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.
Serving Dish
Deutsch: Servierschale / Español: Fuente para servir / Português: Travessa de servir / Français: Plat de service / Italiano: Piatto da portata
A serving dish is a fundamental piece of tableware designed to present, transport, and serve food during meals. Unlike individual plates or bowls, it is intended for shared use, facilitating the communal aspect of dining. Serving dishes vary widely in material, shape, and function, reflecting cultural traditions, culinary practices, and aesthetic preferences across different regions and historical periods.
Platter
Deutsch: Platte / Español: Bandeja / Português: Travessa / Français: Plateau / Italiano: Vassoio
A platter in the context of food refers to a large, flat serving dish or tray designed to present an assortment of culinary items. It is commonly used in both domestic and commercial settings to showcase a variety of foods, often as part of a shared dining experience. The term may also describe a specific type of meal composed of multiple components, typically arranged for visual appeal and ease of serving.
Norway Lobster
Deutsch: Kaisergranat / Español: Cigala / Português: Lagostim / Français: Langoustine / Italiano: Scampo
The Norway Lobster, scientifically known as Nephrops norvegicus, is a commercially significant crustacean species primarily harvested for its delicate, sweet-tasting meat. Often marketed under names such as Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine, or scampi, this species plays a crucial role in European fisheries and culinary traditions. Its distribution spans the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and adjacent seas, where it inhabits muddy seabeds at depths ranging from 20 to 800 meters.
Manchatti
Deutsch: Manchatti (selten; regionaler Snack aus Südindien) / Español: Manchatti (tentempié regional del sur de India) / Português: Manchatti (lanche regional do sul da Índia) / Français: Manchatti (en-cas régional du sud de l'Inde) / Italiano: Manchatti (spuntino regionale del sud dell'India)
The term Manchatti refers to a traditional deep-fried snack originating from the Kerala region of South India, prized for its crispy texture and savory-spicy flavor profile. Often prepared during festivals or as a street food, it exemplifies the culinary fusion of rice flour, lentils, and aromatic spices, reflecting the area's agricultural abundance and cultural heritage.