Soda fountain. A drinks dispenser which mixes concentrate and water with carbon dioxide to produce a fizzy drink. By extensio, the name extended to establishments where these drinks were available and where young people in bobby socks traditonally gathered.
Casserole. Traditionally this is a brown, earthenware cooking pot and the food cooked in it. In Mexico these are traditionally leaded and coloured green. This means that one should not cook acidic foods in them. Salads can be served in them but, again, be cautious about the acidity of the dressings. Also refers to any over-proof dish.
Fondue. A pot often containing melted cheese, but also of hot stock with meats, kept hot at the table. Into this pot diners dip pieces of bread or vegetable or meat impaled on special fondue forks.
Artichoke base. These are prepared by breaking off the stem of the artichoke by bending it until it comes off the base. Cut the base flat and then remove the leaves. Trim the outside of the heart and then remove the choke, being certain to remove all last traces. Rub the heart with lemon to prevent it from discolouring. These are sometimes referred to as artichoke hearts, that are from young artichokes in which the bracts have not yet formed the choke and are included with the base.
