Glossary C

Cup of Joe is a slang for "cup of coffee". "Cup of Joe" is said to be named after Josephus Daniels (1862-1948) which was appointed Secretary of the U.S. Navy by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913. As a Secretary of the U.S. Navy, one of his numerous reforms was the abolition of the officers' wine mess, since then, the strongest drink aboard navy ships was coffee and over the years, a cup of coffee became known as a "Cup of Joe".

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Deutsch: Cupcakes / Español: Magdalenas / Português: Bolinhos / Français: Petits gâteaux / Italiano: Cupcake

Cupcakes in the food context refer to small, individual-sized cakes that are baked in a cup-shaped foil or paper container. Originating as a convenient and quicker-baking alternative to large cakes, cupcakes have become a popular treat across the globe, celebrated for their versatility in flavors, decorations, and occasions they can cater to. Typically, cupcakes are made using the same basic ingredients as standard cakes—flour, sugar, butter (or oil), eggs, and leavening agents— and are often topped with frosting, fondant, sprinkles, or other decorations.

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Cuppa is a slang for "cup of tea" in Britain and Australia.

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Curacao refers to a bitter orange liqueur, usually colored white, blue or brown.

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Curacoa refers to an orange-flavored liqueur made from the dried peel of bitter oranges which is grown on the Caribbean island of Curacao.

Curanto refers to one of the Chile's finest dishes which is an all-encompassing, hearty stew of fish, shellfish, chicken, pork, lamb, beef and potato. Curanto is made from lots of sea food, beef, chicken and pork, potatoes, cheese, and potato "burguers", prepared in a hole in the ground ("en hoyo") or in a pot ("en olla ").

Curd cheese refers to the semi-solid milk after it has been separated from the whey

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Curd Rice refers to rice specialty from South India. The different ingredients used to make this rice dish are cooked rice, plain yoghurt, mustard, green and red chillies, grated ginger, asafoetida, salt and oil. Grated carrots and grapes can also be added if desired. Curd Rice is garnished with coriander leaves and generally served with lime or mango pickle.

Cure means treating food for preservation by smoking, pickling, Corning or salt curing. Tocino a Filipino

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Deutsch: Pökeln / Español: Curado / Português: Cura / Français: Salaison / Italiano: Stagionatura

Curing is a food preservation method that involves treating food, primarily meat and fish, with salt, Sugar, nitrates, nitrites, or a combination of these, to inhibit the growth of bacteria, enhance flavour, and prolong shelf life. This technique has been used for centuries to preserve food before the advent of refrigeration and remains popular today for its unique impact on taste and texture.

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