F2F Class Notes (Tony)

Vocabulary

I will would like try every style

I’d (I would)  be willing to try any style.

I’d never try it.

I’d be willing to try durian, but not stinky cheese.

I’ve had hummus.

I’ve never had Kalamata(Dark Purple) olives.

brand – a company’s name

eg: I like this brand of cheese.

stinky – chou de, has a bad smell

eg: This bathroom is very stinky.

eg: Durian can be really stinky, but people still like it.

eg: I hate stinky cheese.

durian – a very large fruit, that can have a strange smell.

eg: I have never tried durian, but I’d be willing to try it.

eg: I wouldn’t be willing to try stinky tofu.

eg: I have tried durian.

eg: I don’t think I like Fresh durian, but I’d be willing to try it again.

jackfruit – like a durian, but not as stinky

baggy – loose clothing

eg: I’m wearing baggy pants.

stylish – has good style

eg: Those are stylish baggy pants

jar – a bottle with a big opening at the top, and uses a lid(gaizi)

eg: I always eat a jar of olives.

appetizer -small dishes you eat before dinner or a meal.

eg: I make some little Greek appetizers. Just cheese and crackers(biscuits) with olives.

Greece – a country in Europe.

Greek – ADJ.  things or people from Greece.

Foods:

Goat Cheese / Feta Cheese

Virgin Olive Oil (Not cooked or processed/   NATURAL)

Roma Tomato / Tomatoes  – Xi hong shi

Green / Kalmata / Olives

Ham

Romain Lettuce(salad)

Caesar  Dressing (Sauce for salad)

Pita Bread

Hummus – like a sauce, but very thick, made from beans and garlic and olive oil.

Gyro (Sheep Meat, cooked in a special Greek way)

Tzatziki – A Greek sauce, made with cucumber and garlic and cream cheese.

Pronunciation

Gyro – Hee Rou

Kalamata Olives – Kaal Matta

Olives – Ahh-Livs

Tzatziki – Tuhh Ziki