Using Delicate Words to Describ Your Food
A delicate scent wafted from the laundry detergent. The gentle breeze stirred the leaves. The children had a mild cold.
The word delicate carries with it the idea of intricate beauty and fragility. It can refer to a person’s feelings or a situation that requires care and consideration: A delicate balance. A delicate lace design. A delicate flavor, such as pomegranate peach mint sauce. The violence in the film was so disturbing that it offended her delicate sensibilities.
Delicate is also a verb that means to treat someone or something gently. It can also be used to describe a feeling, such as tenderness: She was feeling delicate and had to sit down.
If someone is delicate, they are very careful about how they behave and handle things. They are careful not to hurt others or break things, and they try not to be rude or harsh. They are also usually very sensitive, and they feel things deeply: She felt a delicate sadness when she thought about her friend.
In addition to its meaning as a noun and verb, delicate can also be used to describe a texture or appearance:
Juicy, for example, describes a juicy texture that feels slippery and smooth in the mouth. Smooth describes a texture free of grit or lumps. Silky is a smooth texture that has a soft, luxurious feel. Tender is a soft, smooth texture that is easy to chew and swallow. Blanched is a process for food that involves moving it from boiling water to cold water, which results in a softer texture than raw food. These descriptions can help your customers get a better picture of how the food on your menu will taste and look, which is important for getting them to order it. Using descriptive words that are specific enough to catch the customer’s attention, common enough to explain the dish at a glance, and specialized enough to avoid cliches will make your description of your food more effective.