Azuki Bean

Small and red with a sweet flavor and soft texture, azuki, or adzuki, beans and are used widely in Japanese cooking. They can accompany savory steamed rice dishes, or they can be boiled, mashed and sweetened for use as red bean paste, which is used in desserts ranging from puddings and pastries to shaved ice. The red beans are said to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits when scattered about the house at New Year. To prepare dried beans, soak overnight, bring to a boil and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Store dried beans in an airtight container for up to 1 year
Bagel
Chewy bread with a hole in the middle - round, and 3-4 inches in diameter. The origin is Russian-Jewish. Can come with many types of toppings on it. Dough is boiled then baked with toppings such as onion, garlic, poppy seeds etc. Flavors can also be kneaded into the dough. On the east coast usually used as a breakfast bread but can also be used as a sandwich bread.