Torsk or tusk; a rather slow-moving and solitary member of the cod family.

Atlantic rock oyster. A variety of oyster up to 15 cm (6") in length found on the American side of the Atlantic. Unlike many oysters this is usually cooked, served on the half shell. This is because it is quite a fatty oyster, particularly when large, which is improved by cooking. All down the eastern seaboard the Atlantic oyster is called after the area in which it is found, e.g. the Long Island oyster, Chesapeake Bay oysters and so on. The best known is probably the bluepoint.

Most commonly means grouse but is an occasional name for black grouse.

Most commonly means grouse but is an occasional name for black grouse.

Most commonly means grouse but is an occasional name for black grouse.

A type of fish. Could you send details (and a picture) to queries@whatamieating.com if you know more?

A large golden-yellow apricot flushed with red, with orange flesh.

Guinea pepper. A spice from Africa sometimes used as a mild pepper substitute and with a flavour slightly reminiscent of cardamon. The pods are crushed and added whole to soups or stews, then removed before serving any food.

Edam. An ancient, semihard, ball-shaped cheese made from semi-skimmed cow's milk. It is salted, ripened and coated with red wax and is a very mild cheese whose main characteristics are that it is relatively low fat (25%) and easy to slice.

Morag is a main crop potato with pale skin and white waxy flesh. Boil, bake or steam.