It's a slender root vegetable with brown skin and white flesh. It has a sweet, earthy flavor and a crisp texture. Popular in Asia, especially in Japanese cuisine (known as gobo).

A medium size, kidney shaped bean with a dark red skin and cream colored flesh. It has full-bodied flavor, and is used in various dishes such as red beans and rice and chili con carne.

French for "milk", as in cafe au lait (coffee with milk).

Originally made from the roots of the marshmallow plant, this confection is now made from sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, and flavorings. It's light and fluffy in texture, usually comes in white and about the size of cotton balls.