Jujubes are still relatively unknown in the United States. This rare fruit, however, will probably make its name known before long. Rich in vitamin C, the jujube is a little golf ball-sized charmer with a small hard pit. It offers a crisp texture and a unique flavor...
Ironically, Jerusalem artichokes aren’t artichokes at all and don’t come from Jerusalem. They are actually the “tuber” of a perennial flower in the aster family and are a variety of sunflower. This gnarly root is frequently marketed under the...
Most American consumers may be unfamiliar with jícama. Cookbook author, Laurel Robertson once called it “a stranger in the produce section.” She had a good feeling about this unusual looking root, however, and brought it home. Discovering its subtle taste,...
Jackfruit is the world’s largest tree fruit, averaging between 15-30 pounds each. The national fruit of Bangladesh and Indonesia, the jackfruit’s fragrant green exterior is covered in knobby bumps. Inside, the flesh has been compared to pineapple, melon,...
