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A glossary of terms, methods, condiments and comestibles you will hear when browsing recipes and food sites...and what they all mean. |
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* Michel Cluizel: First-growth plantation chocolate (Garber gourmet food product review) *****
We have tested this product, and for meeting our most stringent standards, we award it our highest rating: A well deserved five-stars -- chefs in-the-know choose this excellent confection from France. And now YOU can order it online!
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A Tea Glossary *
All the "T" vocabulary you're likely to need.
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About Okanagan Apples *
The dry, clean air of the Okanagan naturally minimizes pests that can occur in other growing regions. Here are some other notable facts for apple-lovers:
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All About Apples -- General Apple Facts and Hints *
A compendium of interesting -- and useful -- facts about apples.
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All about Garlic *
Garlic is a root vegetable that has been highly revered for thousands of years for its medicinal properties and its flavour-enhancing quality in foods.
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All about Mustard *
Everything you needed to know about the culinary and medicinal uses of mustard, its seeds and its leaves.
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All About Rice *
The indisputable staff of life for over half the world, rice is finally awakening the North American palate.
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Ambrosia 2002 Harvest Begins as BC's Newest Apple Arrives on the Market *
Ambrosia -- a BC-developed new apple variety that is swiftly growing in popularity -- will be available at select grocery retail outlets in the coming weeks.
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Avocado Oil *
Avocado oil is a delicious food substance with properties very similar to extra virgin olive oil. It is wonderful in marinades or as a salad dressing; but it has other uses, too. As a carrier oil for cosmetics, avocado Oil has outstanding regenerative properties and restructuring powers to keep skin moisturized and soft.
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Basil Oil *
May cause irritation to sensitive skin. Use well diluted. Not to be used during pregnancy.
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Bay Leaves (Sweet Bay) *
You can grow your own bay leaves anywhere in North America. Most plants are not winter hardy in zones where there are winter freezes, but the plants adapt easily to an indoors environment. High aromatic.
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Bergamot Oil *
Contra-indications: Bergamot is a photosensitizer (increases the skins reaction to sunlight making it more likely to burn) so it should not be used when exposed to sunlight or tanning beds. Bergamot has antispasmodic properties and therefore should be avoided during pregnancy.
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Blueberries and Health *
Blueberries rank as the highest anti-oxidant fruit! Here's the study that supports the claim...
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Braeburn Apple *
The Braeburn, lassie is a bonny sweet apple. Aye, true that may be, but we really say it more because we like the sound of the name.
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Cumin, a nutty, peppery spice (AKA Roman Caraway) *
In ancient times when it was necessary to conserve foods with salt, herbs and spices were used to correct the taste of meals. Cumin -- also known as "Roman caraway" -- was one of these spices.
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DAB -- European Regulatory Literature *
The German Pharmacopoiea (Deutsches Arzneibuch, or DAB) contains monographs on the quality and standards of many herbal drugs, medicinal plant preparations, and natural substances (e.g., essential oils) sold in Germany.
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Epazote *
Epazote is a traditional spice used in Mexican cooking.
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Food Glossary A *
The "A"s have it -- foods and techniques starting with A...
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Food Glossary B *
All the bees agree: This is the B's knees.
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Food Glossary C *
"C" what we mean? Foods and techniques starting with "C"...
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Food Glossary D *
The Ds, indeed...
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Food Glossary E *
"E" is E-Z as pie.
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Food Glossary F *
Too F-ing perfect!
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Food Glossary G *
Gee, there are a lot of foods in this glossary.
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Food Glossary H *
Got an itch for "aitch?"
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Food Glossary I *
The "I"s have it. . .
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Food Glossary J *
"J" for JAM...and so much more
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Food Glossary K *
Okay, oh . . . K!
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Food Glossary L *
Life is "L" -- especially when you run out of a key ingredient.
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Food Glossary M *
What can we say? M-m-m-m-m!
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Food Glossary N *
Food to the N-th degree.
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Food Glossary O *
Oh! (Or should we say "Oo-o-o"?)
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Food Glossary P *
P is for Pois.
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Food Glossary Q *
Queue up for the Qs. . .
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Food Glossary R *
R you hungry yet?
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Food Glossary S *
Yes-S-S-S!
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Food Glossary T *
T it up, or T for two . . . either way, It's T-time!
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Food Glossary U *
U, U, U -- it's always about U!
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Food Glossary V *
V for jardin Victoire
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Food Glossary W *
W-w-why not?
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Food Glossary X *
Obviously: X marks the spot.
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Food Glossary Y *
Y? Y, indeed!
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Food Glossary Z *
"Zee" or "Zed" -- whatever you call it, we've come to the ED, uh, END!
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Found at Anuga 2003 *
Some of what we discovered at the mind-boggling 2003 Anuga food show in Cologne.
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Fuji Apple *
This apple outscores the Red Delicious, and is recommended for baking.
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Garber Gastronomic: All about salt *
Some cooks swear by the differences between sea,
kosher and table salt, though most of us just buy a
standard brand, without giving the matter a second
thought. Some chefs will keep powdered, flaked, sea
and kosher salt in their kitchens.
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Garber Gastronomic: An Ice Cream 'Glace-ary' *
How can you tell what's what? Here's a guide I like to call a short "glace-ary" of terms. . .
