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A ham that is first treated with a salt mixture and then exposed to a natural air-curing process that dries and flavors the meat.

Milk that has not been pasteurized. It is thought to be healthier because it has all its natural nutrients but it is at more of a risk of becoming diseased.

A canning method where jars are filled with raw, unheated food. This method is acceptable for low-acid foods, but for acid foods it allows rapid loss of quality.

A partially refined sugar, which is light brown in color, coarse textured, and contains the natural molasses that is present in sugarcane.

An olive that is green in color and ready to be cured.

A descriptor of wine that is too young to consume, may be too acidic and unbalanced.

A stewing method used when the natural flavor from all the ingredients is desired rather than the flavor from the browning of the meat.

A special kitchen tool that is used to shave bits or strands from the outer most layer of covering on citrus fruits such as lemons, limes or oranges.

A food served as both an appetizer and main meal. It is made with a combination of raw fish, vegetables (such as tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, green onions, and white onions) and marinated in a base of citrus juices with seasonings.

Native to Italy, this relative of the broccoli and cauliflower family grows as a lime green colored head having an appearance somewhat similar to cauliflower except for the cone-shaped florets that swirl upward forming peaks.

A South American specialty dish that originated in either Ecuador or Peru: there seems to be a dispute as to which country the dish first appeared.

A fruit that is a cross between a melon and a cucumber. It is native to southern Africa and grown in the United States, Portugal and New Zealand.

A fruit that is a cross between a melon and a cucumber. It is native to southern Africa and grown in the United States, Portugal and New Zealand.