Jul 20, 2014
Green almonds are just finding their way onto the scene in many U.S. kitchens. Popular in the Middle East and Europe, almonds are the unripe and undried version of the common “nut” that we know and love. The part of the that we consume is actually the seed...
Jul 20, 2014
Grape tomatoes are available year-round they are easy to find, and the slightly resistant skin of the tomatoes is conducive to packing and travel. Their small size makes them perfect for packing in lunches or for general snacking.
Jul 20, 2014
Gold kiwifruit has a thin, smooth brown skin with golden-yellow flesh, and a pointed top that distinguishes it from its green fleshed cousin. The gold kiwifruit has a sweeter taste and does not have the bitter after taste that the green kiwifruit has.
Jul 20, 2014
Ginger “Root” is not really a root at all, but is a rhizome and is therefore the underground stem of the plant. has a long history of cultivation, having originated in China and spread all over the world. Important in Chinese medicine for centuries, is...
Jul 20, 2014
This formerly World’s Hottest Pepper is sure to heat things up at 1,001,304 heat units on the Scoville scale (Tabasco sauce only rates 2,500-5,000 units!). The pepper is quite large, usually measuring about 2.4 to 3.3 inches long and are usually red or orange in...