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.
Knäcke (Knaecke)
Knäcke (Knaecke) also called Knäckebrot (Knaeckebrot) refers to crisp or crispy bread. In Germany, they can be bought in plastic packs with at least 6 pieces plain or with assorted nuts, like white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, pine nuts or pumpkin nuts or mixed nuts, like the one in the picture below.
Marinades and Sauces
Deutsch: Marinaden und Saucen / Español: Marinadas y Salsas / Português: Marinadas e Molhos / Français: Marinades et Sauces / Italiano: Marinature e Salse
The culinary world relies heavily on Marinades and Sauces to enhance flavor, texture, and preservation of food. These liquid or semi-liquid preparations serve distinct yet complementary purposes, from tenderizing meat to adding depth to plant-based dishes. Understanding their composition and application is essential for both professional chefs and home cooks.
Gebacken
Deutsch: Gebacken / Español: Horneado / Português: Assado / Français: Cuit au four / Italiano: Al forno
Gebacken in the food context refers to food that has been baked, a cooking method involving dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is widely used for preparing a variety of dishes, from breads, cakes, and pastries to casseroles, meat, and vegetables. Baking transforms the ingredients through the heat, resulting in changes in texture, flavor, and appearance. It's a fundamental cooking technique in many cuisines around the world, celebrated for its ability to produce both savory and sweet dishes with a distinct taste and texture.
Maceration
Deutsch: Mazeration / Español: Maceración / Português: Maceração / Français: Macération / Italiano: Macerazione
The term Maceration describes a process in which solid materials are softened or broken down by soaking them in a liquid, often to extract soluble components or facilitate decomposition. This technique is widely applied in fields ranging from food production to pharmaceuticals, leveraging physical and chemical interactions between the solvent and the substrate.