Recipes From Bailiwick of Guernsey

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Bacon

Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork made from various cuts, typically the belly or less fatty parts of the back. it is eaten as a side dish (particularly in breakfasts), used as a central ingredient (e.g., the bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich (blt)), or as a flavouring or accent (as in bacon bits in a salad). bacon is also used for barding and larding roasts, especially game, including venison and pheasant, and may also be used to insulate or flavour roast joints by being layered onto the meat. the word is derived from the proto-germanic *bakkon, meaning "back meat". meat from other animals, such as beef, lamb, chicken, goat, or turkey, may also be cut, cured, or otherwise prepared to resemble bacon, and may even be referred to as, for example, "turkey bacon". such use is common in areas with significant jewish and muslim populations as both religions prohibit the consumption of pork. vegetarian bacons such as "soy bacon" also exist.

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Bean jar

Bean jar (guernésiais: moussaettes au four; french: pot de haricots de guernesey) is a local dish of the channel island of guernsey. the traditional guernsey bean jar has been around for centuries, and still proves popular today. it is a cassoulet-type bean dish.

Breakfast

Beans

A bean is the seed of one of several genera of the flowering plant family fabaceae, which are used as vegetables for human or animal food. they can be cooked in many different ways, including boiling, frying, and baking, and are used in many traditional dishes throughout the world.

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Beef

Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle (bos taurus). in prehistoric times, humans hunted aurochs and later domesticated them. since that time, numerous breeds of cattle have been bred specifically for the quality or quantity of their meat. today, beef is the third most widely consumed meat in the world, after pork and poultry. as of 2018, the united states, brazil, and china were the largest producers of beef. beef can be prepared in various ways; cuts are often used for steak, which can be cooked to varying degrees of doneness, while trimmings are often ground or minced, as found in most hamburgers. beef contains protein, iron, and vitamin b12. along with other kinds of red meat, high consumption is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer and coronary heart disease, especially when processed. beef has a high environmental impact, being a primary driver of deforestation with the highest greenhouse gas emissions of any agricultural product.

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Blue Bottle gin

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Bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse (french: [bu.ja.bɛs]; occitan: bolhabaissa, bullabessa [ˌbuʎaˈβajsɔ / ˌbujaˈbajsɔ]) is a traditional provençal fish stew originating in the port city of marseille. the french and english form bouillabaisse comes from the provençal occitan word bolhabaissa, a compound that consists of the two verbs bolhir (to boil) and abaissar (to reduce heat, i.e., simmer). bouillabaisse was originally a stew made by marseille fishermen, using the bony rockfish which they were unable to sell to restaurants or markets. there are at least three kinds of fish in a traditional bouillabaisse, typically red rascasse (scorpaena scrofa); sea robin; and european conger. it can also include gilt-head bream, turbot, monkfish, mullet, or european hake. it usually also includes shellfish and other seafood such as sea urchins, mussels, velvet crabs, spider crab or octopus. more expensive versions may add langoustine or dublin bay prawn (norway lobster), though this was not part of the traditional dish made by marseille fishermen. vegetables such as leeks, onions, tomatoes, celery, and potatoes are simmered together with the broth and served with the fish. the broth is traditionally served with a rouille, a mayonnaise made of olive oil, garlic, saffron, and cayenne pepper on grilled slices of bread. what makes a bouillabaisse different from other fish soups is the selection of provençal herbs and spices in the broth; the use of bony local mediterranean fish; the way the fish are added one at a time, and brought to a boil; and the method of serving. in marseille, the broth is served first in a soup plate with slices of bread and rouille, then the fish is served separately on a large platter (see image at top); or, more simply, as julia child suggests, the fish and broth are brought to the table separately and served together in large soup plates.

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Bread

Bread is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour (usually wheat) and water, usually by baking. throughout recorded history and around the world, it has been an important part of many cultures' diet. it is one of the oldest human-made foods, having been of significance since the dawn of agriculture, and plays an essential role in both religious rituals and secular culture. bread may be leavened by naturally occurring microbes (e.g. sourdough), chemicals (e.g. baking soda), industrially produced yeast, or high-pressure aeration, which creates the gas bubbles that fluff up bread. in many countries, commercial bread often contains additives to improve flavor, texture, color, shelf life, nutrition, and ease of production.

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Brill

The brill (scophthalmus rhombus) is a species of flatfish in the turbot family (scophthalmidae) of the order pleuronectiformes. brill can be found in the northeast atlantic, black sea, baltic sea, and mediterranean, primarily in deeper offshore waters.brill have slender bodies, brown covered with lighter and darker coloured flecks, excluding the tailfin; the underside of the fish is usually cream coloured or pinkish white. like other flatfish the brill has the ability to match its colour to the surroundings. brill weigh up to 8 kg (18 lb) and can reach a length of 75 cm (2 ft 6 in), but are less than half that on average. part of the dorsal fin of the fish is not connected to the fin membrane, giving the fish a frilly appearance. they are sometimes confused with the turbot (scophthalmus maximus), which is more diamond-shaped. the two species are related and can produce hybrids. on the west coast of canada (outside the range of scophthalmus rhombus) local fisherman refer to the petrale sole, eopsetta jordani, as brill. the flesh is lighter in texture, more friable - even "floury" - and considerably less rich in flavour than the turbot, which is preferred by chefs.

Drink

Bucktrouts

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Cauliflower cheese

Cauliflower cheese is a traditional british dish. it can be eaten as a main course, for lunch or dinner, or as a side dish. cauliflower cheese consists of pieces of cauliflower lightly boiled and covered with a milk-based cheese sauce, for which a mature cheese (such as cheddar) tends to be preferred. a more elaborate white sauce or cheddar cheese sauce flavoured with english mustard and nutmeg may also be used. the dish is topped with grated cheese (sometimes mixed with bread crumbs) and baked in the oven to finish it.

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Champagne

Champagne (, french: [ʃɑ̃paɲ]) is a sparkling wine originated and produced in the champagne wine region of france under the rules of the appellation, that demand specific vineyard practices, sourcing of grapes exclusively from designated places within it, specific grape-pressing methods and secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to cause carbonation. the grapes pinot noir, pinot meunier, and chardonnay are used to produce almost all champagne, but small amounts of pinot blanc, pinot gris (called fromenteau in champagne), arbane, and petit meslier are vinified as well. champagne became associated with royalty in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. the leading manufacturers made efforts to associate their champagnes with nobility and royalty through advertising and packaging, which led to its popularity among the emerging middle class.

Dessert, Sweet

Cheesecake

Cheesecake is a sweet dessert consisting of one or more layers. the main, and thickest, layer consists of a mixture of a soft, fresh cheese (typically cottage cheese, cream cheese or ricotta), eggs, and sugar. if there is a bottom layer, it most often consists of a crust or base made from crushed cookies (or digestive biscuits), graham crackers, pastry, or sometimes sponge cake. cheesecake may be baked or unbaked (and is usually refrigerated). cheesecake is usually sweetened with sugar and may be flavored in different ways. vanilla, spices, lemon, chocolate, pumpkin, or other flavors may be added to the main cheese layer. additional flavors and visual appeal may be added by topping the finished dessert with fruit, whipped cream, nuts, cookies, fruit sauce, chocolate syrup, or other ingredients.

