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.
Lebkuchen
Deutsch: Lebkuchen / Español: Lebkuchen / Português: Lebkuchen / Français: Lebkuchen / Italiano: Lebkuchen
Lebkuchen is a traditional German baked Christmas treat, somewhat akin to gingerbread. It is made from a variety of ingredients including honey, spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves, nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts, and candied fruit.
Mechado
English: Beef stew / Deutsch: Rindfleisch Eintopf / Español: Guisado de Carne / Português: Ensopado de carne / Français: Ragoût de Boeuf / Italiano: Stufato di manzo /
Mechado is a popular Filipino beef stew dish that features tender chunks of beef marinated and slow-cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. This dish is known for its rich and savory taste, often accompanied by a medley of vegetables. Mechado is a beloved part of Filipino cuisine, enjoyed by many for its hearty and comforting qualities.
Waste
Deutsch: Lebensmittelabfall / Español: Desperdicio de alimentos / Português: Desperdício alimentar / Français: Gaspillage alimentaire / Italiano: Spreco alimentare
Waste in the food context refers to any edible or inedible part of food that is discarded, lost, or uneaten throughout the food supply chain—from agricultural production and food processing to retail, restaurants, and household consumption. While not all food waste is edible, a significant portion consists of perfectly usable ingredients that are simply overlooked, poorly stored, or unnecessarily discarded.
Thattai
Deutsch: Thattai / Español: Thattai / Português: Thattai / Français: Thattai / Italiano: Thattai
Thattai is a traditional South Indian savory snack characterized by its crispy texture and distinct lentil-based composition. Often associated with festive occasions and regional cuisines, this deep-fried or baked disc-shaped delicacy is primarily made from rice flour, urad dal (black gram), and a blend of spices. Its preparation involves precise ingredient ratios and cooking techniques to achieve the desired crunch and flavor profile.