Recipes

Scallions go by many names, including green onions, spring onions, salad onions, green shallots, and onion sticks. The flavor is less intense than an onion and the plant actually never forms a bulb. Storage Tips If not stored properly scallions can turn quickly. Fortunately, storing them is a snap. Fill a jar with about an […]

The term soft-rind squash (or “summer squash”) encompasses zucchini, patty pan squash, crookneck squash, and the common yellow straightneck squash.Summer squashes are harvested when immature and their rind is soft and edible. Just like the tomato, squash is commonly referred to as a vegetable, when botanically it’s really a fruit! Varieties Zucchini squash is a […]

There are two types of commercially available persimmons. They are distinguishable by their shape. Hachiya: This type of persimmon makes up approximately 90 percent of the available fruit. It is identifiable by its acorn like shape. This persimmon is tart until it becomes soft ripe. Hachiyas must be fully ripe to be enjoyed, which means a […]

Rosemary is an herb with evergreen, needle-like leaves. Its leaves are highly aromatic and are commonly used to flavor mediterranean dishes. Storage Tips Herbs in a plastic clamshell package actually keep well for a few days in the clamshell package in the refrigerator. If your herbs didn’t come in a clamshell package, trim the stems […]

Turnip greens are the edible leaves of the turnip root. They resemble mustard greens in flavor and are a common side dish in the southeastern U.S. Storage Tips Turnip greens can be stored in a plastic bag in the fridge. Nutrition Turnip greens are an incredibly nutrient dense vegetable. One cup cooked has only 29 […]

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Tomatillos are round, typically green fruits that grow in an inedible, paper-like husk. They range in size from a golf ball to a tennis ball and have a tart flavor that’s familiar to anyone who’s ever eaten an authentic Mexican salsa verde. Domesticated by the Aztecs around 800 BCE, tomatillos are a member of the […]

In the United States, you can’t call something “organic” without having it certified according to a strict set of regulations called the “National Organic Program.” Whenever you see the “USDA Organic” seal, that means that food has been certified to conform to this set of legal definitions and rules. Our Health and Our Childrens’ Health […]

Mint is an aromatic herb that comes in numerous varieties. Two of the most common varieties include spearmint and peppermint, which both have a refreshing, sweet flavor, and a cool aftertaste. Storage Tips If your mint came in a plastic clamshell container, just pop that right in the refrigerator. Your mint should last over a […]

Mangoes are stone fruits that account for about half of all of the tropical fruits produced worldwide. They vary in size and color but usually have a sweet yellow-orange flesh, covering a large, fibrous pit. (Read more about mangoes on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Store mangoes at room temperature for even ripening. Ripe mangoes will keep […]

Blueberries are indigenous to North America and have been growing in the wild for over 13,000 years. In 2006, U.S. production was an estimated 536 million pounds! (Read more on the Blueberry Council website.) Storage Tips Store unwashed berries in the refrigerator. Use quickly, as fresh organic berries are not sprayed with anti-fungal agents. They […]

Bok Choy is a chinese leaf vegetable, related to the western cabbage. It can be eaten raw or cooked and has been cultivated in China for over 6,000 years! (Read more at Fruits & Veggies More Matters.) Preparation Remove the bottom end of the bok choy plant and carefully rinse each leaf under cold water. […]

Parsnips are a root vegetable that originated in Eurasia. They closely resemble carrots but are paler in color and have a slightly sweeter flavor. Parsnips were actually used to sweeten jams and cakes in Europe before sugar became widely available. (Read more on Fruits & Veggies More Matters) Storage Tips Store root veggies in a […]

The lychee is a small tropical fruit, native to China. The edible portion is white and translucent, and is covered by a red, leathery rind. (Read more on Wikipedia.) Nutrition Aside from being an excellent source of vitamin C, lychees also contain a good amount of copper. Copper is an essential trace mineral that our […]