caramelize
Remove a stone or seed from a fruit using a knife
Pit
In which state is it illegal for a donkey to sleep in a bath tub?
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In Arizona ... it's illegal for a donkey to sleep in a bathtub.
In the 1920's, a local dam broke, flooding a rancher's home. The rancher's donkey had become accustomed to sleeping in the bathtub, which filled with water and whisked him miles away. After working to rescue the animal, the town passed a law that prohibits donkeys from sleeping in the bathtub (though it's okay for them to stand in one!).
To cut food into large thin pieces with a knife.
Slice
Mash or grind cooked vegetables or fruits until they are smooth
Puree
Make a liquid clear by removing solid particles
Clarify
Simmer mixture in order to evaporate the liquid, and intensify flavor
Reduce
In what state is it illegal to place a coin in your ear?
In Hawaii ... it's illegal to place a coin in one's ear.
Magic shows must be boring in the Rainbow State. Apparently, this strange law was enacted to protect the Kingdom of Hawaii coinage, when Hawaii officially joined the United States in 1900.
To cut a food such as almonds, into very thin strips.
Sliver
Cutting a food into four equal pieces.
Quarter
Heat liquid to just below the boiling point
Scald
To dip a food briefly into boiling water
Blanch
In which state is it illegal to share your Netflix password?
In Tennessee ... it's illegal to share your Netflix password.
Passed in 2011, this law is directed at hackers who sell log-in credentials in bulk. However, other individuals (cough, your friends, cough) who share passwords and don't live under the same roof are also included. Oops!