Glossary W

Wallop is the British slang for "Beer". Wallop is also an old cooking term which means to boil with a continued bubbling noise.

Walnuss is the German word for "Walnut" which is usually used for making desserts and also as a toppng for salads.

Wapiti is a Canadian deer prepared like venison; a North American deer which is still a part of Quebec's cooking. In Quebec, games are popular, including venison, quail, goose, caribou, and Wapiti. Many menus feature emu and lamb raised north of Québéc City in Charlevoix.

Warmbier refers to a German soup with raw eggs beaten into beer and lemon.

Wellfleet refers to a variety of oyster found in the Atlantic ocean and east Coast of the United States from Cape Cod in Massachusetts. It is slightly salty crisp and firm with a mild finish. Fresh seafood that includes the Wellfleet oyster is a specialty and takes center stage in many of the Cape Cod restaurants, as with most oceanside towns and villages.

Whim-Wham is a Scottish dessert with whipped cream and white wine and grated lemon peel that is layered with sponge cake. It is topped with cream. Whim-Wham originates from 18th century Scotland, when the word whim-wham was used to describe something light and