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.
Crostini
Deutsch: Crostini (geröstete Brotscheiben), Español: Crostini (tostadas pequeñas), Português: Crostini (torradas pequenas), Français: Crostini, Italiano: Crostini
Crostini (Italian for "little toasts") in the food context refers to small, thin slices of bread that are toasted, baked, or fried until crisp, often rubbed with garlic or drizzled with olive oil before or after cooking. They are a staple of Italian cuisine and serve as a versatile appetizer (antipasto) or base for various toppings, making them a type of open-faced sandwich or canapé.
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.
Activity
Deutsch: Aktivität / Español: Actividad / Português: Atividade / Français: Activité / Italiano: Attività
Activity in the food context refers to the physical, chemical, or biological processes that occur in or around food, affecting its quality, safety, and nutritional value. It encompasses various phenomena, such as enzymatic reactions, microbial activity, and water activity, which influence the shelf life, flavour, texture, and overall characteristics of food products.
Support
Deutsch: Träger / Español: Soporte / Português: Suporte / Français: Support / Italiano: Supporto
Support in the food context refers not to a standalone edible item, but rather to any component in a dish that serves as a base or structure for presenting, combining, or enhancing other ingredients. It plays a physical or functional role in holding, containing, or complementing key elements of a dish without necessarily being the focal flavor. In some cases, the support is edible and adds its own texture or mild taste; in others, it may be a tool or structure not consumed.