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Jenever is a type of gin that is distilled in Holland and highly valued by the Dutch. It is made from a blend of malted barley, rye, and corn, and flavored with juniper berries and other botanicals. Jenever is traditionally served in small glasses, sometimes chilled or even frozen, and sipped neat or mixed with…

Hoisin sauce is a thick Chinese condiment with a sweet and spicy flavor. It is typically red in color and used in a variety of dishes, including as a dipping sauce for duck, as a condiment for chicken and shrimp, and as a base for barbecue sauce. Hoisin sauce is made with ingredients such as…

Hock is the British term used for white wines produced in the Rhine Palatinate and other parts of Germany. The wine originally produced in the vineyards near the town of Hochheim was called Hochheimer. Today, Hock is sold under several famous names such as Johannisberger, Steinberger, Liebfraumilch, Marcobrunner, and Hochheimer. Hochheim is still known for…

Carya is a genus of deciduous trees native to North America that produce edible nuts. The most famous of these nuts is the pecan.  

Navarin is a French lamb stew that typically includes vegetables such as turnips, potatoes, and carrots. It is named after the word “halicoter,” which means to chop finely in French. Unlike other French stews such as cassoulet or boeuf bourguignon, navarin does not contain haricot beans.  

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian-Greek army and the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, which involves the lighting of one additional candle each night of the holiday. Traditional foods associated with Hanukkah include…

Hanging is the process of allowing meat, poultry, and game to hang in a cool, well-ventilated area to tenderize the meat and enhance its flavor. Beef and lamb, with enough fat covering to protect them from bacteria and drying, can be aged. Veal cannot be aged, and pork requires no aging. However, due to the…

Select a slice of country ham that is 1 to 2 inches thick and cook it slowly in a skillet until it is browned on both sides and cooked through. Once the ham is removed from the pan, pour off any excess fat. Then, add a little water and about 2 tablespoons of strong coffee…

To cook the eggs, place them into a pot of boiling water and allow the water to return to a boil. Subsequently, continue cooking the eggs for a period of 10 to 12 minutes.  

  A variant of Chinese green tea characterized by a tangy, delicate taste, and processed in such a way that the leaves have a contorted or curled appearance.