From bright garnishes to bold marmalades, kumquats bring sweet-tart punch to menus all winter long. Here’s how Boston kitchens can make the most of them. What Is a Kumquat? Kumquats are bite-sized citrus fruits that you eat whole—peel and all. The peel is sweet and...
If you’re searching for a unique, nutrient-dense addition to your diet, look no further than the wing bean. Also known as Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, this fascinating legume is a staple in many Southeast Asian cuisines and is gaining popularity worldwide due to...
Quenepa, also known as Spanish lime or genip, is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America. Quenepa is a small, round fruit with a tough, green or yellowish skin that encloses a juicy, translucent flesh. The flavor of the...
Passion fruit, also known as Passiflora edulis, is a tropical fruit native to South America. It is renowned for its unique flavor and vibrant appearance. The fruit has a round or oval shape, with thick, wrinkled purple or yellow skin. Inside, the fruit contains a...
If you’ve ever spotted a head of pale butter-yellow leaves delicately freckled with wine-red spots, you’ve met Radicchio Variegato di Castelfranco IGP. Nicknamed the “orchid lettuce” for its rosette shape and painterly pattern, this specialty chicory from Castelfranco...
Green Thai chili peppers, also known as Thai bird’s eye peppers, are small, fiery peppers widely used in Thai cuisine. They have a vibrant green color and a high heat level, ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 Scoville heat units. These peppers add a distinctive...
