JULIA CHILD, THE WAY TO COOK — A blowtorch is not just for laughs — it is a legitimate kitchen tool, and marvelous for loosening aspics from their molds. Buy a portable torch with an instant self-igniting nozzle that attaches to a small propane bottle.
| A. | Bring to life with an infusion of juice (hyph.) | JUMPSTART |
| B. | Able to flow; no longer controlled financially | UNFROZEN |
| C. | Work period starting at midnight, say (2 wds.) | LATESHIFT |
| D. | Artificial tooth, e.g. | IMPLANT |
| E. | Interminably; finally (2 wds.) | ATLENGTH |
| F. | Breakfast bite on the Left Bank | CROISSANT |
| G. | Katzenjammer | HANGOVER |
| H. | Burning, fiery, ablaze (2 wds.) | INFLAMES |
| I. | A multitude; divisions of armies | LEGIONS |
| J. | Indiscriminate catcher of fish (2 wds.) | DRIFTNET |
| K. | Drunk to, or drunk | TOASTED |
| L. | Special part of an estate | HEIRLOOM |
| M. | Unequivocal, strongly worded | EMPHATIC |
| N. | "A Little Night Music" activity | WALTZING |
| O. | Beginner course for chefs? | ANTIPASTO |
| P. | Prepared with a touch of saffron, maybe | YELLOWISH |
| Q. | Larger-than-life mannerisms | THEATRICS |
| R. | Meat dish often served with risotto (2 wds.) | OSSOBUCO |
| S. | Distinguishing additive in M&M's | COLORANT |
| T. | Best in staying power | OUTLAST |
| U. | Necessary, to an accompanist | OBBLIGATO |
| V. | Cabbage with a turniplike stem | KOHLRABI |