Discovering new cultures one delicious dish at a time. Vocabulary in this post cuisine noun /kwɪˈziːn/ A characteristic style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin. Examples: "My family enjoys trying different cuisines from around the world. " gastronomy noun /ɡæˈstɹɒnəmi/ The art of preparing and eating good food. Examples: "Learning about gastronomy is fun because it teaches you how to prepare delicious meals. " savor verb /ˈseɪvər/ /ˈseɪvɚ/ To appreciate, enjoy or relish something. Examples: "The student savored every moment of the delicious meal, appreciating how good the food tasted. " authentic adjective /ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ Of the same origin as claimed; genuine. Examples: "The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature." delicacy noun /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement -a Chinese delicacy Examples: "The restaurant's special dish, a delicate duck confit, was a culinary delicacy, praised by everyone for its exquisite flavor. " culinary adjective /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈk(j)ulɪˌnɛɹi/ Relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking. Examples: "Her culinary skills were excellent." palate noun /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ The sense of taste. Examples: "My palate prefers the sweet taste of strawberries to the sour taste of lemons. " epicurean adjective /ˌɛp.ɪ.kjʊəˈɹiː.n̩/ /ˌɛp.ɪ.kjʊˈɹi.n̩/ Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort. Examples: "After a long week of work, Mark treated himself to an epicurean dinner of lobster and fine wine. " local adverb /ˈləʊkl̩/ /ˈloʊkl̩/ In the local area; within a city, state, country, etc. Examples: "The farmer's market is local; it's just a few blocks from my house. " fusion noun /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ The act of merging separate elements, or the result thereof. Examples: "The fusion of modern technology and traditional teaching methods created an engaging classroom experience. " artisanal adjective /ɑːˈtɪzən(ə)l/ [ˈäɹtəzæn(ə)l] Involving skilled work, with comparatively little reliance on machinery. Examples: "The bakery sells artisanal bread made by hand each morning. " itinerary noun /aɪˈtɪnəɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/ A route or proposed route of a journey. Examples: "My summer vacation itinerary includes visiting my grandparents, then attending a week-long music camp. "
