> I know that you may be somewhat intimidated in taking a daring excursion to an Asian grocery - kind of awkward in maneuvering around in a narrow aisle between shelves laden with strange stuff. Actually, you do not need to shop at an Asian market, anyway. Several ethnic foods and tropical vegetation are now readily available at your nearby supermarkets.

> However, you may feel curious about these things - what are these funny fruits, weird veggies, peculiar packages, or bizarre bottles? This glossary section will help you become a bit acquainted with these exotic ingredients.

> Click on the name listed in the yellow panel on the left to learn more about each term. Or if you would like to take a long course, click on the links from 1 to 18 above to explore this terminology. I group them into 9 categories: herbs| citrus| bulbs| roots| chiles| condiments| starches| curries| & oils. I guarantee you will enjoy the independent learning of this on-line class. It's fun, and in this case, delicious, to learn something new!

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