You may pronounce mayonnaise at least a couple of different ways. Although it’s clear the word came into English via French, its origin is a matter of some dispute. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Pronouncing Mayonnaise” Hello...
In French, there are colloquialisms translating to “the mayonnaise is setting” and “to make the mayonnaise rise.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “The Mayonnaise is Setting” While we were talking to Salem about the word mayonnaise...
The French phrase au jus means with sauce, which is why it drives some diners to distraction when a menu lists beef with “au jus sauce.” A Wisconsin listener calls to say this phrase sets her teeth on edge. The hosts order up an answer fresh from...
bistronomy n.— «Francois Lemarie had an article in the same issue on the move of French cuisine from gastronomy through bistronomy to fooding and lists as Parisian bistronomic places: La Cerisaie, Le Temps au Temps, Fogon St-Julien, Le Comptoir du...