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Chips

French fries (north american english), chips (british english), finger chips (indian english), french-fried potatoes, or simply fries, are batonnet or allumette-cut deep-fried potatoes, disputed origin from belgium and france. they are prepared by cutting potatoes into even strips, drying them, and frying them, usually in a deep fryer. pre-cut, blanched, and frozen russet potatoes are widely used, and sometimes baked in a regular or convection oven; air fryers are small convection ovens marketed for frying potatoes. french fries are served hot, either soft or crispy, and are generally eaten as part of lunch or dinner or by themselves as a snack, and they commonly appear on the menus of diners, fast food restaurants, pubs, and bars. they are often salted and may be served with ketchup, vinegar, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, or other local specialities. fries can be topped more heavily, as in the dishes of poutine or chili cheese fries. french fries can be made from sweet potatoes instead of potatoes. a baked variant, oven fries, uses less or no oil.

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Chocolates

Ben le prevost (guernsey), caragh chocolates (sark), rebecca's chocolates (guernsey)

Drink

Cider

Cider ( sy-dər) is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples. cider is widely available in the united kingdom (particularly in the west country) and the republic of ireland. the uk has the world's highest per capita consumption, as well as the largest cider-producing companies. ciders from the south west of england are generally stronger. cider is also popular in many commonwealth countries, such as india, canada, australia, and new zealand. as well as the uk and its former colonies, cider is popular in portugal (mainly in minho and madeira), france (particularly normandy and brittany), northern italy (piedmont and friuli), and northern spain (especially the principality of asturias and the basque country). central europe also has its own types of cider with rhineland-palatinate and hesse producing a particularly tart version known as apfelwein. in the u.s., varieties of fermented cider are often called hard cider to distinguish alcoholic cider from non-alcoholic apple cider or "sweet cider", also made from apples. in canada, cider cannot contain less than 2.5% or over 13% absolute alcohol by volume.the juice of most varieties of apple, including crab apples, can be used to make cider, but cider apples are best. the addition of sugar or extra fruit before a second fermentation increases the ethanol content of the resulting beverage. cider alcohol content varies from 1.2% to 8.5% abv or more in traditional english ciders, and 3.5% to 12% in continental ciders. in uk law, it must contain at least 35% apple juice (fresh or from concentrate), although camra (the campaign for real ale) says that "real cider" must be at least 90% fresh apple juice. in the us, there is a 50% minimum. in france, cider must be made solely from apples.in 2014, a study found that a 1-us-pint (470 ml) bottle of mass-market cider contained five teaspoons (20.5 g) of sugar, nearly the amount the who recommends as an adult's daily allowance of added sugar, and 5–10 times the amount of sugar in lager or ale.perry is a similar product to cider made from fermented pear juice. when distilled, cider turns into fruit brandy.

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Cider

Cider ( sy-dər) is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples. cider is widely available in the united kingdom (particularly in the west country) and the republic of ireland. the uk has the world's highest per capita consumption, as well as the largest cider-producing companies. ciders from the south west of england are generally stronger. cider is also popular in many commonwealth countries, such as india, canada, australia, and new zealand. as well as the uk and its former colonies, cider is popular in portugal (mainly in minho and madeira), france (particularly normandy and brittany), northern italy (piedmont and friuli), and northern spain (especially the principality of asturias and the basque country). central europe also has its own types of cider with rhineland-palatinate and hesse producing a particularly tart version known as apfelwein. in the u.s., varieties of fermented cider are often called hard cider to distinguish alcoholic cider from non-alcoholic apple cider or "sweet cider", also made from apples. in canada, cider cannot contain less than 2.5% or over 13% absolute alcohol by volume.the juice of most varieties of apple, including crab apples, can be used to make cider, but cider apples are best. the addition of sugar or extra fruit before a second fermentation increases the ethanol content of the resulting beverage. cider alcohol content varies from 1.2% to 8.5% abv or more in traditional english ciders, and 3.5% to 12% in continental ciders. in uk law, it must contain at least 35% apple juice (fresh or from concentrate), although camra (the campaign for real ale) says that "real cider" must be at least 90% fresh apple juice. in the us, there is a 50% minimum. in france, cider must be made solely from apples.in 2014, a study found that a 1-us-pint (470 ml) bottle of mass-market cider contained five teaspoons (20.5 g) of sugar, nearly the amount the who recommends as an adult's daily allowance of added sugar, and 5–10 times the amount of sugar in lager or ale.perry is a similar product to cider made from fermented pear juice. when distilled, cider turns into fruit brandy.

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Cocktail

A cocktail is an alcoholic mixed drink. most commonly, cocktails are either a combination of spirits, or one or more spirits mixed with other ingredients such as tonic water, fruit juice, flavored syrup, or cream. cocktails vary widely across regions of the world, and many websites publish both original recipes and their own interpretations of older and more famous cocktails.

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Coffee

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain flowering plants in the coffea genus. from the coffee fruit, the seeds are separated to produce a stable, raw product: unroasted green coffee. the seeds are then roasted, a process which transforms them into a consumable product: roasted coffee, which is ground into fine particles that are typically steeped in hot water before being filtered out, producing a cup of coffee. coffee is darkly colored, bitter, slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect in humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. it is one of the most popular drinks in the world and can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, french press, caffè latte, or already-brewed canned coffee). it is usually served hot, although chilled or iced coffee is common. sugar, sugar substitutes, milk or cream are often used to lessen the bitter taste or enhance the flavor. it may be served with coffee cake or another sweet dessert, like doughnuts. a commercial establishment that sells prepared coffee beverages is known as a coffeehouse or coffee shop (not to be confused with dutch coffeeshops selling cannabis). clinical research indicates that moderate coffee consumption is benign or mildly beneficial as a stimulant in healthy adults, with continuing research on whether long-term consumption has positive or negative effects.though coffee is now a global commodity, it has a long history tied closely to food traditions around the red sea. the earliest credible evidence of the drinking of coffee in the form of the modern beverage appears in modern-day yemen from the mid-15th century in sufi shrines, where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in a manner similar to current methods. the yemenis procured the coffee beans from the ethiopian highlands via coastal somali intermediaries and began cultivation. by the 16th century, the drink had reached the rest of the middle east and north africa, later spreading to europe. in the 20th century, coffee became a much more global commodity, creating different coffee cultures around the world. the two most commonly grown coffee bean types are c. arabica and c. robusta. coffee plants are cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the americas, southeast asia, the indian subcontinent, and africa. as of 2018, brazil was the leading grower of coffee beans, producing 35% of the world total. coffee is a major export commodity as the leading legal agricultural export for numerous countries. it is one of the most valuable commodities exported by developing countries. green, unroasted coffee is the most traded agricultural commodity and one of the most traded commodities overall, second only to petroleum. despite the sales of coffee reaching billions of dollars, those actually producing the beans are disproportionately living in poverty. critics also point to the coffee industry's negative impact on the environment and the clearing of land for coffee-growing and water use. the environmental costs and wage disparity of farmers are causing the market for fair trade and organic coffee to expand.

