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Food Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

The Cook's Thesaurus

The Cook's Thesaurus.

Describes many ingredients and cooking terms. Includes pictures, pronunciation, and suggested substitutes.

Drinking Water Glossary

US Environmental Protection Agency.

Provides definitions of drinking-water related terms.

History of the Spice Trade

UCLA Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library. History and Special Collections.

Provides detailed descriptions of specific herbs and spices.

Herbs and Spices ( pdf | 439 KB )

Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Provides information on uses, storage, and history of spices.

BBC Online Food Glossary

British Broadcasting Corporation.

Provides definitions for many food ingredients and food preparation terms.

Basics at a Glance! ( pdf | 219 KB )

National Food Service Management Institute.

Defines abbreviations commonly found in recipes and gives equivalents for weights and measures.

Baking Glossary

Home Baking Association.

Glossary of terms used in the baking industry.