"Trumpet of the dead." Black chanterelle or horn of plenty. A wild mushroom which should be cooked.
A dialect word in the south of France for a tellin or wedge shell. A type of small clam which can be eaten raw..
A name for Bastardo, an old variety of red wine grape. It is grown in small amounts in many parts of Western Europe; most famously it is used in Portuguese port wine. It makes deep cherry red wines with high alcohol and flavours of red berry fruits.
A disc of semisoft cheese made with cow's milk, similar to Camembert. It has a smooth paste and a dry surface coated with wood ash and is boxed. It is made around the village of Barbery near Troyes in Aube in Champagne. This cheese is at its best from July to November, though it is sold fresh in summer, is made with semi-skimmed milk and contains 20-30% fat. The curds are uncooked and pressed. It may be found weighing 250 g (9 oz). It may be found in the following dimensions: 11 cm (4¼") diameter x 2.5 cm (1") deep, weighing 250 g (9 oz). Affinage is usually 1 month, by when it has a sharp flavour.