Breakfast

Coffee

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain flowering plants in the coffea genus. from the coffee fruit, the seeds are separated to produce a stable, raw product: unroasted green coffee. the seeds are then roasted, a process which transforms them into a consumable product: roasted coffee, which is ground into fine particles that are typically steeped in hot water before being filtered out, producing a cup of coffee. coffee is darkly colored, bitter, slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect in humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. it is one of the most popular drinks in the world and can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, french press, caffè latte, or already-brewed canned coffee). it is usually served hot, although chilled or iced coffee is common. sugar, sugar substitutes, milk or cream are often used to lessen the bitter taste or enhance the flavor. it may be served with coffee cake or another sweet dessert, like doughnuts. a commercial establishment that sells prepared coffee beverages is known as a coffeehouse or coffee shop (not to be confused with dutch coffeeshops selling cannabis). clinical research indicates that moderate coffee consumption is benign or mildly beneficial as a stimulant in healthy adults, with continuing research on whether long-term consumption has positive or negative effects.though coffee is now a global commodity, it has a long history tied closely to food traditions around the red sea. the earliest credible evidence of the drinking of coffee in the form of the modern beverage appears in modern-day yemen from the mid-15th century in sufi shrines, where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in a manner similar to current methods. the yemenis procured the coffee beans from the ethiopian highlands via coastal somali intermediaries and began cultivation. by the 16th century, the drink had reached the rest of the middle east and north africa, later spreading to europe. in the 20th century, coffee became a much more global commodity, creating different coffee cultures around the world. the two most commonly grown coffee bean types are c. arabica and c. robusta. coffee plants are cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the americas, southeast asia, the indian subcontinent, and africa. as of 2018, brazil was the leading grower of coffee beans, producing 35% of the world total. coffee is a major export commodity as the leading legal agricultural export for numerous countries. it is one of the most valuable commodities exported by developing countries. green, unroasted coffee is the most traded agricultural commodity and one of the most traded commodities overall, second only to petroleum. despite the sales of coffee reaching billions of dollars, those actually producing the beans are disproportionately living in poverty. critics also point to the coffee industry's negative impact on the environment and the clearing of land for coffee-growing and water use. the environmental costs and wage disparity of farmers are causing the market for fair trade and organic coffee to expand.

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Conger eel

Conger ( kong-gər) is a genus of marine congrid eels. it includes some of the largest types of eels, ranging up to 2 m (6 ft) or more in length, in the case of the european conger. large congers have often been observed by divers during the day in parts of the mediterranean sea, and both european and american congers are sometimes caught by fishermen along the european and north american atlantic coasts. the life histories of most conger eels are poorly known. based on collections of their small leptocephalus larvae, the american conger eel has been found to spawn in the southwestern sargasso sea, close to the spawning areas of the atlantic freshwater eels. "conger" or "conger eel" is sometimes included in the common names of species of the family congridae, including members of this genus.

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Conger soup

Conger ( kong-gər) is a genus of marine congrid eels. it includes some of the largest types of eels, ranging up to 2 m (6 ft) or more in length, in the case of the european conger. large congers have often been observed by divers during the day in parts of the mediterranean sea, and both european and american congers are sometimes caught by fishermen along the european and north american atlantic coasts. the life histories of most conger eels are poorly known. based on collections of their small leptocephalus larvae, the american conger eel has been found to spawn in the southwestern sargasso sea, close to the spawning areas of the atlantic freshwater eels. "conger" or "conger eel" is sometimes included in the common names of species of the family congridae, including members of this genus.

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Crab

Crabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting "tail" (abdomen) (greek: βραχύς, romanized: brachys = short, οὐρά / οura = tail), usually hidden entirely under the thorax. they live in all the world's oceans, in fresh water, and on land, are generally covered with a thick exoskeleton, and have a single pair of pincers. they first appeared during the jurassic period.

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Crab cake

A crab cake is a variety of fishcake that is popular in the united states. it is composed of crab meat and various other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard (typically prepared mustard, but sometimes mustard powder), eggs, and seasonings. the cake is then sautéed, baked, grilled, deep fried, or broiled. crab cakes are traditionally associated with the area surrounding the chesapeake bay, in particular the states of maryland and virginia. although the earliest use of the term "crab cake" is commonly believed to date to crosby gaige's 1939 publication new york world's fair cook book in which they are described as "baltimore crab cakes," earlier usages can be found such as in thomas j. murrey's book cookery with a chafing dish published in 1891.crab cakes are particularly popular along the coast of the mid-atlantic and south atlantic states, where the crabbing industry thrives. they can also be commonly found in new england, the gulf coast, the pacific northwest, and the northern california coast. while meat from any species of crab may be used, the blue crab, whose native habitat includes the chesapeake bay, is the traditional choice and generally considered to be the best tasting. in the pacific northwest and northern california, the dungeness crab is a popular ingredient for crab cakes, and the cakes are prepared at many restaurants throughout the region. many restaurants and fish markets advertise their crab cake product as "maryland crab cake" or "maryland-style" crab cake, which implies the crabmeat is the domestically-sourced blue crab; however, a 2015 dna study showed it is a widespread practice to substitute cheaper blue swimmer crab, which is imported, usually from asia. the foreign product is often harvested using methods and practices that would be considered unsustainable in the united states, where the crabbing industry is carefully regulated to ensure sustainability.

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Crab salad

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Crab sandwich

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Cream tea

A cream tea (also known as a devon cream tea, devonshire tea, or cornish cream tea) is a form of afternoon tea, consisting of tea served with a combination of scones, clotted cream (or, less authentically, whipped cream), jam, and sometimes butter. cream teas are sold in tea rooms throughout england, especially devon and cornwall, and in some other parts of the commonwealth.

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Curry

A curry is a dish with a sauce seasoned with spices, mainly associated with south asian cuisine. in southern india, leaves from the curry tree may be included.there are many varieties of curry. in traditional cuisines, the selection of spices for each dish is a matter of national or regional cultural tradition, religious practice, and preference of the chef. such dishes have names that refer to their ingredients, spicing, and cooking methods. outside the indian subcontinent, a curry is a dish from southeast asia which uses coconut milk or spice pastes, commonly eaten over rice. curries may contain fish, meat, poultry, or shellfish, either alone or in combination with vegetables. others are vegetarian. dry curries are cooked using small amounts of liquid, which is allowed to evaporate, leaving the other ingredients coated with the spice mixture. wet curries contain significant amounts of sauce or gravy based on broth, coconut cream or coconut milk, dairy cream or yogurt, or legume purée, sautéed crushed onion, or tomato purée. curry powder, a commercially prepared mixture of spices marketed in the west, was first exported to britain in the 18th century when indian merchants sold a concoction of spices, similar to garam masala, to the british colonial government and army returning to britain.

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Duck

In cooking and gastronomy, duck or duckling is the meat of several species of bird in the family anatidae, found in both fresh and salt water. duck is eaten in many cuisines around the world. it is a high-fat, high-protein meat rich in iron. duckling nominally comes from a juvenile animal, but may be simply a menu name. one species of freshwater duck, the mallard, has been domesticated and is a common livestock bird in many cultures. the pekin duck is another livestock breed of importance, particularly in north america. magret refers specifically to the breast of a mulard or muscovy (or barbary) duck that has been force fed to produce foie gras.

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Eggs

Eggs are laid by female animals of many different species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, a few mammals, and fish, and many of these have been eaten by humans for thousands of years. bird and reptile eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk), contained within various thin membranes. the most commonly consumed eggs are chicken eggs. other poultry eggs including those of duck and quail also are eaten. fish eggs are called roe and caviar. egg yolks and whole eggs store significant amounts of protein and choline, and are widely used in cookery. due to their protein content, the united states department of agriculture formerly categorized eggs as meats within the food guide pyramid (now myplate). despite the nutritional value of eggs, there are some potential health issues arising from cholesterol content, salmonella contamination, and allergy to egg proteins. chickens and other egg-laying creatures are kept widely throughout the world and mass production of chicken eggs is a global industry. in 2009, an estimated 62.1 million metric tons of eggs were produced worldwide from a total laying flock of approximately 6.4 billion hens. there are issues of regional variation in demand and expectation, as well as current debates concerning methods of mass production. in 2012, the european union banned battery husbandry of chickens.

