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An herb characterized by its long green shoots that are used as a seasoning in food dishes to provide a flavor very similar to a very mild onion.

A nut harvested from the branches of the Chestnut tree, a member of the beech family of plants. A prickly outer casing is removed to expose a dark brown, glossy shell that covers a sweet, but mealy fleshed nut.

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.

(Scientific Name: Craterellus fallax) A tender and somewhat fragile funnel or horn-shaped mushroom more commonly known as, “Horn of Plenty” (Craterellus cornucopioides).

A type of sweet treat, or sweetmeat (a small piece of something sweet), popular among the Jewish populations of Middle Eastern and Balkan countries.

A sweet-flavored paste or chutney-like sauce that is made with uncooked fruits, nuts and seasonings....

Translated, a Torta means tart in Italian, which describes a small tart-like food that may be baked or made with cold, refrigerated ingredients that do not require baking.

Also known as a Matfer mold, this utensil is used for making a traditional Polish cake known as a Baba Cake.

The outer edges, furthest away from the center, of cheese that has been formed into a disk or wheel of cheese.

Native to the Basque region of Spain, this variety of chile pepper is small in size and narrow in dimension.

A term used to describe food that complies with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) standards for natural processing, handling, and labeling.

Often referred to as "grey" in France, this berry is very similar to the traditional black peppercorn or "poivre noir" that is common throughout the world.

An herb that grows wild and has been sought for centuries in various regions of the world as a plant species often associated with properties that promote healing or improved physical and mental performance.

A fruit native to India, which grows on tropical evergreen trees. Maturing into a small round fruit approximately 1 to 2 inches in diameter, Kokum becomes dark purple to black in color as it ripens.

A Spanish cheese that is made from unpasteurized milk of Majorera goats on the island of Fuerteventura, which is one of the Canary Islands.

A complex blend of spices that is used in the preparation of North African food dishes. Commonly used in Moroccan and Tunisian foods, this blend may contain over 75 different spices.

A wooden board used to hold food while it is being grilled, that serves to provide a moist and somewhat smoky flavor to the food as well as preserving the nutrients within the food.

A wide range of woods are suitable for use in a grill. Hardwoods are much better than softwoods because hardwoods burn longer and provide more heat.

A countertop or stovetop grill that is used to make the traditional panini, a small Italian sandwich.

A berry that is grown on trees in tropical areas that is not actually a true peppercorn. The pink peppercorn is a very small berry, similar in appearance to a peppercorn, that has a thin papery texture and a mildly sweet flavor.