Glossary W

Waakye refers to one of the most common foods in Ghana which is a combination of rice and beans. Ghana or Republic of Ghana is a West African country. Ghana is bordered by Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south.

Read more …

Wacholder is the German word for Juniper, a kind of herb which is used as the basic ingredient for making Gin.

Read more …

Wachtel is a German word for quail

Wachtel eier is a terman terms which means quail eggs

Read more …

Wafels met Slagroom is the Dutch for waffles topped with cream, one of the Netherlands popular desserts.

Read more …

Deutsch: Wagashi / Español: Wagashi / Português: Wagashi / Français: Wagashi / Italiano: Wagashi

Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections that are typically served with tea, especially matcha, and are often enjoyed during seasonal festivals or ceremonies. Made from plant-based ingredients like red bean paste (anko), rice flour, agar-agar, and natural sweeteners, wagashi are known for their delicate taste, refined texture, and beautiful presentation, often reflecting seasonal themes and elements of nature.

Read more …

Wähe is the Swiss word for "tart" , as in Fructewähen which is a fruit tart, like Apfelwähe (Swiss apple tart) and Käsewähe (savory cheese tart). Wähe can also be spelled Waehe.

Read more …

Wai is a Maori word for water

Guest: Waiter, my plate is wet!
Waiter:That's not wet, sir - that's the soup!

Wakegi refers to a green onion that has a longer green stem than the other green onions. The thinner is called Asatsuki. Wakige is used in Sunomono vinegar dishes, while Asatsuki is used for toppings for added flavor.