Lychees are native to Southeast Asia. Sometimes known as the Chinese Cherry, they are actually not related to cherries at all, but are eaten in a similar way. No larger than 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, they have a tough, inedible skin with a small seed inside. Their...
Lovage is a tall growing perennial whose leaves resemble celery in appearance and taste. Lovage leaves and seeds are used as a flavoring in Southern European cuisines.
The Lotus Root is an ivory colored vegetable that has ten air pockets inside that, when crosscut, resemble snowflakes. Chefs like to make a lacy garnish of lotus roots, but there’s a lot more to them than their appearance. Low in calories, high in vitamins,...
Loquat fruits are very delicate. Ranging in color from yellow to a creamy orange, these little beauties grow in clusters. Inside, they’re tender and juicy with a flavor that has been described as a blend between a plum, pineapple and apricot. But hurry –...
A major crop in Southeast Asia, the longan is related to the lychee and rambutan. Just use both your thumbs’ nails to press the thin shell open. Remove the pit, then pop the sweet fruit into your mouth for a quick snack. Known in China as the...
