In this list are many of the foreign words used on menu cards in hotels,
with their translation:
Cafe--Coffee.
Demitasse--After-dinner cup of coffee.
Frappe--Semi or half-frozen.
Fricasse--Stew.
Fromage--Cheese.
Glace--Frozen.
Cafe au lait--Coffee with hot milk.
Neufchatel--A soft Swiss cheese.
Timbale--Pie crust baked in a mould.
Croutons--Bread toasted in squares, used for soup and in garnishing.
Bouillon--A clear broth, usually of beef.
Au Gratin--Dishes baked, prepared with cheese.
Menu--Bill of fare.
Puree--Ingredients rubbed through a sieve; usually the term given a thick
strained soup.
Tutti Frutti--Various kinds of fruits (chopped fine).
Consomme--Clear soup.
Jus--Gravy or juice of meats.
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