An aromatic plant with violet flowers and green or pale gray leaves. The flower buds are used as a flavoring agent, and it's also the source of lavender essential oil. The leaves can be used to make herbal tea.

Milk where the natural fat has not been removed. Depending on the breed of cow, whole milk has a milk fat percentage of 3.25% to 4.1%. Many commercial whole milks in the U.S. are blended and have around 3.6% fat.

The Italian word for "barley", this is a tiny, rice shaped pasta. It's good for soups and as a substitute for rice.

A white sauce made with milk or cream. It can be used with various dishes such as meats or pasta.