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Garber Gastronomic: Mustard Madness *
During his first trip to France with us, our son, Kit -- at age 18 -- had a major epiphany: He tasted "real" mustard for the first time.
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Garber Gastronomic: New food choices for healthier lifestyles *
What kinds of food compromises do we need to make to accommodate changing lifestyles and diet regimens?
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Garber Gastronomic: Partial to Peppercorns *
All about the spice we think of paired with salt -- but which really has mythology and intrigue of its own.
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Garber Gastronomic: Sugar Substitutes *
How bad IS sugar for you? And are sugar substitutes safe? Anne Garber explores the options.
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Garber Gastronomic: The Glorious Potato *
The versatile potato can be eaten as the main course, a side dish, a salad, a soup, a snack or in a casserole. They even can be used to make breads and rolls.
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Garber Gastronomic: The Thrill of the Grill *
It's four o'clock in the afternoon, but already the torpid breeze has delivered the first scent of steak-over-coals from down the block. Your nostrils flare. Base, feral urges prick your senses. You will need to arise, find your mate, and slap a few pounds of meat on the grill
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Garber Rant: The Great Cilantro Plot *
Call it cilantro, coriander, coriandre or even Chinese parsley, it's all the same stuff!
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Gastrovac -- A Jetsons-style Gastronomy tool *
Nature "Adores" a Vacuum: Forget foam; the next big culinary wave is an odd machine called the Gastrovac. Here's what happens when chefs and scientists cooperate.
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Golden Delicious Apple *
This "chance" apple is not directly related to the typical Red Delicious and is nicely crisp.
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Info on Quinoa *
Pronounced "KEEN-wha," quinoa is considered a super-grain because it contains all of the essential amino acids -- making it a complete protein.
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Jonagold Apple *
Another pie-making favourite, the Jonagold is also nice eating fresh.
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Juniper berries *
Reduce the "gamey" taste of wild meats
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Kaffir lime *
...it is particularly popular in use with seafood.
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Lavender Oil *
Lavender oil is also known as the "First Aid Kit in a Bottle." Helpful in many ways for body and mind. Is used in hundreds of applications. Helps heal wounds, cuts, burns, relieves headaches. Acts as a local anaesthetic to relieve pain, sunburn, asthma, throat infections to name but a few.
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Maille Moutard à la ancienne (Garber 'classic' food product review) *****
This "Old Style Whole Grain Dijon mustard from France" is our favourite for cooking, or even for slathering on the humble hot dog.
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McIntosh apple *
Has a distinctive aroma, and delicious "tangy" flavour.
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Mirepoix *
Garber Gastro Glossary: A mirepoix is a mixture of diced vegetables, carrots, onions and celery. ..
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Momordica Grosvenori *
Grosvenor Momordica Fruit is the dried fruit of Momordica grosvenori Swingle. The substance appears in a diabetic-friendly product called "SlimSweet," manufactured in Tempe, AZ. It not a sugar of any kind, and therefore is a "zero" on the glycemic index.
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Newtown Apple (AKA Newton) *
Often mistakenly labelled "Newton" by grocers, this apple makes up for the confusion around its name by being wonderfully crisp. . .
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Oil of Oregano *
The word "Oregano" comes from the Greek, and means "mountain of joy." Oil of oregano is one of nature's best natural antiseptics. It was used to sterilize pre-operative instruments until 1950.
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Recipe for Japanese Sushi *
Could I please get a recipe for Japanese Sushi if you have one?
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Red Delicious Apple *
The Red Delicious was discovered as a chance seedling and introduced in 1895.
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Red Rome Apple *
Reputed to be the best apple pie fruit around, the Red Rome is a perfect choice.
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Royal Gala apple *
One of our favourite BC Tree fruits...
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Spartan Apple *
When we cannot find McIntosh apples in stores, we'll always opt for the small -- but hardy -- Spartan.
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Taking Tea: The Tradition of Afternoon Tea *
 Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford (1788 to 1861) and one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting, first invited friends to join her for a fortifying additional afternoon meal, at five o'clock, in her rooms at Belvoir Castle.
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Time to shake that salty food habit *
If you think setting down the shaker will make a difference, take that advice with a grain of salt; most salt comes from processed foods and restaurants.
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Xylitol *
Xylitol, also called wood sugar or birch sugar, is a five-carbon sugar alcohol that is used as a sugar substitute.
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* Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice (Garber new food product review) *****
Here's a product with a worldwide reputation for excellent quality standards and a commitment to supporting the environment. Company is family-run and certainly deserves our five-star rating!
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Convenient Pyramid Nylon Bags Make the Perfect Cup of Tea *
Exclusive Compagnie Coloniale teas from France are now available in Canada! Find out where. . .
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Garber Gastronomic: What's happening to our food? *
A report from the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Las Vegas, July 2004.
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Levulose (alt: Fructose) *
Fructose has also come come under suspicion recently.
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More recipe conversion -- especially Canadian *
Handy recipe conversion charts
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Sunrise Apple *
Early to ripen and quick to please, that's the Sunrise apple.
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Valrhona Confectionary: Grand Cru Chocolate (Garber gourmet food product review) ****
A very high-quality chocolate earns four stars.
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