Sue Townsend

My dark secrets are life threatening. Pockets of unhappiness set in aspic that build and build. I have this primitive feeling that if something good happens, it is going to be followed by something bad. There is always a price to pay.

English Novelist

Liz Kendall

Securing dignity for everyone in old age means transforming support for families who look after their elderly and disabled loved ones, and fully joining up the NHS and social care - not setting local services in aspic.

British Politician

Aspic is often used to enhance the presentation of a dish with its shininess.

Visual Appeal

Aspic is not typically eaten by itself; it complements the flavor and aesthetics of the main dish.

Not Edible Alone

Using aspic is considered traditional and less common in modern, casual cuisine.

Old Fashioned

The gelatin texture of aspic can be surprising or unappealing to those unfamiliar with it.

Unfamiliar Texture

Unlike sweet gelatins, aspic is savory and often made with herbs and spices to enhance meat or vegetables.