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.
Knäcke (Knaecke)
Knäcke (Knaecke) also called Knäckebrot (Knaeckebrot) refers to crisp or crispy bread. In Germany, they can be bought in plastic packs with at least 6 pieces plain or with assorted nuts, like white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, pine nuts or pumpkin nuts or mixed nuts, like the one in the picture below.
Ginisang Ampalaya
Deutsch: Gebratener Bittermelone / Español: Amargoso salteado / Português: Refogado de Melão Amargo / Français: Courge amère sautée / Italiano: Melone amaro saltato
Ginisang Ampalaya in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish made from sautéed bitter melon (ampalaya) with garlic, onion, and tomato, often including beaten eggs and sometimes meat like pork or shrimp. This dish is valued both for its distinctive bitter flavor, which is considered appetizing and refreshing by many, and for its health benefits, as ampalaya is known to be rich in vitamins and minerals, and it's particularly noted for its potential to regulate blood sugar levels.
French Classic Sauces
French Classic Sauces are prevalent in French cooking. They are used not only as toppings for simple cooked foods, like grilled meat or steamed vegetables, but also as ingredients within other recipes.
Bataviasalat
Deutsch: Bataviasalat / Español: Lechuga Batavia / Português: Alface Batávia / Français: Laitue Batavia / Italiano: Lattuga Batavia
The Bataviasalat, known in English as Batavia lettuce, is a leafy vegetable belonging to the Lactuca sativa species, which is part of the Asteraceae family. It is characterized by its crisp texture, mild flavor, and loose, frilly leaves, making it a popular choice in both raw and cooked culinary applications. Unlike more tightly packed lettuce varieties, Batavia lettuce offers a balance between structural integrity and tenderness, which contributes to its versatility in gastronomy.
Mangan
Deutsch: Mangan / Español: Manganeso / Português: Manganês / Français: Manganèse / Italiano: Manganese
Mangan is an essential trace mineral that plays a crucial role in various biological processes, particularly in the context of food and nutrition. It is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and cholesterol, as well as in the formation of connective tissues and bones. The human body requires manganese for optimal functioning, and it is found in a variety of foods, including nuts, seeds, whole grains, and leafy vegetables.