Cook's Thesaurus

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“The Cook's Thesaurus is a cooking encyclopedia that covers thousands of ingredients and kitchen tools. Entries include pictures, descriptions, synonyms, pronunciations, and suggested substitutions.” An article on the Cook’s Thesaurus may be found athttp://www.infotoday.com/linkup/lud111503-roberti.shtml

General information
Vocabulary type: 
Glossary
Author or Editor: 
Lori Alden
Vocabulary URL: 

http://www.foodsubs.com/

Was vocabulary created as a course project: 
No
Scope and Usage
Major subjects covered: 

Vegetables; Fruits; Dairy; Flavorings; Liquids; Grains; Grain Products; Baked goods; Legumes and nuts; Meats; Fish; Vegetarian; Baking Supplies; Fats and oils; Meal accompaniments; Cooking equipment

Purpose: 

Recommends substitutions for ingredients that may be unavailable. Also provides alternate names that a food shopper may encounter at a grocery store. These functions illustrate useful extensions of the synonym relationship.

Vocabulary characteristics
Type of terms: 

Terms include illustrations

Relationship types: 
Equivalence (Primary/variant terms or Preferred/non-preferred)
Hierarchical (Broader/narrower terms)
Associative (Symbols, animation, sound)
Terms and Conditions
Availability: 
All rights reserved
Provider
Vocabulary provider name: 
The Cook’s Thesaurus
Provider URL: 

http://www.foodsubs.com/

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