to cook, perchance to learn

to macerate or marinate? that is the question. i came upon the former word quite by accident. *it sounded dangerous, like lacerate. almost festive, like **macarena. but it was, in fact, a cooking term. the process of maceration: leaving foods to soak in their own juices (i.e. rhubarb with sugar) as opposed to marination which involves an outside, seasoned, often acidic liquid.
now i know. but for now, please excuse me, i have some vegetables to julienne while listening to music. i only hope not to *cut myself while **dancing in the kitchen.