Use of the word "off" by chefs
Giusi wrote:
> "Tom Royer" ha scritto nel messaggio
>> Having watched more cooking shows that I care to think, I've become
>> curious > as to the history of usage of the word "off" when describing
>> cooking steps. We hear "... to sear off", "...to bake off", "...to boil
>> off", "...to saute > off", etc. In every case, the word "off" is
>> superfluous. Does anyone know > how this usage came about and why?
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> Doesn't matter how it came about, it's incorrect and lazy use of jargon.
> Even Ruhlman uses it and he should know better. Maybe burning off alcohol
> might be valid, but the rest is bad Engliah.
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How about "this fish is off".
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