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An electric kitchen appliance that is used basically to emulsify, liquify or puree. Although it can be used to chop or slice ingredients, a Blender does not provide consistent results as well as a food processor can for those types of tasks.

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

A liqueur made by mixing cream with triple or double distilled Irish whiskey, eggs, chocolate, and other flavorings or sweeteners such as vanilla and sugar.

A variety of tea that is made from the rooibos herb, native to South Africa. This tea is caffeine-free and is a good source of anitoxidants.

The undiluted juice from a fruit or the juices from a mixture of fruits. Typical fruits used to produce nectar include apples, apricots, grapefruits, mangos, oranges, peaches, pears, and pineapples.

A variety of sugar, common in Asian countries, which is formed into the shape of a rough crystal. Yellow lump sugar is sticky textured with an irregular surface.

A naturally occurring, tart tasting compound formed in many fruits, such as gooseberries, lemons, limes, and pineapples.

A non-dairy liquid made from almonds that have been ground and blanched before being placed in hot water for 4 to 8 hours so the almonds become laden with moisture.

Wine that is produced from grapes that have been semi-frozen. Discovered unexpectedly in Germany in the 1700's when a crop of grapes were partially frozen due to an early frost, icewine is now produced in colder climates throughout Europe and North America.

Organisms that are microscopic in size, which under suitable conditions can grow rapidly. Some bacteria are harmful, causing food to spoil or to become diseased, while others are created intentionally in order to make antibiotics or to begin a fermentation process in foods, such as yogurt, and beverages.

A china, ceramic, pottery, or metal container that is used for brewing and serving hot tea. Originating in Asian cultures many centuries ago, the Teapot was created as a means to infuse the flavors of minced tea leaves with water so it could be served as a beverage.

A Swedish term describing a meal where people serve themselves to a large selection of food that has been set up on serving tables.

A spicy hot sauce seasoned with cayenne peppers, chile peppers or peppercorns. It is used as a condiment to many foods, such as meats, chicken and fish, or it can be added to other foods where a spicy flavor is desired, such as marinades, beverages, dips, chili, casseroles or other sauces.

An oval-shaped, purplish-brown fruit that grows on a woddy vine, which climbs and clings to other forest plants in order to grow upward.

A minty green herb with a citrus aroma, which is used to add flavor to tea, vegetables, fruits, custards, seafood, fish, poultry, pasta, and rice.

A very fine variety of brandy named for the Cognac region in western France where it was first produced.

A kitchen utensil or tableware item that is used to hold coarse salt for coating the rim of margarita glasses prior to serving.

Any tools or instruments used in the preparation, serving and consumption of food. For preparation, kitchenware items such as pots, pans, baking dishes, spatulas, knives, measuring cups, measuring spoons, and similar utensils are included.

A chocolate made in Oaxaca, Mexico which is made from Cacao beans from the chocolate trees. The Cacao bean is ground and mixed with cinnamon, sugar and almonds and then pressed into tablets or bars.

A rich, Italian wine to which brandy has been added to convert the sugar into a higher alcohol content.