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Fish

Many species of fish are caught by humans and consumed as food in virtually all regions around the world. fish has been an important dietary source of protein and other nutrients throughout human history. the english language does not have a special culinary name for food prepared from fish like with other animals (as with pig vs. pork), or as in other languages (such as spanish pescado vs. pez). in culinary and fishery contexts, fish may include so-called shellfish such as molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms; more expansively, seafood covers both fish and other marine life used as food.since 1961, the average annual increase in global apparent food fish consumption (3.2 percent) has outpaced population growth (1.6 percent) and exceeded consumption of meat from all terrestrial animals, combined (2.8 percent) and individually (bovine, ovine, porcine, etc.), except poultry (4.9 percent). in per capita terms, food fish consumption has grown from 9.0 kg (19.8 lb) in 1961 to 20.2 kg (45 lb) in 2015, at an average rate of about 1.5 percent per year. the expansion in consumption has been driven not only by increased production, but also by a combination of many other factors, including reduced wastage, better utilization, improved distribution channels and growing consumer demand, linked with population growth, rising disposable incomes and urbanization.europe, japan and the united states of america together accounted for 47 percent of the world's total food fish consumption in 1961, but only about 20 percent in 2015. of the global total of 149 million tonnes in 2015, asia consumed more than two-thirds (106 million tonnes at 24.0 kg per capita). oceania and africa consumed the lowest share. the shift is the result of structural changes in the sector and in particular the growing role of asian countries in fish production, as well as a significant gap between the economic growth rates of the world's more mature fish markets and those of many increasingly important emerging markets around the world, particularly in asia.

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Fish and chips

Fish and chips is a popular hot dish consisting of fried fish in crispy batter, served with chips. the dish originated in england, where these two components had been introduced from separate immigrant cultures; it is not known who created the culinary fusion that became the emblematic british meal. often considered britain's national dish, fish and chips is a common take-away food in the united kingdom and numerous other countries, particularly in english-speaking and commonwealth nations.fish and chip shops first appeared in the uk in the 1860s, and by 1910, there were over 25,000 fish and chip shops across the uk. by the 1930s there were over 35,000 shops, but the trend reversed, and by 2009 there were only approximately 10,000. the british government safeguarded the supply of fish and chips during the first world war, and again in the second world war; it was one of the few foods in the uk not subject to rationing during the wars.

Dessert, Sweet

Flapjack

A flapjack (also known as a muesli bar, cereal bar, oat bar or oat slice) is a baked bar, cooked in a flat oven tin and cut into squares or rectangles, made from rolled oats, fat (typically butter), brown sugar and usually golden syrup.the snack is similar to the north american granola bar.

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Foie gras

Foie gras (english: (listen), french: [fwa ɡʁɑ]; french for 'fat liver') 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). foie gras is a popular and well-known delicacy in french cuisine. its flavour is described as rich, buttery, and delicate, unlike that of an ordinary duck or goose liver. foie gras is sold whole or is prepared into mousse, parfait, or pâté, and may also be served as an accompaniment to another food item, such as steak. french law states that "foie gras belongs to the protected cultural and gastronomical heritage of france."the technique of gavage dates as far back as 2500 bc, when the ancient egyptians began keeping birds for food and deliberately fattened the birds through force-feeding. today, france is by far the largest producer and consumer of foie gras, though there are producers and markets worldwide, particularly in other european nations, the united states, and china.gavage-based foie gras production is controversial, due mainly to the animal welfare concerns about force-feeding, intensive housing and husbandry, and enlarging the liver to 10 times its usual volume. a number of countries and jurisdictions have laws against force-feeding, as well as the production, import, or sale of foie gras.

Dessert, Sweet

Fudge

Fudge is a type of sugar candy that is made by mixing sugar, butter and milk, heating it to the soft-ball stage at 240 °f (115 °c), and then beating the mixture while it cools so that it acquires a smooth, creamy consistency. in texture, this crystalline candy falls in between fondant icing and hard caramels.fruits, nuts, chocolate, caramel, candies, sweets, and other flavors are sometimes added inside or on top. fudge is often bought as a gift from a gift shop in tourist areas and attractions.

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Gâche melée

Spiced apple cake

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Gammon

Gammon is the hind leg of pork after it has been cured by dry-salting or brining, which may or may not be smoked. strictly speaking, a gammon is the bottom end of a whole side of bacon (which includes the back leg), ham is just the back leg cured on its own. like bacon, it must be cooked before it can be eaten; in that sense gammon is comparable to fresh pork meat, and different from dry-cured ham like prosciutto. the term is mostly used in the united kingdom and ireland, while other dialects of english largely make no distinction between gammon and ham. ham hock, gammon hock, or knuckle, is the back end of the joint, and contains more connective tissue and sinew.in the united kingdom and ireland, joints of cooked gammon are often served at christmas. it can be found in most supermarkets either as a full joint or sliced into steaks, which can then be cooked via pan frying in a manner similar to bacon. the word 'gammon' is derived from the middle english word for 'ham', gambon, which is attested since the early 15th century and derived from old north french gambon, itself derived from old french jambon, which is identical to the modern french word for 'ham'. old french jambon is attested since the 13th century and is derived from old french jambe (gambe in old north french) which in turn is derived from the late latin gamba, meaning 'leg/hock of a horse/animal', which can ultimately be traced to greek kampe meaning 'a bending/a joint', which is from proto-indo-european *kamp- (“to bend; crooked”). in some english dialects a similarly derived 'gambol' refers to a 'leg'.

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Goat Guernsey cheese

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Guernsey biscuits

Biscuits that are similar to american biscuits

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Guernsey butter

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Guernsey cream

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Guernsey gâche

Sweet bread with raisins, sultanas, currants, cherries, citrus zest, top with butter

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Halibut

Halibut is the common name for three flatfish in the genera hippoglossus and reinhardtius from the family of right-eye flounders and, in some regions, and less commonly, other species of large flatfish. the word is derived from haly (holy) and butte (flat fish), for its popularity on catholic holy days. halibut are demersal fish and are highly regarded as a food fish as well as a sport fish.

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Hamburger

A hamburger (or burger for short) is a food consisting of fillings —usually a patty of ground meat, typically beef—placed inside a sliced bun or bread roll. hamburgers are often served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, bacon, or chilis; condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, or a "special sauce", often a variation of thousand island dressing; and are frequently placed on sesame seed buns. a hamburger topped with cheese is called a cheeseburger.the term burger can also be applied to the meat patty on its own, especially in the united kingdom, where the term patty is rarely used, or the term can even refer simply to ground beef. since the term hamburger usually implies beef, for clarity burger may be prefixed with the type of meat or meat substitute used, as in beef burger, turkey burger, bison burger, portobello burger, or veggie burger. in australia and new zealand, a piece of chicken breast on a bun is known as a chicken burger, which would generally not be considered to be a burger in the united states; where it would generally be called a chicken sandwich, but in australian english and new zealand english a sandwich requires sliced bread (not a bun), so it would not be considered a sandwich.hamburgers are typically sold at fast-food restaurants, diners, and specialty and high-end restaurants. there are many international and regional variations of hamburgers.

