The Glorious Food Glossary
The Glorious Food Glossary tells you everything important about the world of food. The Food Glosssary is all about different kinds of food from all over the world and how they are prepared and what their main ingredients are.
Moreover, the glossary is all about what people all over the world are eating and drinking and their activities, festivities, marriages, etc that involves food.
This Food Glossary is all about food . . . glorious food. We tell you about the food, some stories about them and we try our best to make photos of them as we travel around the world. As of now, we are featuring extensively foods from Germany, the Philippines and the State of Kerala, India, but we will add more pictures for you to enjoy as we discover the food of the world... as we travel around the globe.
All articles are available through the search function or via the A to Z line at the top of every page.
Knäcke (Knaecke)
Knäcke (Knaecke) also called Knäckebrot (Knaeckebrot) refers to crisp or crispy bread. In Germany, they can be bought in plastic packs with at least 6 pieces plain or with assorted nuts, like white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, pine nuts or pumpkin nuts or mixed nuts, like the one in the picture below.
Sussex Slipcote
Sussex Slipcote refers to a traditional mild, soft cheese with a light, fresh creamy and very soft fluffy texture, a slightly sharp refreshing flavor and a sweet, refreshing citrus taste or a clean slightly sharp lemony taste. It is made with pasteurised sheep milk. It is a cheese suitable also for vegetarians. The name "Slipcote" is an old English word meaning little (slip) piece of cottage (cote) cheese. It was originally called Slipcote because the cheese curds used to mature too fast and the cheese would slip out of the cloth (or 'coat') it was in. Sussex Slipcote is made near Duddleswell in East Sussex. The cheese is made Plain or with the addition of Peppercorns, Herbs and Garlic, Basil or Mint in 100g buttons attractively packaged in clear containers or as a rolled log weighing about 500g. Sussex Slipcote is a spreadable cheese from England that goes well with crusty bread, biscuits, a jacket potato or stirred into pasta. Sussex Slipcote can also be used as a table cheese and baking and is especially good in tomato dishes such as quiches or salads. Slipcote has garnered many awards, namely: Bronze Medal Winner at the British Cheese Awards 2008 Bronze Medal Winne Sussex Slipcote with Garlic & Herb at the Nantwich Cheese Show 2008 Silver Medal Winne Sussex Slipcote with Garlic & Herb at the Nantwich Cheese Show 2007 Gold Medal Winne Sussex Sipcote with Peppercorn at the British Cheese Awards 2006 It is said that this cheese has a very long history tracing back to the time of William Shakespeare.Teashop
Deutsch: Teestube / Español: Tetería / Português: Casa de chá / Français: Salon de thé / Italiano: Sala da tè
Teashop is a venue, often quaint and intimate, where tea is the primary beverage served alongside a variety of accompaniments, such as pastries, cakes, and light snacks. Teashops provide a setting for enjoying tea, often emphasising quality, presentation, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Dahi
Deutsch: Dahi / Español: Dahi / Português: Dahi / Français: Dahi / Italiano: Dahi
Dahi is a traditional Indian fermented yogurt made by curdling milk with natural bacterial cultures. It has a slightly tangy flavor and a creamy texture. Dahi is a staple in Indian cuisine and is used in a variety of dishes, from curries and drinks to desserts. It is rich in probiotics, which promote gut health, and provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein.