Marshmallow. A tall plant from the roots and leaves of which a thickening agent can be obtained. This was combined with sugar to make the original marshmallows. The seeds and flowers are edible and the young leaves can be used in salads or cooked in the same way as spinach.
A valley in north eastern Tyrol around Bolzano, which exports to Austria a large quantity of good wines, both red and white. It is a DOC region for 16 wines, all named after the variety of grape from which they are made and usually labelled in both Italian and German. The grapes include Schiava and Lagrein that are native species, Pinot Nero, Merlot and Cabernet for the red wines with Chardonnay, Sylvaner, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Bianco, Müller-Thurgau and Traminer. The cuisine is influenced by Austria and includes dumplings and cabbage and sauerkraut dishes, soured cream (US: cultured sour cream), charcuterie and smoked bacon.
Dark, sour Morello cherries, used in cooking and in making jams (US: jelly) and syrups. They are often preserved in wine or syrup for serving as a condiment or dessert sauce.
