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.
Thakkali
English: Tomato
Thakkali, a term derived from the South Indian language of Tamil, refers to one of the world's most widely used and versatile fruits—the tomato. This article delves into the definition, culinary significance, popular uses, and a simple recipe featuring Thakkali. Additionally, we'll explore the history and legal aspects of tomatoes and list some similar ingredients and dishes.Abignades
Deutsch: Abignades / Español: Abignades / Português: Abignades / Français: Abignades / Italiano: Abignades
Abignades (Abegnades) refer to goose or duck tripes cooked with their own blood and Madiran wines. It is one of the specialties of Chalosse of the Landes, in South West France. Abignades are eaten on bread that has been previously fried in goose fat, with slices of lemon. Chalosse which is situated in Aquitaine Region of France celebrates a thriving economy with 55% of the sales market of "Foie Gras" in France and the rest of the world.
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.