This document provides an alphabetical list of foods from A to Z, with 1-3 sentences describing each food. Some of the foods covered include avocado, banana, cheese which requires milk from animals, doughnuts which are fried, eggs which come from animals, french fries which are cut and fried potatoes, grapes which can be made into juice or wine, hamburgers typically made from beef, ice cream which comes in many flavors, jellybeans with sugar as the main ingredient, and lobster which can be served various ways. The document seeks to educate about different foods in a brief and lighthearted manner.

1. Food ABCsBy: Abby C

2. AAvocadoAvocados are used to make guacamole.Another name for an avocado is alligator pear.They are also egg shaped

3. BBananaBananas can be red, purple, or yellow when ripe.Bananas are like plantains.

4. CCheeseLots of animals produce milk like goats, cows, buffalos, and sheep.We need milk to make the cheese so these animals can be very helpful.

5. DDoughnutThey can be prepared many different ways.All doughnuts are fried.Sometimes doughnuts are spelled donut but it really doesn’t matter.

6. EEggEggs give protein to us.Did you know that eggs are in the meat section on the food pyramid?Many animals lay eggs but that’s off topic.

7. FFrench friesFrench fries are just potatoes cut thin and then fried.French fries are called chips in UK, Australia, and some other countries in Europe.

8. GGrapesGrapes can be used to make juice, jelly, and wine.If you dried out a grape you will make a raisin.

9. HHamburgerThey are usually made out of beef but can occasionally be made from pork or both.Sometimes called “patty” but mostly hamburger.

10. IIce-creamIce-cream is very similar to gelato, sorbet, and frozen yogurt.There are so many different kinds of ice-cream.

11. JJellybeansThe main ingredient is sugar.There are so many different types.The most popular company that produces jellybeans is Jellybelly.

12. KKosher HotdogsKosher hotdogs are not much different from a regular hotdog.Hotdogs have many names.Hebrew National makes kosher hotdogs.

13. LLobsterLobsters can be served many ways.Lobsters are a crustaceans.They are also seafood.

14. MMangoMangos are native to India.There they are sent all around the world.Some say the mango is the fruit of the tropical world.

15. NNachosNachos originated in Mexico.They are usually served with chicken, beef, or pork.Day of the nacho is on October 21.

16. OOatmealOatmeal is obviously an oat.It can be a great and healthy breakfast.You can use oat to make oatmeal cookies.

17. PPicklePickles are not really pickles.A pickle is just a cucumber dipped in vinegar.Pickles are vegetables.

18. QQuesadillaQuesadillas are sort of like a nacho.They use everything that’s in a nacho but instead of a chip you wrap everything in a tortilla.

19. RRiceRice is a grain.You can prepare rice many different ways like steamed, fried, or cooked.

20. SSalsaSalsa is sliced up tomatos.It is usually spicy.Salsa is also a dance and a type of music.

21. TTomatoTomato is a fruit.When a tomato is growing it is green or yellow.Most people think it is a fruit.

22. UUpside-down cakeDon’t let the name fool you.The cake is not really upside-down.It is usually topped with sliced fruits.

23. VVanillaThis is a very popular flavor of ice-cream.Vanilla is from orchids.There are many things that are vanilla.

24. WWatermelonWatermelons are sold with or without seeds.They are a fruit.Watermelon grow on a vine.

25. XX-tra foods I didn’t listChocolate

26. Sugar

27. Lettuce

28. Mashed Potatoes