Whatever you call it, enjoy whats on your plate

Photo: Pixabay Apple cake a la mode Have you ever noticed how many strange words there are to describe different food dishes or styles of preparation? Even though many of us only speak English, most of us know these common terms from menus, cookbooks and general usage. I think I learned what "à  la mode" meant even before I started school. For anyone who doesn't know, "à  la mode" is an addition that can be made to many dishes, giving them a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Pie, cake, waffles... all of them can be given extra flair…