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.
Open-Faced Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Deutsch: Offenes Schinken-Käse-Sandwich / Español: Sándwich de jamón y Queso abierto / Português: Sanduíche aberto de presunto e queijo / Français: Sandwich ouvert au Jambon et fromage / Italiano: Panino aperto con prosciutto e formaggio
An Open-Faced Ham and Cheese Sandwich in the food context refers to a type of sandwich where a single slice of bread serves as the base for layered ingredients, in this case, ham and cheese, without a top slice of bread covering it. This dish is distinguished by its presentation and the way it is consumed, often with utensils rather than being eaten by hand like traditional sandwiches. The open-faced nature allows for more creative topping arrangements, and the cheese is typically melted under a broiler or grill, resulting in a warm, gooey texture that complements the savory ham.
Wurzelgemüse
English: Root Vegetables / Español: Verduras de raíz / Português: Vegetais de raiz / Français: Légumes-racines / Italiano: Verdure a radice
Wurzelgemüse is the German term for root vegetables, which refers to edible plants that grow underground. These vegetables are characterised by their starchy or fibrous roots, which store nutrients and energy for the plant. Common examples of wurzelgemüse include carrots (Karotten), potatoes (Kartoffeln), beets (Rote Bete), parsnips (Pastinaken), turnips (Rüben), and radishes (Radieschen). Root vegetables are known for their versatility, nutritional value, and earthy flavours, making them a staple in many cuisines worldwide.
Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu
Deutsch: Süß-saurer Lapu-Lapu / Español: Lapu-Lapu agridulce / Português: Lapu-Lapu agridoce / Français: Lapu-Lapu Aigre-doux / Italiano: Lapu-Lapu agrodolce
Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu is a Filipino dish that features Lapu-Lapu fish (grouper) cooked in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce. This dish is a fusion of Chinese culinary techniques with local Filipino ingredients, embodying the interplay of sweetness from sugar or pineapple juice, sourness from vinegar or citrus juice, and the savoriness of the fish. The sauce often includes vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, and onions, enhancing the dish's flavor and adding a colorful presentation.