A term meaning the steps involved in the preparation of a dish - the method. It also refers to the time taken for yeast dough to rise.
King trumpet mushroom. It may be eaten either fresh or dried, roasted or baked but the flavour is not highly regarded and the flesh is chewy.
Aroma, fragrance. This expression applies to younger wines. A mature wine has a bouquet, more complex than an aroma. May also mean flavour.
Aromatic. This can either be used to describe any aromatic - any fragrant plant used as a condiment or additive, its contribution being only that of fragrance. In themselves they may have little or no nutritional content, their contribution being only that of fragrance. This does not include spices, that are added to a dish for their pungency and taste. It is also used as an adjective, to describe a fragrance.
A small round soft cheese made with goat or sheep’s milk cheese or a mixture. It has a white paste and a natural rind. It is made on farms in the Niolo Plateau or Corsica. These cheeses are at their best from early spring to late autumn (US: fall) and contain 45% fat. Thet may be found in the following dimensions: 14 cm (5½") diameter x 5 cm (2") deep, weighing 500-600 g (1 lb 2 oz- 1 lb 9 oz). Affinage is around 3-4 months. They mainly have a strong smell and flavour but mild, fresh versions are also available.
