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.
Masala-Flavored Noodles
Masala-Flavored Noodles refer to a ready-to-cook noodle products which are available in India with an authenthic Indian taste, that of Masala.
When I was in Allepey, Kerala, India, for a while I craved for noodles and what they have given me from the food shops are also "very Indian" because even the ready-to-cook noodles are flavored with Masala and I loved it of course. I brought some packs on my way home to Germany.
I am missing the taste of Masala, I searched for Masala in the spice section of groceries here in Germany, but found only Garam Masala which has not the same taste like that of Masala I have tasted in Kerala.
In Allepey, they were laughing at me, because only little children are offered these ready-to-cook noodles. The adults will always like the traditional everyday dishes that they have. I am so happy no one shared my Masala noodles.
I added this particular food in my Glossary because it sustained my cravings while I was travelling. I enjoyed my usual noodles with a twist. It is one food whihc I will never forget and whenever I eat noodles, I will remember my happy times in Allepey, Kerala, India
While travelling to Munnar, it was so hard for me to find an eatery, but I found this one place near the Echo Point, a Thathukkada, a roadside eatery where I had my breakfast, a very good Malayalee vendor offered me ready-to-cook noodles and he cooked it for me with lots of slices of red onions. He also have some hard-boiled eggs and Masala tea. What a gracious cook.
Red Velvet Cupcake
Deutsch: Red Velvet Cupcake / Español: Cupcake de Terciopelo Rojo / Português: Cupcake de Veludo Vermelho / Français: Cupcake Velours Rouge / Italiano: Cupcake di Velluto Rosso
Red Velvet Cupcake is a classic American dessert known for its distinctive bright red to dark red color and its smooth, velvety texture. This cupcake is typically made with cocoa powder, buttermilk, and vinegar, which react together to bring out the cake's subtle chocolate flavor and tender crumb. The addition of red food coloring—or, in some traditional recipes, beet juice—gives the cake its iconic color. Red Velvet Cupcakes are often topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, creating a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.
Game Meat
Deutsch: Wildfleisch / Español: Carne de caza / Português: Carne de caça / Français: Viande de gibier / Italiano: Carne di selvaggina
The term Game Meat refers to the flesh of wild animals consumed as food, distinguishing it from domesticated livestock. This category includes mammals, birds, and reptiles hunted in natural habitats or farmed under controlled conditions. Historically and culturally, it has played a significant role in human diets worldwide, though its consumption varies by region and tradition.
Colocasia
Deutsch: Taro / Español: ñame o taro / Português: inhame ou taro / Français: taro / Italiano: taro
The colocasia is a tropical plant widely cultivated for its edible corms, leaves, and stems, playing a vital role in global agriculture, particularly in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. As a staple crop, it supports food security in humid regions while also holding cultural and medicinal significance.
Chiles en nogada
Deutsch: Chiles en Nogada / Español: Chiles en Nogada / Português: Chiles en Nogada / Français: Chiles en Nogada / Italiano: Chiles en Nogada
Chiles en Nogada is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of large Poblano chiles stuffed with a mixture of minced meat (usually pork or beef), fruits, and spices, topped with a creamy walnut sauce, known as nogada, and garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley. This dish is often associated with Mexican Independence Day celebrations due to its use of the national colours: green (parsley), white (walnut sauce), and red (pomegranate seeds).