Kale
Kale Pronounce it: kay-el A member of the cabbage family, kale comes in two forms: kale, which has smooth leaves, and curly kale, which has crinkly leaves. Curly kale is the most common of the…
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Cherry
Cherry Pronounce it: che-ree One of the delights of the summer, cherries are much loved for their succulent texture, flavour and gorgeous good looks. The juicy flesh can be sweet or sour, depending on which…
Tortilla
Tortilla Pronounce it: tor-tee-ya In Spain, a tortilla is a kind of omelette, with ingredients added – frequently sliced cooked potato and onion. However, over in Mexico, a tortilla is a kind of flat unleavened…
Tarragon
Tarragon Pronounce it: ta-ra-gon A popular and versatile herb, tarragon has an intense flavour that’s a unique mix of sweet aniseed and a mild vanilla. The leaves are narrow, tapering and slightly floppy, growing from…
Lime
Lime Pronounce it: ly-m The same shape, but smaller than lemons, with a bright green, fairly smooth skin, limes are a highly aromatic fruit. Limes are an important ingredient in Mexican, Indian, Latin American and…
Gin
Gin Pronounce it: jinn Gin has enjoyed a huge revival recently. It’s usually served alongside tonic water (a carbonated water with quinine) with ice, and garnished with something to enhance the drinking experience. The juniper-led spirit…
Cinnamon
Cinnamon Pronounce it: sin-ah-mun A fragrant spice which comes from the inner bark of a tropical tree. When dried, it curls into quills that are used to add a warm, distinctive flavour and aroma to…
Pinotage
Pinotage Pronounce it: peeno-ta-zh South African speciality Pinotage is South Africa’s unique grape, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, created in 1925. For many years it was a workhorse providing quantity but not necessarily…
Loganberry
Loganberry Pronounce it: low-ghin berree This summer berry is a cross between the red raspberry and the blackberry and was developed, by accident some say, in 1861 in Santa Cruz, California. The berry is a…
Whisky
Whisky Pronounce it: wisk-ee Whisky usually means an ethanol-based spirit produced in Scotland. Ethanol is an intoxicating chemical liquid created by the fermentation of sugar by yeasts and has been used socially for millennia. Whisky…