Cappuccino
A drink named for monks’ habits, perfected by Austrian baristas, standardised by Italian machines—and now served everywhere as if it were born in Florence.
Empire
Rule over people who did not consent, and the long tail of it.
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- across the network
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Moussaka
Moussaka isn’t Greek heritage—it’s an empire’s echo chamber.
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Cider
Cider is an alcoholic drink made from the fermented juice of apples.
Cognac
Cognac is a variety of brandy named after the commune of Cognac, France, made under strict appellation rules.
Consommé
Consommé is a clear soup made from richly flavoured stock that has been clarified, traditionally with egg whites, and served on its own or used as the base for other dishes.
Escargot
Escargot is the name English speakers use for edible land snails, which French cooks return to their shells with garlic butter.