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Herm oyster

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Ice cream

Ice cream is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. it may be made from milk or cream and is flavoured with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, or with fruit such as strawberries or peaches. it can also be made by whisking a flavored cream base and liquid nitrogen together. food coloring is sometimes added, in addition to stabilizers. the mixture is cooled below the freezing point of water and stirred to incorporate air spaces and to prevent detectable ice crystals from forming. the result is a smooth, semi-solid foam that is solid at very low temperatures (below 2 °c or 35 °f). it becomes more malleable as its temperature increases. the meaning of the name "ice cream" varies from one country to another. ice cream and gelato, based on cream and milk. frozen yogurt, based on yogurt or kefir. frozen custard, with eggs added to cream and sugar. ice milk. sorbet/slushy, ice pop/popsicle/icicle: water base. examples: frozen cola, frozen lemonade, frozen tea. sherbet, like sorbet but with some milk added.in some countries, such as the united states, "ice cream" applies only to a specific variety, and most governments regulate the commercial use of the various terms according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients, notably the amount of cream. products that do not meet the criteria to be called ice cream are sometimes labelled "frozen dairy dessert" instead. in other countries, such as italy and argentina, one word is used for all variants. analogues made from dairy alternatives, such as goat's or sheep's milk, or milk substitutes (e.g., soy, cashew, coconut, almond milk or tofu), are available for those who are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy protein, or vegan. ice cream may be served in dishes, for eating with a spoon, or licked from edible wafer cones. ice cream may be served with other desserts, such as apple pie, or as an ingredient in ice cream floats, sundaes, milkshakes, ice cream cakes and even baked items, such as baked alaska.

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Isle of Sark Brewing Co.

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Jacket potato

A baked potato, known in some parts of the united kingdom (though not generally scotland) as a jacket potato, is a preparation of potato. it may be served with fillings, toppings or condiments such as butter, cheese, sour cream, gravy, baked beans, and even ground meat or corned beef. some varieties of potato, such as russet and king edward, are more suitable for baking than others, owing to their size and consistency. despite the popular misconception that potatoes are fattening, baked potatoes can be part of a healthy diet.

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Jaffa cake

Jaffa cakes are a cake introduced by mcvitie and price in the uk in 1927 and named after jaffa oranges. the most common form of jaffa cakes are circular, 2+1⁄8 inches (54 mm) in diameter and have three layers: a genoise sponge base, a layer of orange flavoured jam and a coating of chocolate. each cake is 46 calories. jaffa cakes are also available as bars or in small packs, and in larger and smaller sizes. the original jaffa cakes now come in packs of 10, 20, 30, or 40, having been downsized in 2017 from 12 or 24 per pack.because mcvitie's did not register the name "jaffa cakes" as a trademark, other biscuit manufacturers and supermarkets have made similar products under the same name. the product's classification as a cake or biscuit was part of a vat tribunal in 1991, with the court finding in mcvitie's favour that jaffa cakes should be considered cakes and not biscuits for tax purposes. in 2012 they were ranked the best selling cake or biscuit in the united kingdom.

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Lamb

Lamb, hogget, and mutton, generically sheep meat, are the meat of domestic sheep, ovis aries. a sheep in its first year is a lamb and its meat is also lamb. the meat from sheep in their second year is hogget. older sheep meat is mutton. generally, "hogget" and "sheep meat" are not used by consumers outside norway, new zealand, south africa and australia. hogget has become more common in england, particularly in the north (lancashire and yorkshire) often in association with rare breed and organic farming. in south asian and caribbean cuisine, "mutton" often means goat meat. at various times and places, "mutton" or "goat mutton" has occasionally been used to mean goat meat.lamb is the most expensive of the three types and in recent decades sheep meat is increasingly only retailed as "lamb", sometimes stretching the accepted distinctions given above. the stronger-tasting mutton is now hard to find in many areas, despite the efforts of the mutton renaissance campaign in the uk. in australia, the term prime lamb is often used to refer to lambs raised for meat. other languages, for example french, spanish, italian and arabic, make similar or even more detailed distinctions among sheep meats by age and sometimes by sex and diet—for example, lechazo in spanish refers to meat from milk-fed (unweaned) lambs.

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Liqueur

A liqueur (us: ; uk: ; french: [likœʁ]) is an alcoholic drink composed of spirits (often rectified spirit) and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices. often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily sweetened and un-aged beyond a resting period during production, when necessary, for their flavors to mingle. liqueurs are historical descendants of herbal medicines. they were made in italy as early as the 13th century, often prepared by monks (for example, chartreuse). today they are produced all over the world, commonly served neat, over ice, with coffee, in cocktails, and used in cooking.

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Lobster

Lobsters are a family (nephropidae, synonym homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. lobsters have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important, and are often one of the most profitable commodities in coastal areas they populate.commercially important species include two species of homarus (which look more like the stereotypical lobster) from the northern atlantic ocean, and scampi (which look more like a shrimp, or a "mini lobster") — the northern hemisphere genus nephrops and the southern hemisphere genus metanephrops.

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Lobster

Lobsters are a family (nephropidae, synonym homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. lobsters have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important, and are often one of the most profitable commodities in coastal areas they populate.commercially important species include two species of homarus (which look more like the stereotypical lobster) from the northern atlantic ocean, and scampi (which look more like a shrimp, or a "mini lobster") — the northern hemisphere genus nephrops and the southern hemisphere genus metanephrops.

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Mackerel

Mackerel is an important food fish that is consumed worldwide. as an oily fish, it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. the flesh of mackerel spoils quickly, especially in the tropics, and can cause scombroid food poisoning. accordingly, it should be eaten on the day of capture, unless properly refrigerated or cured.

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Mashed potatoes

Mashed potato, mashed potatoes (american and canadian english) or mashed taters, colloquially known as mash (british english), is a dish made by mashing boiled potatoes, usually with added milk, butter, salt and pepper. it is generally served as a side dish to meat or vegetables. when the potatoes are only roughly mashed, they are sometimes called smashed potatoes. dehydrated instant mashed potatoes and frozen mashed potatoes are available. mashed potatoes are an ingredient in other dishes, such as dumplings and gnocchi.

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Meat pie

A meat pie is a pie with a filling of meat and often other savory ingredients. they are found in cuisines worldwide. meat pies are usually baked, fried, or deep fried to brown them and develop the flavour through the maillard reaction. many varieties have a flaky crust.

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Milk

Guernsey milk

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Milk-o-punch

A beverage made with milk, eggs, rum, nutmeg

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Mussel

Mussel () is the common name used for members of several families of bivalve molluscs, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. these groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval. the word "mussel" is frequently used to mean the bivalves of the marine family mytilidae, most of which live on exposed shores in the intertidal zone, attached by means of their strong byssal threads ("beard") to a firm substrate. a few species (in the genus bathymodiolus) have colonised hydrothermal vents associated with deep ocean ridges. in most marine mussels the shell is longer than it is wide, being wedge-shaped or asymmetrical. the external colour of the shell is often dark blue, blackish, or brown, while the interior is silvery and somewhat nacreous. the common name "mussel" is also used for many freshwater bivalves, including the freshwater pearl mussels. freshwater mussel species inhabit lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, canals, and they are classified in a different subclass of bivalves, despite some very superficial similarities in appearance. freshwater zebra mussels and their relatives in the family dreissenidae are not related to previously mentioned groups, even though they resemble many mytilus species in shape, and live attached to rocks and other hard surfaces in a similar manner, using a byssus. they are classified with the heterodonta, the taxonomic group which includes most of the bivalves commonly referred to as "clams".

