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a la mode
Word List: Food & Drink
a dessert, usually pie, with ice cream on top
My friend always orders his slice of apple pie a la mode.
alcoholic
Word List: Food & Drink
a person who is not in control when drinking alcohol because he/she has alcoholism, which is a disease
My uncle has been an alcoholic for 20 years, but he is now getting help.
cup of Jo
Word List: Food & Drink
another way to say a cup of coffee
I like to start my day with a cup of Jo.
diet/on a diet
Word List: Food & Drink
eating foods that are good for you (or) trying to lose weight
I’ve been on a diet for about two months now, and I’ve lost seven pounds so far.
food
Word List: Food & Drink
any solid or liquid that we put in our mouths to give us physical energy and pleasure
I have to admit that I’m a foodie, and I’m always trying new food dishes.
foody
Word List: Food & Drink
a person who enjoys eating and who enjoys many different kinds of food
My girlfriend’s a real foody! It's fun to go out with her to all kinds of restaurants.
fork it down
Word List: Food & Drink
eat really fast
My boyfriend always forks down his food, and I tell him all the time that he should slow it down. It's not healthy
full (after eating)
Word List: Food & Drink
eating food to a point where there is no more room left in your stomach to eat anymore
Home cook: Would you like more pasta?
Guest: No thanks Mrs. Smith … the spaghetti was absolutely delish, but I’m so full.
grits
Word List: Food & Drink
a breakfast dish made of ground-corn (originally by the Native Americans) that is common in the Southeastern part of the United States
Most kids who live in the western part of the US have never tried grits. I had a bowl of grits when I visited Alabama, and it was pretty good.
high tea
Word List: Food & Drink
a mid-afternoon tea-time originating in England that can include cakes, bread, butter, and jam
Recently, I stayed at a hotel in San Francisco that had high tea in the afternoon. It was so nice!