Betel nuts. They have come to be known as betel nuts, rather than areca nuts, because these red seeds are part of the betel chew.
Aromatic. This can either be used to describe any aromatic - any fragrant plant used as a condiment or additive, its contribution being only that of fragrance. In themselves they may have little or no nutritional content, their contribution being only that of fragrance. This does not include spices, that are added to a dish for their pungency and taste. It is also used as an adjective, to describe a fragrance.
Artichoke hearts, where the leaves and the choke are cut away to reveal the heavenly core of the artichoke. If you are lucky, you might live somewhere where this is freshly done for you, as in the Rialto Market in Venice.
Artichoke base. These are prepared by breaking off the stem of the artichoke by bending it until it comes off the base. Cut the base flat and then remove the leaves. Trim the outside of the heart and then remove the choke, being certain to remove all last traces. Rub the heart with lemon to prevent it from discolouring. These are sometimes referred to as artichoke hearts, that are from young artichokes in which the bracts have not yet formed the choke and are included with the base.
Artichoke base. These are prepared by breaking off the stem of the artichoke by bending it until it comes off the base. Cut the base flat and then remove the leaves. Trim the outside of the heart and then remove the choke, being certain to remove all last traces. Rub the heart with lemon to prevent it from discolouring. These are sometimes referred to as artichoke hearts, that are from young artichokes in which the bracts have not yet formed the choke and are included with the base.