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Octopus

People of some cultures eat octopus. the arms and sometimes other body parts are prepared in various ways, often varying by species and/or geography. octopuses are sometimes eaten or prepared alive, a practice that is controversial due to scientific evidence that octopuses experience pain.

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Ormer

A small shellfish related to abalone, for example, fried, stew, casserole, pickled

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Pastry

Pastry is baked food made with a dough of flour, water and shortening (solid fats, including butter or lard) that may be savoury or sweetened. sweetened pastries are often described as bakers' confectionery. the word "pastries" suggests many kinds of baked products made from ingredients such as flour, sugar, milk, butter, shortening, baking powder, and eggs. small tarts and other sweet baked products are called pastries. common pastry dishes include pies, tarts, quiches, croissants, and pasties.the french word pâtisserie is also used in english (with or without the accent) for the same foods. originally, the french word pastisserie referred to anything, such as a meat pie, made in dough (paste, later pâte) and not typically a luxurious or sweet product. this meaning still persisted in the nineteenth century, though by then the term more often referred to the sweet and often ornate confections implied today. pastry can also refer to the pastry dough, from which such baked products are made. pastry dough is rolled out thinly and used as a base for baked products. pastry is differentiated from bread by having a higher fat content, which contributes to a flaky or crumbly texture. a good pastry is light and airy and fatty, but firm enough to support the weight of the filling. when making a shortcrust pastry, care must be taken to blend the fat and flour thoroughly before adding any liquid. this ensures that the flour granules are adequately coated with fat and less likely to develop gluten. on the other hand, overmixing results in long gluten strands that toughen the pastry. in other types of pastry such as danish pastry and croissants, the characteristic flaky texture is achieved by repeatedly rolling out a dough similar to that for yeast bread, spreading it with butter, and folding it to produce many thin layers.

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Pastry

Pastry is baked food made with a dough of flour, water and shortening (solid fats, including butter or lard) that may be savoury or sweetened. sweetened pastries are often described as bakers' confectionery. the word "pastries" suggests many kinds of baked products made from ingredients such as flour, sugar, milk, butter, shortening, baking powder, and eggs. small tarts and other sweet baked products are called pastries. common pastry dishes include pies, tarts, quiches, croissants, and pasties.the french word pâtisserie is also used in english (with or without the accent) for the same foods. originally, the french word pastisserie referred to anything, such as a meat pie, made in dough (paste, later pâte) and not typically a luxurious or sweet product. this meaning still persisted in the nineteenth century, though by then the term more often referred to the sweet and often ornate confections implied today. pastry can also refer to the pastry dough, from which such baked products are made. pastry dough is rolled out thinly and used as a base for baked products. pastry is differentiated from bread by having a higher fat content, which contributes to a flaky or crumbly texture. a good pastry is light and airy and fatty, but firm enough to support the weight of the filling. when making a shortcrust pastry, care must be taken to blend the fat and flour thoroughly before adding any liquid. this ensures that the flour granules are adequately coated with fat and less likely to develop gluten. on the other hand, overmixing results in long gluten strands that toughen the pastry. in other types of pastry such as danish pastry and croissants, the characteristic flaky texture is achieved by repeatedly rolling out a dough similar to that for yeast bread, spreading it with butter, and folding it to produce many thin layers.

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Pizza

Pizza (italian: [ˈpittsa], neapolitan: [ˈpittsə]) is a dish of italian origin consisting of a usually round, flat base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and often various other ingredients (such as various types of sausage, anchovies, mushrooms, onions, olives, vegetables, meat, ham, etc.), which is then baked at a high temperature, traditionally in a wood-fired oven. a small pizza is sometimes called a pizzetta. a person who makes pizza is known as a pizzaiolo. in italy, pizza served in a restaurant is presented unsliced, and is eaten with the use of a knife and fork. in casual settings, however, it is cut into wedges to be eaten while held in the hand. the term pizza was first recorded in the 10th century in a latin manuscript from the southern italian town of gaeta in lazio, on the border with campania. modern pizza was invented in naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular in many countries. it has become one of the most popular foods in the world and a common fast food item in europe, north america and australasia; available at pizzerias (restaurants specializing in pizza), restaurants offering mediterranean cuisine, via pizza delivery, and as street food. various food companies sell ready-baked pizzas, which may be frozen, in grocery stores, to be reheated in a home oven. in 2017, the world pizza market was us$128 billion, and in the us it was $44 billion spread over 76,000 pizzerias. overall, 13% of the u.s. population aged 2 years and over consumed pizza on any given day.the associazione verace pizza napoletana (lit. true neapolitan pizza association) is a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in naples that aims to promote traditional neapolitan pizza. in 2009, upon italy's request, neapolitan pizza was registered with the european union as a traditional speciality guaranteed dish, and in 2017 the art of its making was included on unesco's list of intangible cultural heritage.raffaele esposito is often considered to be the father of modern pizza.

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Pollock

Pollock or pollack (pronounced ) is the common name used for either of the two species of north atlantic marine fish in the genus pollachius. pollachius pollachius is referred to as pollock in north america, ireland and the united kingdom, while pollachius virens is usually known as coley in great britain and ireland (derived from the older name coalfish). other names for p. pollachius include the atlantic pollock, european pollock, lieu jaune, and lythe; while p. virens is also known as boston blue (distinct from bluefish), silver bill, or saithe.

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Pork

Pork is the culinary name for the meat of the domestic pig (sus scrofa domesticus). it is the most commonly consumed meat worldwide, with evidence of pig husbandry dating back to 5000 bc.pork is eaten both freshly cooked and preserved; curing extends the shelf life of pork products. ham, gammon, bacon and sausage are examples of preserved pork. charcuterie is the branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products, many from pork. pork is the most popular meat in the western world, particularly in central europe. it is also very popular in east and southeast asia (mainland southeast asia, philippines, singapore, east timor, and malaysia). the meat is highly prized in asian cuisines, especially in mainland china, for its fat content and texture. some religions and cultures prohibit pork consumption, notably islam and judaism.

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Potato peel pie

Savory mashed potato pie with onion, bacon, cabbage, cream, salt and pepper, using the peels as a type of crust

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Prawn

Prawn is a common name for small aquatic crustaceans with an exoskeleton and ten legs (which is a member of the order decapoda), some of which can be eaten.the term "prawn" is used particularly in the united kingdom, ireland, and commonwealth nations, for large swimming crustaceans or shrimp, especially those with commercial significance in the fishing industry. shrimp that are present in this category often belong to the suborder dendrobranchiata. in north america, the term is used less frequently, typically for freshwater shrimp. the terms shrimp and prawn themselves lack scientific standing. over the years, the way they are used has changed, and in contemporary usage the terms are almost interchangeable.

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Prawn cocktail

Prawn cocktail, also known as shrimp cocktail, is a seafood dish consisting of shelled, cooked prawns in a marie rose sauce or cocktail sauce, served in a glass. it was the most popular hors d'œuvre in great britain, as well as in the united states, from the 1960s to the late 1980s. according to the english food writer nigel slater, the prawn cocktail "has spent most of (its life) see-sawing from the height of fashion to the laughably passé" and is now often served with a degree of irony.the cocktail sauce is essentially ketchup plus mayonnaise in commonwealth countries, or ketchup and horseradish in the united states. recipes may add worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, cayenne pepper or lemon juice.

