Glaceing

/ɡləˈseɪɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process or technique of coating food with a glossy, icy, or sugary finish.

Etymology

Present participle of glace combined with the suffix -ing. Represents the active process of applying a shiny coating in cooking.

Kelly Says

Glaceing is an ancient technique that appears in 18th-century French cookbooks—it's one reason the French became known for fancy cooking, because they perfected making ordinary things look extraordinary!

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