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Definition of raspberry

The fruit of Rubus idaeus, a shrub known as raspberry, is called raspberry. The term raspberry comes from the French word framboise. Raspberry The raspberry is a plant belonging to the Rubus genus of the Rosaceae family. It is a perennial shrub that produces thorny stems called canes, which can grow up to several meters in height and […]

Definition of carqueja

The carqueja is a shrub that can reach a height of 60 centimeters. There are several species mentioned as carquejas, which grow in different countries in South America and belong to the genus known by the scientific name of Baccharis, from the Asteraceae family. Because it lacks leaves, carqueja is a sharp-edged plant. […]

Definition of cocoa

Cocoa is a tree native to the American continent that belongs to the Sterculaceae family group. The term comes from cacáhua, a word from the Nahuatl language. General characteristics With the scientific name Theobroma cacao, cacao is also known as cocoa tree. It is a tree that can reach a height of about […]

Definition of carbonade

The first meaning of carbonada that the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) mentions in its dictionary refers to a large amount of coal that, in one go, is thrown into the stove. It should be noted that coal is a solid fuel. A stove, meanwhile, is a hole in a home that has a […]

Definition of fondue

Fondue is a gastronomic preparation born in Switzerland. Its traditional preparation consists of melting cheese in a pot and eating it with bread. Various accompaniments Sometimes different types of cheese are combined in fondue. In addition to bread, on the other hand, sausages, asparagus, carrots, chicken pieces and other foods can be used to accompany […]

Definition of ember

Charcoal or firewood is called ember when they are incandescent: that is, reddened by the heat. It should be noted that coal and firewood are solid fuels since, when oxidized, they release energy. Coal Coal is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of carbon, along with several other elements, such as hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen […]

Definition of cherry

The fruit produced by the cherry tree (a tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family, whose wood is highly valued in the field of cabinetmaking) is called cherry. Etymology The word "cherry" has an interesting etymology that dates back to Latin. It comes from the Vulgar Latin "ceresia," which in turn derives from […]

Definition of cardamom

The Latin word cardamōmum came to our language as cardamom. This is what an aromatic herb and medicinal plant is called. Various species It is important to indicate that the concept allows reference to different species, such as Elettaria cardamomum (the common cardamom or green cardamom) and Amomum subulatum (generally referred to as black cardamom). The usual […]

Definition of candy

Caramel is a preparation obtained by melting sugar. Cooking sugar causes, in the first instance, that substance to become liquid; Then, if cooled, the caramel solidifies. In confectionery, caramel is usually used to make pastry products and desserts. Its flavor […]

Definition of saucepan

A saucepan is a metal vessel that is used to make stews and cook food. The term derives from saucepan, a container or kitchen utensil. General characteristics The saucepans have handles for easy handling and also have a lid. They have a cylindrical structure, in which the ingredients are deposited […]