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Randalls

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Rocquette apple cider

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Rose veal

Veal is the meat of calves, in contrast to the beef from older cattle. veal can be produced from a calf of either sex and any breed, however most veal comes from young male calves of dairy breeds which are not used for breeding. generally, veal is more expensive by weight than beef from older cattle. veal production is a way to add value to dairy bull calves and to utilize whey solids, a byproduct from the manufacturing of cheese.

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Salad

A salad is a dish consisting of mixed, mostly natural ingredients with at least one raw ingredient. they are often dressed, and typically served at room temperature or chilled, though some can be served warm. garden salads use a base of leafy greens such as lettuce, arugula/rocket, kale or spinach; they are common enough that the word salad alone often refers specifically to garden salads. other types include bean salad, tuna salad, fattoush, greek salad (vegetable-based, but without leafy greens), and sōmen salad (a noodle-based salad). salads may be served at any point during a meal: appetizer salads—light, smaller-portion salads served as the first course of the meal side salads—to accompany the main course as a side dish; examples include potato salad and coleslaw main course salads—usually containing a portion of one or more high-protein foods, such as meat, fish, eggs, legumes, or cheese dessert salads—sweet salads containing fruit, gelatin, sweeteners or whipped creamwhen a sauce is used to flavor a salad, it is generally called a salad dressing; most salad dressings are based on either a mixture of oil and vinegar or a creamy dairy base.

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Sark butter

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Sausage

A sausage is a type of meat product usually made from ground meat—often pork, beef, or poultry—along with salt, spices and other flavourings. other ingredients, such as grains or breadcrumbs may be included as fillers or extenders. when used as an adjective, the word sausage can refer to the loose sausage meat, which can be formed into patties or stuffed into a skin. when referred to as "a sausage", the product is usually cylindrical and encased in a skin. typically, a sausage is formed in a casing traditionally made from intestine, but sometimes from synthetic materials. sausages that are sold raw are cooked in many ways, including pan-frying, broiling and barbecuing. some sausages are cooked during processing, and the casing may then be removed. sausage-making is a traditional food preservation technique. sausages may be preserved by curing, drying (often in association with fermentation or culturing, which can contribute to preservation), smoking, or freezing. some cured or smoked sausages can be stored without refrigeration. most fresh sausages must be refrigerated or frozen until they are cooked. sausages are made in a wide range of national and regional varieties, which differ by the types of meats that are used, the flavouring or spicing ingredients (garlic, peppers, wine, etc.), and the manner of preparation. in the 21st century, vegetarian and vegan varieties of sausage which completely substitute plant-based ingredients for meat have become much more widely available and consumed.

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Sausage roll

A sausage roll is a savoury pastry snack, popular in current and former commonwealth nations, consisting of sausage meat wrapped in puffed pastry. sausage rolls are sold at retail outlets and are also available from bakeries as a take-away food. a miniature version can be served as buffet or party food.

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Scallop

Scallop () is a common name that encompasses various species of marine bivalve mollusks in the taxonomic family pectinidae, the scallops. however, the common name "scallop" is also sometimes applied to species in other closely related families within the superfamily pectinoidea, which also includes the thorny oysters. scallops are a cosmopolitan family of bivalves which are found in all of the world's oceans, although never in fresh water. they are one of very few groups of bivalves to be primarily "free-living", with many species capable of rapidly swimming short distances and even of migrating some distance across the ocean floor. a small minority of scallop species live cemented to rocky substrates as adults, while others attach themselves to stationary or rooted objects such as sea grass at some point in their lives by means of a filament they secrete called a byssal thread. the majority of species, however, live recumbent on sandy substrates, and when they sense the presence of a predator such as a starfish, they may attempt to escape by swimming swiftly but erratically through the water using jet propulsion created by repeatedly clapping their shells together. scallops have a well-developed nervous system, and unlike most other bivalves all scallops have a ring of numerous simple eyes situated around the edge of their mantles. many species of scallops are highly prized as a food source, and some are farmed as aquaculture. the word "scallop" is also applied to the meat of these bivalves, the adductor muscle, that is sold as seafood. the brightly coloured, symmetric, fan-shaped shells of scallops with their radiating and often fluted ornamentation are valued by shell collectors, and have been used since ancient times as motifs in art, architecture, and design. owing to their widespread distribution, scallop shells are a common sight on beaches and are often brightly coloured, making them a popular object to collect among beachcombers and vacationers. the shells also have a significant place in popular culture, including symbolism.

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Scones

A scone is a baked good, usually made of either wheat or oatmeal with baking powder as a leavening agent, and baked on sheet pans. a scone is often slightly sweetened and occasionally glazed with egg wash. the scone is a basic component of the cream tea. it differs from teacakes and other types of sweets that are made with yeast. scones were chosen as the republic of ireland representative for café europe during the austrian presidency of the european union in 2006, while the united kingdom chose shortbread.

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Sea bass

Sea bass is a common name for a variety of different species of marine fish. many fish species of various families have been called sea bass. in ireland and the united kingdom, the fish sold and consumed as sea bass is exclusively the european bass, dicentrarchus labrax. sometimes referred to as sea bass include the following:

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Sea bream

The sparidae are a family of fish in the order perciformes, commonly called sea breams and porgies. the sheepshead, scup, and red seabream are species in this family. most sparids are deep-bodied compressed fish with a small mouth separated by a broad space from the eye, a single dorsal fin with strong spines and soft rays, a short anal fin, long pointed pectoral fins and rather large firmly attached scales. they are found in shallow temperate and tropical waters and are bottom-dwelling carnivores. there are hermaphrodites in the sparidae. protogyny and protandry appear sporadically through this lineage of fish. simultaneous hermaphrodites and bi-directional hermaphrodites do not appear as much since sparidae are found in shallower waters. species of fish that express a hermaphroditic condition usually "lack a genetic hardwire", therefore ecological factors play a role in sex determination.most species possess grinding, molar-like teeth. some of the species, such as polysteganus undulosus, have been subject to overfishing, or exploitation beyond sustainable recovery.

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Seafood

Seafood is any form of sea life regarded as food by humans, prominently including fish and shellfish. shellfish include various species of molluscs (e.g. bivalve molluscs such as clams, oysters and mussels, and cephalopods such as octopus and squid), crustaceans (e.g. shrimp, crabs, and lobster), and echinoderms (e.g. sea cucumbers and sea urchins). historically, marine mammals such as cetaceans (whales and dolphins) as well as seals have been eaten as food, though that happens to a lesser extent in modern times. edible sea plants such as some seaweeds and microalgae are widely eaten as sea vegetables around the world, especially in asia. seafood is an important source of (animal) protein in many diets around the world, especially in coastal areas. semi-vegetarians who consume seafood as the only source of meat are said to adhere to pescetarianism. the harvesting of wild seafood is usually known as fishing or hunting, while the cultivation and farming of seafood is known as aquaculture and fish farming (in the case of fish). most of the seafood harvest is consumed by humans, but a significant proportion is used as fish food to farm other fish or rear farm animals. some seafoods (i.e. kelp) are used as food for other plants (a fertilizer). in these ways, seafoods are used to produce further food for human consumption. also, products such as fish oil and spirulina tablets are extracted from seafoods. some seafood is fed to aquarium fish, or used to feed domestic pets such as cats. a small proportion is used in medicine, or is used industrially for nonfood purposes (e.g. leather).

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Spider crab

The majoidea are a superfamily of crabs which includes the various spider crabs.

