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.
Masala-Flavored Noodles
Masala-Flavored Noodles refer to a ready-to-cook noodle products which are available in India with an authenthic Indian taste, that of Masala.
When I was in Allepey, Kerala, India, for a while I craved for noodles and what they have given me from the food shops are also "very Indian" because even the ready-to-cook noodles are flavored with Masala and I loved it of course. I brought some packs on my way home to Germany.
I am missing the taste of Masala, I searched for Masala in the spice section of groceries here in Germany, but found only Garam Masala which has not the same taste like that of Masala I have tasted in Kerala.
In Allepey, they were laughing at me, because only little children are offered these ready-to-cook noodles. The adults will always like the traditional everyday dishes that they have. I am so happy no one shared my Masala noodles.
I added this particular food in my Glossary because it sustained my cravings while I was travelling. I enjoyed my usual noodles with a twist. It is one food whihc I will never forget and whenever I eat noodles, I will remember my happy times in Allepey, Kerala, India
While travelling to Munnar, it was so hard for me to find an eatery, but I found this one place near the Echo Point, a Thathukkada, a roadside eatery where I had my breakfast, a very good Malayalee vendor offered me ready-to-cook noodles and he cooked it for me with lots of slices of red onions. He also have some hard-boiled eggs and Masala tea. What a gracious cook.
Franzbrötchen
Deutsch: Franzbrötchen / Español: Panecillo francés / Português: Pãozinho francês / Français: Petit pain français / Italiano: Panino francese
Franzbrötchen in the food context refers to a traditional pastry from Hamburg, Germany, resembling a smaller version of the French croissant with a sweet, cinnamon-sugar filling. The pastry is made from a buttery, layered dough, similar to that used for croissants, which is then filled with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before being rolled, sliced, and baked until golden brown. Its characteristic swirl pattern and the crispy, caramelized exterior, combined with a soft, buttery interior, make it a beloved treat among locals and visitors alike.
Kahwa
Deutsch: Kahwa (Gewürztee), Español: Kahwa (Té especiado), Português: Kahwa (Chá de Especiarias), Français: Kahwa (Thé aux épices), Italiano: Kahwa (Tè speziato)
Kahwa (also often spelled Qahwa) in the food context is a traditional, aromatic green tea preparation that originates from the Kashmir Valley in the Indian subcontinent. It is a highly valued, sweet, and comforting beverage, often served as a warming drink during cold weather or during gatherings and celebrations.
Kahwa refers also to thick, strong coffee in Egpyt.. In Oman, Kahwa is strong, bitter and flavoured with cardamom and served with sweets like Halwa and Lokhemat.
Macaroni Salad
Deutsch: Makkaronisalat / Español: Ensalada de macarrones / Português: Salada de macarrão / Français: Salade de macaroni / Italiano: Insalata di maccheroni
Macaroni Salad in the food context refers to a cold salad made primarily from cooked elbow macaroni (a type of pasta) and a variety of other ingredients mixed with a dressing. This dish is popular in many parts of the world and can vary greatly depending on regional preferences and individual tastes. Common additional ingredients include mayonnaise or a mayonnaise-based dressing, mustard, vegetables (such as onions, celery, bell peppers, and carrots), herbs, and sometimes proteins like chicken, Tuna, ham, or hard-boiled eggs.
Juiciness
Deutsch: Saftigkeit, Español: Jugosidad, Português: Suculência, Français: Jutosité/Moelleux, Italiano: Succosità
Juiciness in the food context is not an edible food item but a sensory attribute that describes the perception of moisture within a solid or semi-solid food during mastication (chewing). It is a highly valued characteristic, especially in meat, poultry, and fruits, as it is intrinsically linked to flavor, tenderness, and overall palatability.