Improve Your Food Vocabulary With These 5 Quirky Words

There are times when we are sitting in a lavish restaurant and just after having a glance at the menu, we are bombarded with several terminologies that sound completely out of the league. We often struggle to decipher a fancy menu. This happens to almost all of us and it is alright. However, there are few terminologies that you must know if you call yourself a foodie. They are used quite commonly and have their own essence. Read on to know more.Box TentHave you ever noticed a white plastic stand always placed at the centre of a pizza box? That tiny little plastic stand is known as a Box Tent. Its sole purpose is to prevent the pizza toppings from sticking to the top of the box.
BarmThis one's for all the beer lovers out there! You might be a pro in chugging down those several pints of beer in just no time, but do you know what that foam on top of your beer glass is termed as?  Most of you would not know the answer to this question. It's called Barn.
 ^{The foam on top of the beer glass is termed as Barn}Gut-GullieThis particular word traces its origin from Scottish dialect. It refers to the practice of over-eating and eating greedily. 'Gut' here is derived from the word stomach.Al-DenteThis particular word has its origin from Italy. It is usually termed for foods like pastas and noodles. It is a method of cooking foods like noodles, pastas and rice to a point where the end product is still a bit hard when you bite. It shouldn't be soggy at all.
 ^{Al-Dente is a method of cooking foods like noodles, pastas and rice to a point where the end product is still a bit hard when you bite.}WambleHave you ever had those weird sounds coming out of your belly when you are super-hungry and craving for some good food? Those awkward sounds are termed as Wamble. The rumbling sounds in the stomach are triggered by sudden hunger pangs.Next time around, don't feel shy to ask when you look at the menu and don't understand a word, it will only help increase your food vocabulary.