Avalose Unda also spelled Avaloseunda or Avalooseunda refers to roasted rice flour balls flavored with Cardamom powder and sweetened by jaggery and made from Avalose Podi, roasted rice flour mixed with fresh grated coconut.

Avalose Unda is also called Avalose Ladoo. It is one of the favorite snacks in Kerala, India, but also one of the Christmas season favorite by many Malayalees.

Below is a picture of Avalose Unda from my favorite Bakeshop is Allepey, Kerala, India, the popular Himalayas Bakeshop which is selling different kinds of delicious cakes with fresh cream, Indian sweets and many others, like the Plum Cakes.

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English: Rice ball / Deutsch: Reiskugel / Español: Bola de arroz / Português: Bolinho de arroz / Français: Boulette de riz / Italiano: Pallina di riso /

Ari Unda is one of the popular sweet snacks from Kerala, India made from a mixture of rice flour, fresh grated coconut and jaggery. Likewise, these balls are made from grinded rice or rice flour (Ari Podi) and flavored with spices, like Cardamom powder.

Ari means rice and Unda means balls in Malayalam language, the language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala.

Below are pictures of Ari Unda made by my friend from Allepey, Kerala, India for their afternoon snacks called "Naalu Mani Palaharam” or "four o’clock snack”

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Arme Ritter also called Armer Ritter is the German version of French Toast, which is bread, usually stale bread or day old bread soaked in mixture of eggs, cream or milk batter with sugar and cinammon then fried in butter.

Diiferent countries have versions of Arme Ritter or Franch Toast, in Spain it is called Torriga, in England "Poor Knights of Windsor, ” Denmark, Arme riddere. ”

Arme Ritter which is literally translated as Poor Knight is said to have its origin in France, where it is known as Ameritte or Pain Perdu , literally translated as "lost bread"

It is also known in Germany as Rostige Ritter, Semmelschnitten, Weckschnitten, Gebackener Wek, and Bavesen

In America, in one time or another, it has been referred to as Spanish, German, or Nun's Toast and it first appeared in print as "French Toast” in 1871.

My mom, used to make French Toast when we were young for our breakfast and it was really delicious, for a long time now, I have been experimenting my own version and I was not successful getting the taste of my Mom's French Toast until I made it some days ago, while I was feeling so sad and all I wanted to do was to create something wonderful. So below is my version of my Arme Ritter, my very own French toast.

my very own version of Arme Ritter , the German version of French toast. I used wheaten bread filled with nutella and the others creamed honey, dipped in mixture of milk, cream, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom powder then fried in butter. Amazingly good. Finally, i made it like my mom used too. Next time, I will fill it with a blueberry jam which is will also cook myself.

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Deutsch: Artischocke / Español: Alcachofa / Português: Alcachofra / Français: Artichaut / Italiano: Carciofo

Artichoke in the food context refers to a variety of thistle cultivated as food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. The budding artichoke flower-head is a cluster of many budding small flowers (an inflorescence), together with many bracts, on an edible base. Once the buds bloom, the structure changes to a coarse, barely edible form.

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Deutsch: Äppler / Español: Sidra de manzana / Português: Sidra de maçã / Français: Cidre de pomme / Italiano: Sidro di mele

In the food context, "Äppler" refers to a traditional German apple cider, predominantly produced and consumed in the Hesse region, especially around Frankfurt. It is a type of alcoholic beverage made by fermenting apple juice. Äppler is known for its tart and refreshing taste, varying from sweet to dry depending on the apple varieties used and the fermentation process. This beverage is deeply embedded in the local culture, often enjoyed in cozy taverns known as "Apfelweinwirtschaften" or at outdoor "Äppler" gardens during warmer months. It is not only a popular drink but also a part of social gatherings and traditional celebrations in the region.

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Deutsch: Äppelwoikrug / Español: Jarra de sidra de manzana / Português: Jarro de cidra de maçã / Français: Cruche de cidre de pomme / Italiano: Brocca di sidro di mele

In the food context, "Äppelwoikrug" refers specifically to a traditional earthenware or glass jug used to serve Äppelwoi, a popular Hessian apple cider in Germany. Äppelwoi, also known as Ebbelwoi, Apfelwein, or apple wine, is a tart and refreshing alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice. It is especially common in the Hesse region, where it holds a significant place in local culture and cuisine. The Äppelwoikrug, therefore, is more than just a container; it symbolizes the communal and traditional aspect of enjoying this regional drink. Serving Äppelwoi in an Äppelwoikrug at gatherings is a nod to tradition and a way to enhance the experience of sharing this beloved beverage.

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