placing food in boiling water for a period of time then quickly "shocking" it by transferring into a bowl of icy water
Explanation:
Blanching will help the broccoli take on a nice, bright, vibrant green color. Shocking the broccoli in iced water directly after quickly boiling it will help it keep that lovely green color.
Embroidery and weaving were both regarded as women's work, rather than a form of art. ... Made using hand skills and generally serves a utilitarian rather than fine art function.
