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.
Energy Intensity
Deutsch: Energieintensität / Español: Intensidad energética / Português: Intensidade energética / Français: Intensité énergétique / Italiano: Intensità energetica
Energy Intensity in the context of food refers to the amount of energy consumed per unit of output within the food production, processing, distribution, and consumption system. It serves as a critical metric for assessing the efficiency and sustainability of food systems, particularly in relation to resource use, environmental impact, and economic viability. The concept integrates energy inputs from both direct sources, such as fuel and electricity, and indirect sources, including embedded energy in materials and infrastructure.
Soul food
Deutsch: Soul Food / Español: Comida soul / Português: Comida soul / Français: Cuisine soul / Italiano: Cucina soul
Soul food is a culinary tradition deeply rooted in the African American experience, particularly in the Southern United States. It emerged as a fusion of West African, European, and Native American cooking techniques and ingredients, shaped by the historical context of slavery, segregation, and cultural resilience. This cuisine is characterized by its rich flavors, hearty ingredients, and communal significance, often serving as a symbol of heritage and identity.
Sea Cukes
Sea Cukes is another name for Sea Cucumbers which is a staple in peoples' diets, mainly in soups, stews and stir-fries, and demand for this homely undersea animal — cucumber is a misnomer, they're really echinoderms — is high.
Lollo Rosso
Deutsch: Lollo Rosso / Español: Lollo Rosso / Português: Lollo Rosso / Français: Lollo Rosso / Italiano: Lollo Rosso
Lollo Rosso in the food context refers to a variety of lettuce known for its frilly, deep red-edged leaves. It falls under the category of leaf lettuce, similar to Lollo Bionda, which has green leaves. Lollo Rosso is celebrated for its mild, slightly bitter taste and its crisp, yet tender texture. This lettuce variety is not only appreciated for its flavor but also for its decorative appearance, making it a popular choice in salads and as a garnish to add color and volume.