Long, green and sharply ridged, Chinese okra is harvested in its immature stage, and can be treated similarly to zucchini. It is a distant relative of the cucumber, and in its mature stages is used to make Luffa or Loofah bath sponges. In spite of the sharp ridges...
There are two major species from which all chile peppers have developed. Capsicum annuum is the family name for varieties such as jalapeno, poblano and serrano. Capsicum chinense is the group in which we find habanero and scotch bonnet. Within these groups...
There are several varieties of chestnuts in cultivation around the world. The most popular variety used in the USA is the sweet chestnut of Europe known as “castanea sativa”. This variety flourishes in many areas of the Meditereannean basin, and grow...
Chervil is closely related to parsley, but is more delicate. The leaves are usually tricorn in shape and curly. The flavor of Chervil is faintly similar to licorice, and is used most often in French cuisine in omelettes, salads and soups. It also pairs well with...
The cherimoya is a heart shaped fruit with prickly green skin, creamy white pulp, and large black seeds. It is ripe when the skin gives in to gentle pressure. The pulp is the only edible part of the cherimoya, and it tastes like a combination of banana, pineapple, and...
