07/08/2010

Culinary Dictionary: Letter W

Welcome to letter W. Only three more and I am dreading the end. I’ve been enjoying this so much.

Wahoo: Delicate white fish with a slightly sweet flavor.

Waldorf Slalad: Said to have been created at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1893, it consists of chopped walnuts, celery, apples and grapes in a mayonnaise dressing.

Wekiwa: Variety of oranges that are a grapefruit-tangelo cross. They’re also known as lavender gem.

Well and Tree Platter: A ususally oval plate with hollow tree branches and a well designed to collect the juices from cutting meats. Click here for picture.

Welsh Rabbit/Rarebit: A British cheese and beer dip very similar to a cheese fondue and usually served for high tea.

Letters A, B, C, D, E , F, G, H , I , J, K, L , M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z.

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6 Responses to “Culinary Dictionary: Letter W”

  1. 1

    Angie's Recipes — 07/08/2010 @ 6:42 pm

    I love Waldorf salad!

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    Bryan — 07/08/2010 @ 7:15 pm

    I always enjoy your alphabet series… you only have a few letters left what comes next?

  3. 3

    Nisrine Merzouki — 07/08/2010 @ 7:39 pm

    Not sure, Bryan. Something just as exciting I promise even though I don't know what it is yet.

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    Bryan — 07/08/2010 @ 9:32 pm

    You have the best ideas, I look forward to reading what you come up with next.

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    Barbara — 07/09/2010 @ 12:35 pm

    Waldorf Salad is much under-used, Nisrine. It was my mother's favorite and I make it a lot in the winter. I think everyone thinks it old-fashioned! But with lovely tart apples, it's divine.

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    Cinnamon-Girl — 07/11/2010 @ 1:37 am

    I never heard of the wahoo fish – or of the well and tree platters – their gorgeous! I'm sad to see this ending too…

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