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The eggs or roe of selected varieties of fish that are processed and salt cured to provide a spreadable food that is considered an elegant delicacy.

An aromatic leaf from the evergreen bay laurel tree used for seasoning foods. The tree from which the Bay Leaves are harvested is native to Mediterranean regions, but grown in the U.

A widely grown cereal grass that produces a grain, which has been a primary food source of many cultures for thousands of years.

A savory sauce used to complement barbecued or grilled foods. The sauce can be described as tangy, spicy, and/or sweet and can be prepared in an infinite number of ways.

A food base that consists of gelatin, the jelly-like substance contained in beef, veal, chicken, or fish stock.

A small saltwater fish belonging to the herring family that is native to the Mediterranean Sea and the English Channel.

A utensil that has a colorful history and one that dates back many years to age old times. It has been recorded that the first appearance of a utensil used like a napkin was bread dough which was formed into little pieces that were used to blot the face and hands during and after eating.

Popular with many consumers who enjoy fried foods, this appetizer is a common menu item in the U.S. as well as regions throughout the world.

Small in size, this variety of winter squash is grown to make homemade pumpkin pies and a variety of foods containing the flesh of this squash.

A type of medium-grain Italian rice that is known for its natural black and rust colored grains and its pleasing aroma.

A popular Carribean food item dating back to the early 1900's that was basically made as a hot meat sandwich with cheese.

(Scientific Name: Agrocybe aegerita) Grown on decaying tree stumps or beneath popular trees, this mushroom is a popular food ingredient in both Asia and southern Europe.

Produced from a plum, this red colored seasoning is made from the juices created by the pickling of ume plums.

A type of pulse commonly used in foods from India that may be served as sprouts, fresh pods, or as dried beans.

A thin width, ruffled-leafed green vegetable that is a member of the cabbage family. Deep dark green in color, this variety of kale is considered one of the Italian heirloom varieties, where it is known as Cavolo Nero.

Eggs of the salmon species fish. Salmon caviar is a very common form of caviar. Larger in size than other caviar, the salmon eggs are bright red in color and are often used for enhancing the appearance and texture of food dishes as well as making a tasty appetizer.

A natural French sea salt, translated to mean "gray salt", that comes from the Atlantic waters off the coast of France.

A very tiny seed that is edible as a seed or is used for planting to produce sprouts. Easily digested, the chia seeds are black to white in color and are covered with a highly absorbent shell that can absorb over seven times its weight in water, producing a gelatin-like substance.

An Italian term for "tomato" which translates to "golden apple" referring to the first tomatoes grown that were golden yellow in color with an apple-like shape.

A non-carbonated beverage flavored by the pulp from mangos. A mango is a tropical fruit that has a flavor which tastes like a blend of pineapple, apricot, and peach.