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Iftar is the Turkish word which means: 1. the fasting breaking dinner in Ramadan: 2. the food eaten to break Ramadan 3. the breaking of the Ramadan fast; and 4. the evening meal during Ramadan During the Ramada celebration, particularly after sundown or sunset families eat perhaps their best meal of the year that they have saved for the celebration. This special meal is called the Iftar which is usually huge as the family has been fasting the whole day. iftari foods eaten to break Ramadan

Igheriejeh also known as Rigije is yet another great African spice used in preparing both Banga soup and traditional Nigerian Pepper soup. Igheriejeh can not be substituted by anything. Igheriejeh is listed as one of African herbs and spices

Imeruli Shaphrani means Marigold in Georgia (tagetes patula, Calendula officialis) In Georgia, marigold is used very often and it is referred to as "Imeretian Saffron" taken from Georgian province Imereti where the dried petals of the plant are most appreciated.

Ishpingo refers to the dried flower of an Ecuadorian tree called Ocotea quixos and is similar in taste to Cinnamon. Just like the Cinnamon, Ishpingo is used to flavor some drinks and desserts.

Ice Cream Freezer refers to a device used to manufacture ice cream without the aid of mechanical refrigeration. It is based on the principle that if ice is made to melt at a forced rate through the use of chemicals (salt), it will draw enough heat from its surroundings to cause freezing temperatures

Iago is named for one of the characters in Shakespeare's play entitled "Othello", this British dessert pastry has layers of sponge cake with coffee buttercream and topped with coffee fondant ; a small British pastry or petit four.

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Iftar

Igheriejeh

Imeruli Shaphrani

Ishpingo

Ice Cream Freezer

Iago

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