The banana flower is the deep purple/red colored flower which grows at the end of the stem holding a bunch of bananas. A common ingredient in many Asian and tropical cuisines; the flower’s leaves can be used as serving dishes or the whole thing steamed and then...
Domesticated on Papua New Guinea around 8000 BC, bananas moved westward, appearing in African plantations in 650 AD before reaching Europe through Arab trading routes. In the 15th C., Portugese colonists began banana plantations on the Atlantic islands and Brazil,...
Bamboo shoots are native to Asia. There are over 100 varieties of bamboo, but only about ten are grown for their edible shoots, which are harvested as soon as they appear above the ground. Bamboo shoots are wildly popular in China and all over Asia, but are gaining...
When was the last time a baby nurtured you? Let the baby squashes do just that. Whether you choose zucchini, sunburst, or patty pan, these miniature vegetables will provide you with an excellent source of Vitamins A and C and dietary fiber. Round out your menu with...
Baby spinach is typically a flat leaf variety that is harvested when the leaves are young, usually 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Flat leaves are easy to clean and this product is most often marketed as a washed, ready to eat product. Baby spinach is produced all over the...
