Jack - A fish family of over 200 species, including Pompano, Amberjack, Bar Jack, Blue Runner, Crevelle Jack, Green Jack, Horse Mackerel, Rainbow Runner, Ruddrfish, Trevally, Yellow Jack, and Yellowtail. Although some jack species aren't particularly good to eat, many-particularly pompano-are considered excellent and have a rich, firm, delicately flavored flesh.

Kaas - [KAHSS] Dutch for "cheese."

Lactic - [LAK-tihk] The word "lactic" is an adjective for things relating to or derived from milk.

Lactic Acid - Lactic acid is a bitter-tasting acid that forms when certain bacteria combine with Lactose (milk sugar). It's used to impart a tart flavor, as well as in the preservation of some foods. Lactic acid occurs naturally in the souring of milk and can be found in foods such as cheese and yogurt. It's also used in the production of acid-fermentation foods such as Pickles and Sauerkraut.

Macadamia Nut - [mak-uh-DAY-mee-uh] The Macadamia tree was first grown only for ornamental purposes. The buttery-rich, slightly sweet nature of the tree's nut was eventually discovered and has been prized ever since. The macadamia tree is native to Australia and was named for John McAdam, the Scottish-born chemist who cultivated it. In the 1890s the macadamia journeyed from Tasmania to be cultivated in Hawaii (now its largest exporter) and, eventually, California. Hard shelled. This marble-sized, golden brown nut is usually sold shelled, either roasted or raw. It has a high fat content and should be stored in the refrigerator or freezer to prevent rancidity.

Naan - [NAHN] An East Indian, white-flour flatbread that is lightly leavened by a natural yeast starter developed from airborne yeasts. Naan is traditionally baked in a Tandoor Oven. A flattened round of dough is placed on a cloth puff that is used to slap the bread directly onto the side of the special high-heat oven. In less than 60 seconds, the bread puffs slightly, browns on the side touching the oven wall and takes on a light smoky flavor. The bread is speared with a skewer and removed from the oven wall to be served hot.

Aroma (smell) of the dry leaf; can only indicate smokiness; off-taste (tiredness); the intentional addition of a fragrance (as in flavored or scented teas); or contamination by a foreign smell (usually negative). Unlike the aromatics of brewed tea, which can afford a glimpse of the ultimate flavor profile of the brewed tea, smelling the dry leaf reveals very little.

O'Brien Potatoes - The origin of the name is cloudy. It may come from the longtime association between the Irish and potatoes. The dish consists of diced potatoes (sometimes precooked) that are fried with chopped onions and Pimentos until the potatoes are crisp and brown. Some variations use sweet red or green peppers instead of pimentos.

Pacific Oyster - Also called the Japanese Oyster, this species has an elongated fragile shell that can reach up to a foot across. It's found along the Pacific seaboard and is too large and tough to be eaten on the half shell. Due to the large size, the Pacific Oyster is generally cut up and used in soups, stews, and other cooked dishes.

Quahog - [KWAH-hog] The American Indian name for the East Coast hard-shell clam. The term "quahog" is also sometimes used to describe the largest of these hard-shell clams.