Pears are a member of the rose family of plants (Rosaceae), which, in addition to roses includes apples, apricots, cherries, chokeberry,...

As a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, the watermelon is related to the cantaloupe, squash, pumpkin, and cucumber. There are between...

Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known. It was used in ancient Egypt not only as a beverage flavoring and medicine, but also as an...

Arugula is a member of the Brassica, or Cruciferous family of vegetables, which includes Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, and...

Apricots are relatives to peaches however they are a bit smaller and not as juicy. They are enjoyed as a fresh fruit but are also enjoyed...

Although tomatoes are fruits in a botanical sense, they don't have the dessert quality sweetness of other fruits. Cooking tempers the...

The strawberry has become the most popular berry fruit in the world and should be eaten at least 3-4 times per week to achieve maximum...

Artichokes were used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for their medicinal and health benefiting qualities. Today, globe artichoke...

While approximately 300 varieties of asparagus have been noted, only 20 are edible. Asparagus has an almost 2000 year history of...

Radishes have been cultivated for thousands of years. The many different varieties of radishes all belong to the same family, Brassica. ...

Sweet potatoes are native to Central and South America and are considered one of the oldest root vegetables.   They vary in skin and...

Garlic is a member of the lily or Allium family, which also includes onions and leeks.  With their unique combination of flavonoids...

Broccoli was originally from Italy where it developed from wild cabbage. Broccoli was introduced to the United States by Italian...

Oranges originated thousands of years ago in Asia. In the 16th century Spanish explorers are responsible for bringing oranges to Florida,...

Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They are from the same species as cannabis however they contain only trace...

Technically olives are classified as a fruit from the Olea europea tree. They have been cultivated in parts of the Mediterranean for at...

The ancient Greeks held parsley to be sacred, using it to adorn victors of athletic contests and for decorating the tombs of the...

American Indians enjoyed cranberries cooked and sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Cranberries were also used by the Indians...

The word pomegranate means “apple with many seeds”. No other fruit has the architecture of a pomegranate with the numerous seeds all...

Figs grow on the ficus tree, which is a member of the mulberry family. Figs can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans who...