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A utensil that is used to crack open the hard-shelled claws and other parts of a lobster in order to access areas containing meat.

A variety of tomato grown from open-pollinated seeds that produce a fruit that is very flavorful and well textured.

The interior section of any type of bread that is surrounded by the outer crust. The crumb can be classified as a closed crumb or and open crumb.

A utensil that is used to pry open the hard shell of an oyster or clam in order to remove the meat. Typically, the knife will have a sharp, beveled blade that can be inserted into the tightly closed shell to pry the shell apart.

An olive that has the flesh split open either manually or by a machine with thin, sharp blades in order to allow a marinade of oils (such as olive oil) vinegars, herbs (such as herbes de Provence), and spices (basil, garlic, fennel, lemon, onion, or others), to penetrate the meat faster.

A cheesecloth bag with a closeable opening or a piece of cheesecloth tied with a string to close, which is filled with spices.

1. A method of cooking food, such as meat, poultry, and fish, in an open pan and using dry heat (usually in an oven) to cook the food.

Fresh fruits and vegetables as found in the grocery store or open markets.

An hors d'oeuvre or appetizer that resembles a small open face sandwich. Typically made with a base of bread, toast, crackers or pastry topped with almost any type of savory item and a garnish, the Canapé is made to be served either hot or cold.

A clear glass or plastic tube with a narrowed opening at either end, is used for sampling of wines in storage vessels.

A utensil used for pulling the cork up and out from the opening of wine bottles. There are many varieties available, but four basic types are the most commonly used.

A griddle used for cooking tortillas. If it is used over an open fire, it is generally made of unglazed earthenware, and if electric or gas, they are made of light metal.

The process of cooking food in hot fat or oil in an open, shallow pan in order to brown the outside of the food and cook the inside to the desired level of doneness.

A somewhat small, round berry that is dark blue in color with a crowned opening at the opposite end of its stem.

A type of Italian bread with delicious crispy crust and soft, open-textured, flavorful crumb. It is prepared with a starter dough that is allowed to ferment overnight.

A German country bread that uses a starter as a leaven. The bread has a chewy, open crumb and a delicious sourdough flavor.

Commonly referred to as Chip Clips, this kitchen tool is made to clamp around the opening of a bag of crackers, chips or other foods to help keep out air and moisture to keep the product fresher.

(Scientific Name: Marasmius oreades) Named for the manner in which it grows in open fields and meadows, this variety of mushroom emerges in clusters that form the shape of an irregular circle or "ring" that may be 8 to 15 feet in diameter.

This kitchen appliance or piece of kitchenware may be any utensil that is used to pop kernels of corn on a stovetop, in a microwave or over an open fire.

A type of cookware made of bamboo that consists of individual cooking trays or layers with openings in the bottom, that are assembled together and used to cook food with the use of steam.