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What is mean by acerola ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:29 PM on January 06, 2009

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Acerola is a plant native to Southern and Central America. It produces small edible fruits which strongly resemble cherries, leading to the common alternate names of Barbados Cherry, Puerto Rican Cherry, and West Indies Cherry. The fruits are widely consumed in South America in fresh and preserved forms. Products of the acerola tree have been adopted by consumers in other nations as well, and it is used as an ornamental shrub in the Southern regions of the United States.

Answered at 4:49 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by bagel ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:34 PM on January 06, 2009

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A bagel is a type of bread which is formed into a round ring and boiled before baking. Typically, bagels have a chewy texture and a slightly crisp outer layer, accomplished by handling the bread dough specially before it is cooked, preventing the dough from rising too much and giving the bagel a bread like texture. The bagel is traditionally associated with Jewish cuisine, and specimens can be found all over the world, especially in the Jewish quarter of major cities. Bagels can also be made at home, although it does take some work.

The roots of the bagel lie several hundred years in the past. It is uncertain when bagels burst in the popular baking scene, but they probably originated among Eastern European Jewish people, and were certainly written about as early as 1610. Like other Jewish foods, bagels are designed to be kosher or pareve, meaning that they conform with the rules of Jewish dietary law.

Answered at 4:47 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by banitsa ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:34 PM on January 06, 2009

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Banitsa is a traditional Bulgarian pastry that is prepared with layers of phyllo dough, oil or melted butter, whisked eggs, and various sweet or savory fillings. Banitsa may be served as a breakfast food along with plain yogurt or eaten as a dessert, light meal, or snack, depending on the filling.

A banitsa is sometimes included as part of the Christmas meal, laden with coins, small charms, and foil-wrapped messages of goodwill and Christmas tidings. As such, its function is similar to that of the King Cake that is served as part of many Mardi Gras celebrations.

Answered at 4:47 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by cognac ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:36 PM on January 06, 2009

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Cognac is a type of brandy which comes from the Cognac region of France. It is rightfully famous, requiring a lengthy distillation and aging process which yields a very distinctive spirit. Some cognacs are consumed plain, while others are used in cooking, in both savory dishes and desserts. Any decent market or liquor store will carry cognac, although the quality can be difficult to ascertain. Because good cognac can be quite expensive, you may want to consider looking up reviews before purchasing a bottle.

In Europe, cognac is protected by an origin appellation, which means that only brandy produced in Cognac from certain grapes in a certain way may be labeled as cognac. This protects the integrity of this often-imitated spirit, and provides some protection to European buyers who might be confused. Outside of Europe, many companies claim to produce cognac, which can be confusing and frustrating for consumers. In the United States especially, some people are under the false impression that all French brandy is known as cognac; in fact, numerous brandies are produced in France, including Armagnac, another famous and protected brandy.

Answered at 4:39 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by shandy ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:35 PM on January 06, 2009

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Shandy is a drink which is made by mixing beer and juice or soda-water. Classically, shandy is made with beer and lemonade, and it has been made throughout Europe for centuries. The lemonade used in traditional shandy, incidentally, is a more tangy variety with less sugar than some people might be accustomed to. The result is supposed to be a refreshing drink which allows people to cool down while remaining relatively sober.

Answered at 4:39 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by arugula ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:35 PM on January 06, 2009

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Arugula (Eruca vesicaria sativa) is a leafy green herb of the mustard family. Known also as rocket, Italian cress, roquette, and rucola, arugula has elongated dark green leaves that are lobed like the leaves of an oak. In the ground, the plant resembles a loose lettuce with long, slender leaves.

Arugula is related to both the radish and watercress, and the flavor of the leaves is similarly hot and peppery. The leaves can be between 3 and 8 inches (7.5–20 centimeters) in length, depending on the maturity of the leaf. Native to the Mediterranean region, arugula has been grown as a vegetable since the Roman era. The Romans ate the leaves as a vegetable, used the seeds to flavor oil, and made aphrodisiac and medicinal compounds from the plant.

Answered at 4:39 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by Mochi ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:20 PM on January 06, 2009

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Mochi is a traditional food popular in Japanese cuisine, made from specially treated rice. It is often presented in the form of a round cake or bun, and is traditionally exchanged at the New Year, although the popularity of the food has made it available in fresh and frozen form year round in Japan, as well as some other parts of the world. Many specialty stores supply mochi, and it also obtainable in major cities with a large Japanese community.

Answered at 4:26 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by salsify ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:20 PM on January 06, 2009

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Salsify is a root vegetable native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, where it has been cultivated and used in food for centuries. This plant has also been widely introduced to other regions of the world, although it is primarily popular in Europe. Some specialty markets carry salsify, especially in the fall, when it is in season, and it can also be grown in a home garden, for people who live between USDA zones six and 10.

Formally, this plant is known as Tragopogon porrifolius, and it also goes by Purple Goatsbeard and Oyster Plant. It has blade-like leaves and slender stalks which produce distinctive purple flowers in the second year of growth. In addition to the root, the greens and stalks are also edible. Salsify root has a slightly oysterlike flavor, explaining one of its common names, and the greens and stalks are mildly sweet.

Answered at 4:26 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by wasabi ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:36 PM on January 06, 2009

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Wasabi is sometimes called Japanese horseradish, and its taste is very similar. However, real wasabi - wasabia japonica - is a relative of the watercress family and an elusive little root. Like horseradish, it is a root, or rhizome, and it is grated or sliced for use in cooking. Wasabi is difficult to find because it is difficult to grow. It is expensive to buy because it is expensive to grow.

Answered at 4:38 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by Bac Ha ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:36 PM on January 06, 2009

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Bac ha is the Vietnamese name for an Asian vegetable which is known by a variety of names in English including taro stem and elephant ear. The scientific name for the plant is Alocasia odora. The plant is native to Southeast Asia, and is available at Asian markets and specialty stores. It is also possible to grow bac ha at home, since it is often used as an ornamental plant in temperate and tropical gardens.

The plant is in the same family as taro, which leads some consumers to confuse the two. The use of “taro stems” to describe bac ha increases the confusion. However, the edible part of bac ha is the stems, not the corms (something akin to bulbs), as is the case with taro. Although bac ha corms can be eaten, the primary reason for cultivating the plant is the fleshy long stalks, not the corms. Just like with taro, however, bac ha must be carefully cooked before consumption, or the plant can stimulate an adverse reaction.

Answered at 4:38 PM on January 06, 2009

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