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A cooking process that places foods above, not in, water that is boiling or hot enough to produce steam that cooks the foods with a moist hot air.

A term used to describe a grain as well as a sugar produced from the grain, and a product produced from malt, such as a malt beverage.

A famous dish of German origin in which meat is marinated in a sweet and sour mixture for several days and is then braised for several hours in the marinade, producing meat that is very tender and flavorful.

Produced as a Italian farmhouse cheese from cow's milk, Bra Duro Cheese is a "sister" cheese to the Bra Tenero cheeses which differ only in the length of aging.

Considered to be a farmhouse type cheese, this variety is produced around the Normandy region of France from unpasteurized or pasteurized cow's milk.

Strong on aroma, this variety of cheese originated when it was first produced by the Trappist monks in Belgium in the early 18th century.

Produced in Normandy, France this cheese is made from pasteurized or unpasteurized cow's milk that has been partially skimmed.

Also referred to as Leidsche Kaas, Leidsekaas or Leiden cheese in the Netherlands, this cheese is of Dutch origin and made in the city of Leiden, which is similarly known as Leyden as well.

A product common in Asia and very popular in Japan that consists of fresh green soybeans picked while they are still young.

The substances added to other foods to enhance their flavor and smell, such as salt, pepper, herbs, spices, oils, and vinegars to name a few.

Scientific Names: Sparassis Crispa or S Spathulata and S. Herbstii. The Sparassis Crispa is known as the western U.S.

A countertop storage utensil that holds and keeps ice from melting rapidly. Most often used in bar areas, buffets or kitchens when serving beverages, Ice Buckets are typically made from stainless steel, plastic, glass or copper and may be constructed of materials that contain insulation.

A traditional Asian cooking vessel shaped like a large low bowl with two handles. Modern woks are usually made from steel or aluminum.

A combination of double Gloucester cheese layered and alternating with layers of Stilton blue cheese.

A combination of double Gloucester cheddar cheese and alternating inner layers of Stilton blue cheese.

A type of sausage traditionally made from ground veal and pork (usually more veal than pork), with milk and eggs added, that may be seasoned with chives and parsley.

A variety of related plants bearing small seeds used as a food source. The plants may grow to a height of up to six feet and feature large seed heads, which bear many tiny seeds ranging in color from bright yellow to rust, depending on the variety.

A flowering plant that emerges with a hearty, tough stem that grows into a lengthy, winding vine. Related to the species of plants that include stinging nettles, the Hops plant develops small prickly protrusions on the stems, somewhat like the nettles.

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

A product native to Germany and France, which is produced from cow's milk, formed into a round block of smooth semi-soft textured cheese.