--- On Fri, 11/13/09, Answers.com: FOOD Word of the Day <foodword@answers.com> wrote: From: Answers.com: FOOD Word of the Day <foodword@answers.com> Subject: Answers.com: FOOD Word of the Day To: asianaflavors@yahoo.com Date: Friday, November 13, 2009, 1:38 AM Answers.com: FOOD Word of the Day water bath Posted: The French call this cooking technique bain marie. It consists of placing a container (pan, bowl, soufflé dish, etc.) of food in a large, shallow pan of warm water, which surrounds the food with gentle heat. The food may be cooked in this manner either in an oven or on top of a range. This technique is designed to cook delicate dishes such as custards, sauces and savory mousses without breaking or curdling them. It can also be used to keep cooked foods warm. © Barron's Educational Series, Inc. You are subscribed to email updates from Answers.com: FOOD Word of the Day To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610