Glossary A

Asparago is the Italian word for asparagus

Read more …

Deutsch: Spargel / Español: Espárragos / Português: Aspargos / Français: Asperges / Italiano: Asparagi

Asparagus is a perennial flowering plant species whose young shoots are used as a spring vegetable. It is known for its slender spears, which are harvested when they are young and tender before the buds start to open and become woody.

Read more …

Asperges (Asparagus officinalis) is a French word for asparagus.

Read more …

Asperges a l' italienne French term which means "asparagus in the style of Italy".

Read more …

Asperula is the Italian and Spanish term for woodruff or sweet woodruff, an aromatic and strongly scented plant.

Read more …

Aspic de Crevettes means "Shrimps in aspic", a French dish which is generally served as an appetizer. Aspic is a clear and savory jelly which glazed and molded the shrimps to make this delicious appetizer.

Assado a Portuguese cooking term which means "Roasted"

Read more …

Assaggiare is the Italian word which means "to taste", to sample, try and check flavor and taste of food by eating

Read more …

Assaisonner is a French term which means to season, to flavor, to dress, all referring to food.

Read more …

Assam Tea refers to the tea from Assam, India which ishighly regarded by connoisseurs. Assam tea is a type of tea that has a rich, robust flavor. This tea which grows in low-lying areas of Assam was originally brought from China about the year 1850. Assa, Tea is one of the finest black teas in the world. An invigorating drink, the flavor of which is complimented with milk and sugar.