WAIE (whatamieating.com)


This is the searchable online international food dictionary with 67,413 terms in 307 languages plus 42,027 plurals.

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The database behind this site was the loving creation of Suzy Oakes, who has since passed away. She is greatly missed. You can see her obituary in the Guardian

A cookbook, featuring Suzy's favourite recipies, is available. People who are interested should contact Mun Flint. Currently, the cost is £12.50 plus postage and packing. All proceeds go to the Suzy Oakes Trust for Mill Road.

Description: "Bone with a hole." Richard Johnson says ' the best part of osso buco is the bone marrow which is scooped out of the bone with a utensil called a 'scavino' A Milanese dialect word for the taxman. Shin of veal from a calf not more than one year old, braised and then cooked in wine, stock and vegetables including tomatoes until very tender. Gremolata, a mixture of lemon rind, parsley and garlic is added towards the end of the cooking process. Osso buco is invariably served with risotto alla milanese.