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.
Hopia
English: Sweet pastry filled with bean paste / Deutsch: Süßes Gebäck gefüllt mit Bohnenpaste / Español: Pastelito dulce relleno de pasta de frijol / Português: Pastel doce recheado com pasta de feijão / Français: Pâtisserie sucrée remplie de pâte de haricot / Italiano: Dolce pasticcino ripieno di pasta di Fagioli /
Hopia refers to one of Philippines bakery products stuffed/filled with sweet mashed beans or a pork mixture. Nowadays, it is also filled with violet colored yam called Ube.
Hopia is Filipino for Laminated pastries . Laminated pastries are those made with puff pastry, or pastry rolled with layers of butter (please see Laminated pastries).
The most popular shape of Hopia is round because anything round is said to be a symbol of good fortune among the Chinese. However, other shapes also came out, like the one on the picture below. Hopia is like a small, local Filipino humble version of Moon cakes that the Chinese serve during the mid-Autumn festival, as Moon cakes are also filled with sweetened crushed beans
Polland Hopia which started in 1966 with a small store in Nueva, Binondo Manila was one of the pioneer Hopia manufacturers in the country and is well known for its aromatic taste. The owner, Mrs. Po had the original recipe straight from Amoy, China and recreated it.
Below are pictures Hopia from a local Bakery/Bakeshop in Laguna, Philippines filled with Mung Beans.
A closer look of the filling or stuffing of Hopia made from sweetened mashed Mung beans, called Munggo/Monggo in Filipino
Below is one of the local Bakeries in San Pablo City, Laguna where I come when I visit my home country, the Philippines to buy my favorite traditional breads, including Hopia. This is where I indulged on my favorite childhood snacks... bread of different kinds
Homemade Sachertorte
Deutsch: Selbstgemachte Sachertorte / Español: Sacher casera / Português: Sachertorte caseira / Français: Sachertorte maison / Italiano: Sachertorte fatta in casa
The homemade Sachertorte is a classic Austrian dessert that combines rich chocolate cake layers with a thin layer of apricot jam and a glossy dark chocolate glaze. Originating from Vienna, this torte is renowned for its precise balance of sweetness and bitterness, making it a staple in both home baking and professional pastry. Unlike mass-produced versions, a homemade Sachertorte emphasizes artisanal techniques and high-quality ingredients to achieve its signature texture and flavor.
Fruit Salad
Deutsch: Obstsalat / Español: Ensalada de frutas / Português: Salada de frutas / Français: Salade de fruits / Italiano: Macedonia
Fruit Salad in the food context refers to a dish consisting of various types of fruit, sometimes mixed with a liquid (juice, syrup, liqueur) or sweet dressing to enhance flavor. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a dessert, a side dish, or a light meal. The ingredients in a fruit salad can vary widely depending on seasonality, regional preferences, and personal tastes, incorporating everything from common fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges, to more exotic options like mangoes, kiwis, and dragon fruit.
Portion Distortion
Deutsch: Portionsverzerrung / Español: Distorsión de las porciones / Português: Distorção das porções / Français: Distorsion des portions / Italiano: Distorsione delle porzioni
Portion Distortion refers to the gradual increase in food portion sizes over time, leading to a skewed perception of what constitutes a normal or healthy serving. This phenomenon is closely linked to rising obesity rates and dietary imbalances, as consumers unconsciously adapt to larger portions, often exceeding recommended nutritional guidelines. It reflects broader societal shifts in eating habits, food marketing, and cultural norms surrounding meal quantities.
Börek / Borek / Boerek
Börek is a thin, flaky and filled pastries which is available in different varieties based on shapes, filling and cooking method.
Moreover, Börek is the common and general name for all filled or stuffed baked or fried pastries, made from a thin flaky dough called Yufka (filo/phyllo sheets) and filled with various ingredients. (Please see related article and pictures of Yukfa)