Glossary of Catering Terms - I
Ice | Frozen water used to make stuff cold |
Ice Bath | A mixture of ice, water and sometimes salt used to cool hot liquids more quickly or refresh vegetables after they are cooked stopping the cooking process and giving them more vivid color |
Ice Chest | A thermal insulated box used to keep things cold for travel over long periods of time |
Icing | Another word for frosting |
Immersion Blender | Also known as Burr Mixer, this blender is hand held and can be placed in just about any container or pot to puree the food as it is cooked or held. |
Infusion | A flavor extracted from herbs or fruit by steeping them in liquid |
Italian Parsley | Parsley with more flavor than it's American counterpart. Also known as flat parsley |
Itinerary | The actual or proposed route and schedule or travel. |