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Sushi

Sushi (すし, 寿司, 鮨, 鮓, pronounced [sɯɕiꜜ] or [sɯꜜɕi]) is a japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice (鮨飯, sushi-meshi), usually with some sugar and salt, accompanied by a variety of ingredients (ねた, neta), such as seafood, often raw, and vegetables. styles of sushi and its presentation vary widely, but the one key ingredient is "sushi rice", also referred to as shari (しゃり), or sumeshi (酢飯).the inventor of modern sushi is believed to be hanaya yohei, who invented nigiri-zushi, a type of sushi most known today, in which seafood is placed on hand-pressed vinegared rice, around 1824 in the edo period (1603–1867). it was the fast food of the chōnin class in the edo period.sushi is traditionally made with medium-grain white rice, though it can be prepared with brown rice or short-grain rice. it is very often prepared with seafood, such as squid, eel, yellowtail, salmon, tuna or imitation crab meat. many types of sushi are vegetarian. it is often served with pickled ginger (gari), wasabi, and soy sauce. daikon radish or pickled daikon (takuan) are popular garnishes for the dish. sushi is sometimes confused with sashimi, a related dish in japanese cuisine that consists of thinly sliced raw fish or occasionally meat.

Breakfast

Tea

Tea is an aromatic beverage prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves of camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to china, india and other east asian countries. tea is also rarely made from the leaves of camellia taliensis. after water, it is the most widely consumed drink in the world. there are many different types of tea; some have a cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavour, while others have vastly different profiles that include sweet, nutty, floral, or grassy notes. tea has a stimulating effect in humans primarily due to its caffeine content.tea plants are native to east asia and probably originated in the borderlands of southwestern china and northern burma. an early credible record of tea drinking dates to the third century ad, in a medical text written by hua tuo. it was popularised as a recreational drink during the chinese tang dynasty, and tea drinking subsequently spread to other east asian countries. portuguese priests and merchants introduced it to europe during the 16th century. during the 17th century, drinking tea became fashionable among the english, who started to plant tea on a large scale in india. the term herbal tea refers to drinks not made from camellia sinensis. they are the infusions of fruit, leaves, or other plant parts, such as steeps of rosehip, chamomile, or rooibos. these may be called tisanes or herbal infusions to prevent confusion with tea made from the tea plant.

Drink

Tea

Tea is an aromatic beverage prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves of camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to china, india and other east asian countries. tea is also rarely made from the leaves of camellia taliensis. after water, it is the most widely consumed drink in the world. there are many different types of tea; some have a cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavour, while others have vastly different profiles that include sweet, nutty, floral, or grassy notes. tea has a stimulating effect in humans primarily due to its caffeine content.tea plants are native to east asia and probably originated in the borderlands of southwestern china and northern burma. an early credible record of tea drinking dates to the third century ad, in a medical text written by hua tuo. it was popularised as a recreational drink during the chinese tang dynasty, and tea drinking subsequently spread to other east asian countries. portuguese priests and merchants introduced it to europe during the 16th century. during the 17th century, drinking tea became fashionable among the english, who started to plant tea on a large scale in india. the term herbal tea refers to drinks not made from camellia sinensis. they are the infusions of fruit, leaves, or other plant parts, such as steeps of rosehip, chamomile, or rooibos. these may be called tisanes or herbal infusions to prevent confusion with tea made from the tea plant.

Drink

Ten Degrees gin

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Torteval blue Guernsey

Main

Tuna

A tuna is a saltwater fish that belongs to the tribe thunnini, a subgrouping of the scombridae (mackerel) family. the thunnini comprise 15 species across five genera, the sizes of which vary greatly, ranging from the bullet tuna (max length: 50 cm or 1.6 ft, weight: 1.8 kg or 4 lb) up to the atlantic bluefin tuna (max length: 4.6 m or 15 ft, weight: 684 kg or 1,508 lb), which averages 2 m (6.6 ft) and is believed to live up to 50 years. tuna, opah and mackerel sharks are the only species of fish that can maintain a body temperature higher than that of the surrounding water. an active and agile predator, the tuna has a sleek, streamlined body, and is among the fastest-swimming pelagic fish – the yellowfin tuna, for example, is capable of speeds of up to 75 km/h (47 mph). greatly inflated speeds can be found in early scientific reports and are still widely reported in the popular literature.found in warm seas, the tuna is commercially fished extensively as a food fish, and is popular as a bluewater game fish. as a result of overfishing, some tuna species, such as the southern bluefin tuna, are threatened with extinction.

Main

Turbot

The turbot (scophthalmus maximus) is a relatively large species of flatfish in the family scophthalmidae. it is a demersal fish native to marine or brackish waters of the northeast atlantic, baltic sea and the mediterranean sea. it is an important food fish. turbot in the black sea have often been included in this species, but are now generally regarded as separate, the black sea turbot or kalkan (s. maeoticus). true turbot are not found in the northwest atlantic; the "turbot" of that region, which was involved in the so-called "turbot war" between canada and spain, is the greenland halibut or greenland turbot (reinhardtius hippoglossoides).

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Vegetables

Farm-fresh vegetables are sold on the side of the road in hedge veg stalls, also called hedge xtalls, complete with an honesty box for payment

Drink

Wheadon's gin

Drink

White Rock

Drink

Wine

Wine is an alcoholic drink typically made from fermented grapes. yeast consumes the sugar in the grapes and converts it to ethanol and carbon dioxide, releasing heat in the process. different varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts are major factors in different styles of wine. these differences result from the complex interactions between the biochemical development of the grape, the reactions involved in fermentation, the grape's growing environment (terroir), and the wine production process. many countries enact legal appellations intended to define styles and qualities of wine. these typically restrict the geographical origin and permitted varieties of grapes, as well as other aspects of wine production. wines not made from grapes involve fermentation of other crops including rice wine and other fruit wines such as plum, cherry, pomegranate, currant and elderberry. wine has been produced for thousands of years. the earliest evidence of wine is from the caucasus region in today's georgia (6000 bce), persia (5000 bce), and italy (4000 bce). new world wine has some connection to alcoholic beverages made by the indigenous peoples of the americas, but is mainly connected to later spanish traditions in new spain. later, as old world wine further developed viticulture techniques, europe would encompass three of the largest wine-producing regions. today, the five countries with the largest wine-producing regions are in italy, spain, france, the united states, and china.wine has long played an important role in religion. red wine was associated with blood by the ancient egyptians and was used by both the greek cult of dionysus and the romans in their bacchanalia; judaism also incorporates it in the kiddush, and christianity in the eucharist. egyptian, greek, roman, and israeli wine cultures are still connected to these ancient roots. similarly the largest wine regions in italy, spain, and france have heritages in connection to sacramental wine, likewise, viticulture traditions in the southwestern united states started within new spain as catholic friars and monks first produced wines in new mexico and california.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Yorkshire pudding

Yorkshire pudding is a baked pudding made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water. a common british side dish, it is a versatile food that can be served in numerous ways depending on its ingredients, size, and the accompanying components of the meal. as a first course, it can be served with onion gravy. for a main course, it may be served with meat and gravy, and is part of the traditional sunday roast, but can also be filled with foods such as bangers and mash to make a meal. sausages can be added to make toad in the hole. the 18th-century cookery writer hannah glasse is the first to use the term "yorkshire pudding" in print. yorkshire puddings are similar to popovers, an american light roll made from basically the same recipe, and to dutch baby pancakes.

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