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1. To immerse cooked food, generally vegetables, into ice water or under cold running water to stop further cooking and to retain its color.

A cool refreshing herb, available in many varieties, that is used to flavor desserts, teas and meat dishes, especially lamb.

A type of tea that has a light refreshing flavor and the aroma of jasmine flowers.

1. Descriptor of a fresh, brisk, young wine, pleasingly balanced with refreshing acidity. 2. The process of adding crispness to vegetables, crackers or breads.

Term used to describe wine that is not notable, though still light and refreshing. Seen by growers and consumers as a veiled criticism of expensive wines, a compliment for others.

A mixture of finely crushed ice and other ingredients that are used to create a thick, cold and refreshing beverage.

German term for a slightly sparkling wine. The small bubbles give the wine a lift, masking sweetness and providing a refreshing tingle.

South Africa term for a slightly sparkling wine. The small bubbles give the wine a lift, masking sweetness and providing a refreshing tingle.

Italian term for a slightly sparkling wine. The small bubbles give the wine a lift, masking sweetness and providing a refreshing tingle.

An herb that comes from the young leaves and berries of a Japanese prickly ash tree named Sansho. The leaves have a refreshing mint-like flavor and are used as a garnish in Japanese cooking while the dried berries are ground into a powdered seasoning known as Sansho powder.

Most often used as a storage utensil to keep foods and beverages properly cooled to keep food from spoiling and to keep beverages refreshing.

A common flavoring and liqueur produced as either a dark green or a clear colored mixture that provides a cool and refreshing mint flavor for beverages, baked goods and other food dishes.

A lemon liqueur traditionally served cold in Italy that combines the juice of ripe lemons with sugar, water, and 100 proof vodka.

French term for a slightly sparkling wine. Also referred to as “perlant”. The small bubbles give the wine a lift, masking sweetness and providing a refreshing tingle.

French term for a slightly sparkling wine. Also referred to as “petillant”. The small bubbles give the wine a lift, masking sweetness and providing a refreshing tingle.

A type of quick bread prepared with all-purpose flour and flavored with orange zest, orange juice, and chopped cranberries.

A preparation technique, used primarily for vegetables, that "shocks" the food item by exposing it to ice water after the food item has been blanched.

A preparation technique, used primarily for vegetables, that "shocks" the food item by exposing it to ice water after the food item has been blanched.

A small, bright green crescent-shaped fruit obtained from the flower of the bulbless variety of the fennel plant.

A beverage made from wine, fruit juices, soda water, and fruit. In addition, liqueurs and/or brandy may also be added to the mixture.