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.
Peanut
Deutsch: Erdnuss / Español: Cacahuete / Português: Amendoim / Français: Arachide / Italiano: Arachide
The peanut (Arachis hypogaea), also known as groundnut, is a legume crop cultivated primarily for its edible seeds. Despite its name, the peanut is not a true nut but belongs to the Fabaceae family, which includes beans and peas. It is a staple in global agriculture due to its nutritional value, versatility, and economic significance, particularly in regions with warm climates.
Gesztenyepüré
Deutsch: Kastanienpüree / Español: Puré de castañas / Português: Purê de castanha / Français: Purée de châtaigne / Italiano: Purea di castagne
Gesztenyepüré is one of Hungary's signature sweets and desserts, referring to a specific style of Chestnut Purée. It is a sweet and creamy delicacy, typically made from pureed sweet chestnuts combined with sugar and a hint of rum, traditionally extruded into strands and served with a generous dollop of whipped cream (tejszínhab). This dessert is a culinary staple in Hungary, especially during the colder months and holidays, and is often considered a "must-try" item for visitors seeking authentic Hungarian confectionery.
Ginisang Labanos
Deutsch: Gebratener Rettich / Español: Rábano salteado / Português: Rabanete refogado / Français: Radis sauté / Italiano: Ravanello saltato
Ginisang Labanos in the food context refers to a Filipino dish consisting of sautéed white radish (labanos). It's a simple yet flavorful dish, highlighting the mild, slightly peppery taste of the radish. The dish often includes garlic, onion, and tomato for the base sauté, with the addition of pork, shrimp, or dried fish to provide depth and richness. Leafy greens like spinach or moringa leaves (malunggay) can also be added for extra nutrition and color. Seasoned with fish sauce or salt, ginisang labanos is a common home-cooked meal in the Philippines, valued for its health benefits and the ease of preparation.
Hotdog
Deutsch: Hotdog / Español: Perrito caliente / Português: Cachorro-quente / Français: Hot-dog / Italiano: Hot dog
Hotdog in the food context refers to a popular fast food dish consisting of a grilled or steamed sausage served in the slit of a partially sliced bun. The sausage used is typically made from beef, pork, chicken, or a combination thereof, and it can be seasoned with a variety of spices. Hotdogs are commonly garnished with condiments such as mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, relish, onions, cheese, chili, and sauerkraut, among others, allowing for a wide range of flavor profiles.