Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The term “duff” was formerly used to refer to dough, but it is now applied to a stiff flour pudding that is either tightly packed into a bag and boiled or, more commonly, steamed. Sailor’s duff is made using molasses and does not contain any fruit, while plum duff is made with currants and raisins.…

Potatoes that have been mashed and combined with beaten egg yolks are referred to as “duchess” potatoes. This preparation is commonly used as a garnish for dishes like steak.  

Dry yeast is a yeast preparation mixed with dry meal that has lower moisture content compared to compressed yeast. This type of yeast can be conveniently stored in any dry and cool place for later use.  

A type of wine that has a low proportion of sugar and is therefore not overly sweet or heavy in taste. This wine is often served during meals and is referred to as a dry wine or “sec” in French, which translates to dry in English.  

Mustard powder is a finely ground mixture of mustard seeds, having a pale yellow color, and possessing an intense mustard flavor.  

A fruit that has flesh surrounding a seed or stone is commonly referred to as a drupe. Examples of drupes include peaches, plums, and cherries.  

A type of cookie that does not require rolling and cutting out the dough. Instead, the uncooked dough is dropped by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.  

During the cooking process of meat, the fat or juices released by the meat are known as drippings. The drippings caught in the cooking pan are referred to as pan drippings.  

Coffee made in such a way that hot water passes once very slowly through ground coffee. Also called filtered coffee.  

Dried beef refers to lean beef that has undergone the process of salting, smoking, and drying, resulting in a paper-thin cut. Dishes prepared with dried beef often require no additional salting.