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A fruit of Asian origin that is grown in regions throughout the world where sub-tropical to mild climates prevail, but not in climates that are too humid or hot.

Made to heat the ingredients placed in a fondue pot or a chafing dish, the Burner for these utensils is positioned directly below the pot or the dish and if not electric will use some type of portable fuel for a heat source.

A variety of salt produced from Atlantic waters off the west coast of South Africa near St. Helena Bay, or in North African waters around Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt.

A turnover-like pastry, common in South American and many Spanish kitchens, which is filled with sweet or savory ingredients.

A Middle Eastern seasoning that is made from the gummy sap released from the stalks of the giant fennel plant.

An egg-shaped fruit native to Central America, that is grown on a Sapodilla tree which not only produces this tasty fruit, but also a gummy sap used in the production of chewing gum.

Pronounced so-tairn or soh-tehrn. An appellation that produces outstanding sweet wines that have become famous throughout the world.

An Asian salad green that is most often eaten raw but is also combined with other greens and prepared in cooked foods.

Round bowls of varying sizes that are used for combining food ingredients when preparing recipes. Mixing bowls are made of plastic, ceramic, glass, copper, and stainless steel that range in size from 4 inches in diameter to over 16" in diameter.

A short, flat wooden utensil that was most often used in kitchens when making and processing butter or commonly used during pasta making.

Originating in Switzerland, this cheese is traditionally made from unpasteurized cow's milk that is heat-treated.

A food flavoring derived from the tiny seeds contained in the pod of an orchid plant. The most common types of beans are grown primarily in Madagascar, Mexico or Tahiti.

A highly prized and rare mushroom (fungus), that grows underground near the roots of trees. Most varieties of truffles that are considered edible are found 2 to 3 inches below the surface of the ground, but can be found as deep as 10 to 15 inches down.

A smooth, shiny-skinned fruit first grown in Asia centuries ago that are now grown in all regions of the world.

An orange colored autumn fruit with a smooth skin and a reddish orange jelly-like flesh, which has a very tart flavor prior to ripening and a delicately sweet flavor, somewhat like a sweet plum when ripe.

One of the most common and most popular of spices, the peppercorn is derived from the berries grown in clusters on the vine-like pepper plant.

An oval shaped, bright yellow citrus fruit that is sought for its tart flavored, highly acidic juice and skin.

An egg shaped fruit that has a smooth thin skin, which varies in color, including red, gold and amber.

An egg shaped fruit that has a smooth thin skin that varies in color, including red, gold and amber....

A univalve mollusk with a spiral shell. Of the various varieties, the vineyard snail, which feeds on grape leaves, is considered the best eating but it grows slowly and is difficult to raise.