A baguette is a long, thin type of bread of French origin that is commonly made from basic lean dough. This is the most famous and most consumed bread in France. It is distinguishable by its length and crisp crust. A baguette has a diameter of about 5 to 6 centimetres (2 to 2.5 inches) … Read more
Tofu also called bean curd is a soft, relatively flavourless food product made from soybeans. It can be silken, soft, firm, extra firm or super firm. Beyond these broad textural categories, there are many varieties of tofu. Tofu has a subtle flavor, so it can be used in savory and sweet dishes. It is often … Read more
Nori is a dried edible seaweed used in Japanese cuisine It is made from species of the red algae genus Pyropia including P. yezoensis and P. tenera. Production and processing of nori is an advanced form of agriculture. Farming takes place in the sea where the Pyropia plants grow attached to nets suspended at the … Read more
Foie gras is a specialty food product made of the liver of a duck or goose. According to French law, foie gras is defined as the liver of a duck or goose fattened by gavage (force feeding). In Spain and other countries, it is occasionally produced using natural feeding. Ducks are force-fed twice a day … Read more
Fondue is a Swiss melted cheese dish. It is served in a communal pot (caquelon or fondue pot) over a portable stove (réchaud) heated with a candle or spirit lamp, and eaten by dipping bread into the cheese using long-stemmed forks. Besides bread, anything that tastes good with melted cheese on it will make an … Read more
Nachos are a Mexican regional dish from northern Mexico that consists of heated tortilla chips or totopos covered with melted cheese (or a cheese-based sauce), often served as a snack or appetizer. More elaborate versions of the dish include other ingredients, and may be substantial enough to serve as a main dish. The original nachos … Read more
Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup. A wide variety of ramen exists in Japan, with geographical and vendor-specific differences even in varieties that share the same name. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or (occasionally) fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as sliced pork, … Read more
Poutine is a dish of french fries and cheese curds topped with a brown gravy. While poutine is now available at fine restaurants and fast-food chains alike, it was completely unknown in the mid-20th century. The combination of fresh-cut fries, cheese curds and gravy first appeared in rural Quebec snack bars in the late 1950s. … Read more
A s’more is a campfire treat popular in the United States and Canada, consisting of one or more toasted marshmallows and a layer of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. Marshmallows are roasted over the fire until they’re gooey. Then graham crackers with pieces of a chocolate candy bar are used to sandwich … Read more