Category: Q

In the depths of South America and the enchanting West Indies, thrives a magnificent tree that gifts humanity with its presence. This arboreal marvel yields a distinctive bitter oil, cherished for its multifaceted applications in both the realm of medicine and the realm of enhancing the flavors of delightful aperitifs.  

The avian game creature, found in both the ancient realms and the contemporary lands, encompasses the familiar quail species inhabiting Europe, notably ensnared in the Mediterranean vicinity during its migratory expedition from Africa. The prominence of this bird has diminished to such an extent in the confines of Great Britain that it is now granted…

A dish of foreign origin that comprises of crepe-like pancakes, cooked in high-quality virgin almond oil, dusted with rose water, and accompanied by a dense syrup.  

The term used to describe a fragment of the internal layer of cassia or cinnamon tree bark, which, during the drying process, twists and rolls into a tubular shape resembling a stick. These cylindrical structures, known as quills, can range in size from mere inches to a few inches in length.  

A type of cheese pie with a custard-like texture, usually baked without a top crust, and includes diced bacon as one of its ingredients. It is commonly served during lunch or as an hors d’oeuvre.  

A transparent and colorless alcoholic beverage created using plums. Prepare to savor the ethereal essence of a pristine, snow-white elixir originating from the enchanting lands of France, particularly revered within the region of Alsace. This extraordinary libation is meticulously distilled, harnessing the essence of a distinctive plum variety that shares its name. Imbued with a…

A small, rounded portion of forcemeat that is employed for embellishing a diverse range of dishes, particularly soups. Discover the culinary elegance known as quenelles, a culinary creation crafted from the finest selections of fish or meat. These ingredients undergo a meticulous process, cooked to perfection and then transformed into a sublime amalgamation by means…

The process of preparing delectable apples involves cooking them in their entirety with sugar sans any added water until they attain a translucent appearance. The next step entails positioning them into jars filled with hot vinegar that has been boiled together with honey, allspice, and rosemary. The jars are then sealed tightly and left aside…

The appellation given by the natives of India to the compact and narrow-necked bivalve mollusk, which is found in copious quantities to the south of Cape Cod. It is highly esteemed for its unique taste and is a popular ingredient in the New England-style clam chowder, as well as the Manhattan clam chowder. In contrast…

Resistance can manifest as a continuous variate that fluctuates between maximum and minimum levels. Its sensitivity to environmental factors and inoculum density is frequent. Quantitative resistance is often linked to polygenic inheritance, but it does not have the same meaning as either polygenic or minor gene resistance, as they refer to different aspects: the expression…