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A is for Abalone

An abalone is a very large sea snail. Abalones are a different shape to most snails - they have a wide, flat shell. You can still see the spiral shape in their shell.
Abalones are caught and eaten as food, and their shells are used to make jewellery.

A is for Absinthe

Absinthe is a very strong liqueur that is made with wormwood and other herbs.
Afternoon tea is a light meal people have in the late afternoon. It often includes tea with snacks like cakes, sandwiches, or biscuits.

A is for Ale

Ale is a similar drink to beer but is darker, heavier and more bitter. In some countries, ale is simply another word for beer.

A is for Amaranth

Amaranths are a large group of plants that include some fast-growing weeds. Some varieties of amaranth, particularly the grain amaranth, grow a large crop of highly-nutritious seeds, and are sometimes referred to as the 'crop of the future'.
Some species of amaranth have edible leaves and can be cooked or eaten raw as a salad vegetable.

A is for Anchovy

Anchovies are small, oily fish that are usually preserved in brine and matured. This process gives them a very strong flavour. Anchovies are used on pizza, on Caesar salad and as an ingredient in numerous other dishes. They are one of the main ingredients of Worcestershire Sauce.

A is for Anise

Anise or aniseed is a small plant related to fennel and celery. It is grown for its seeds, which have a similar taste to liquorice. It is a different plant to star anise.

A is for Applesauce

Applesauce is a soft food made by cooking apples until they are tender, then mashing or pureeing them. It may contain sugar, cinnamon, or other spices, but plain applesauce has only apples. Applesauce goes well with pork.

A is for Aspic

Aspic is a savory dish of meat, fish, eggs or other food set in gelatin.