Wendy from San Diego, California, is curious about the soda fountain treat known in Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts as a cabinet. Elsewhere it’s called a milk shake, frappe, velvet, or frost. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of...
velveting n.— «I’m happy to share with you the secret behind such sublime results: a technique Western cooks, when speaking of Chinese cooking, refer to as “velveting.” All you have to do is mix together some egg whites, cornstarch, oil and Chinese...
matchy-matchy adj.— «Slip dressing is still gorgeous, but ditch the Lolita style and go for Harlow—whether it’s satin, velvet or a clingy little knit number. The main vibe is to mix it all up—no, no matchy-matchy.» —“Festive dress” by Sandy...
