Barracuda. A large marine fish from the same family as grey mullet (US: striped mullet). Small versions grow to about 30 cm (12 inches) but it can grow as large as 120-150 cm (4-5 ft) long. It has large jaws, strong, sharp teeth and a slender, streamlined body with small scales. The back is dark with some brown, some greenish- and some bluish-grey, depending on the species, with a pale underbelly. It has firm, white, well-flavoured flesh. Steaks can be grilled, fried or barbecued and then marinated, eaten hot or cold. Whole fish can be poached or baked. In American markets they are most likely to be Pacific or California barracuda. Watch out for the very large Caribbean barracuda, which has poisonous flesh.
An alcoholic drink brewed from malt and hops. It is a top fermented beer, with a dark brown colour in comparison with pale ale, with a quite strong malty flavour.
A rich, dark, spiced fruit cake made with whisky and treacle and wrapped in short crust pastry. It resembles Christmas pudding. Traditionally it is eaten on the stroke of midnight at hogmanay (New Year's Eve) with a glass of whisky.
The Blackface breed is the most numerous breed in Britain accounting for over three million ewes, representing 16% of the British pure-bred ewe flock. The vast majority are found in Scotland. They are versatile, adaptable and hardy. They are good milkers and produce low-fat meat.
Lantern-shaped yellow, orange or red chilli, similar to the habanero chilli but smaller.
The fairy ring mushroom with white flesh and a pleasing taste. These dry well and have good flavour but must be cooked first.
