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creamYellowish part of milk, rich in butterfat, that rises to the surface naturally if milk is allowed to stand. In the dairy industry, cream is separated mechanically. Cream is graded by percentage of fat content. In the U.S., half-and-half, a mixture of milk and cream, contains 10.5–18% butterfat; light cream, commonly served with coffee, contains no less than 18%; and medium and heavy creams (the latter including whipping cream) contain about 30% and 36% respectively. Commercial sour cream, about 18–20% butterfat, is inoculated with lactic-acid-producing bacteria. See also ice cream. cream 1. cream sherry a full-bodied sweet sherry 2. a. a yellowish-white colour b. (as adjective): cream wallpaper How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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BROAD STREET CHEESE GRITS 1 quart hot water 1/2 pint half and half cream 2 tablespoons margarine 6 cups grits--Quaker Instant is fine nbsp;for body) instead of half cream and half whole milk. PORCHES BREAD PUDDING WITH ALMOND SAUCE 6 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 quart half and half cream 6 leftover dinner rolls (preferably Rich's frozen dinner rolls) |
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