"Chinese mushroom." Shiitake mushrooms, which may be grilled or used in soups and stews. In Russia they are frequently pickled.
Cassia bark. A rolled bark which is often mistaken for cinnamon, but is coarser in both texture and flavour.
Christmas crullers. Deep fried biscuits (US: cookies) flavoured with brandy and lemon. They looked like crinkled, plaited ribbons.
