Brush used in the kitchen for spreading egg wash, or abricoter.

An apéritif of white wine and brandy from Charentes, said to have been invented when a winemaker mistakenly spilt some unfermented grape juice into a barrel which contained a little Cognac. He hid it away and, when it was rediscovered, pineau des Charentes was discovered. (18% alcohol).

A name for Chenin Blanc, a variety of white grape used extensively in the middle Loire where Vouvray, Coteaux du Layon and Saumur wines are produced. These are usually medium dry wines.

High quality stockfish. This is dried cod which is not salted before it is dried, unlike baccala.

Sanguin or bloody milk cap. A mushroom quite similar to the saffron milk cap but less common. It exudes a red milk sang poivré when cut.

Fan mussel. A shellfish which grows up to 40 cm (16") long but which otherwise has the appearance of a large, slightly elongated mussel. The adductor muscle is edible.

A white grape variety used for some light red or rosé wines. It is used particularly in Alsace.

A variety of white grape, the most important grape of Burgundy white wines, not strictly a Pinote. It is used to make Chablis and the fine white wines of Côte de Beaune and essential to Champagne.

A white grape variety used for some light red or rosé wines. It is used particularly in Alsace where it is called Tokay d'Alsace.