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Arugula
Arugula is a member of the Brassica, or Cruciferous family of vegetables, which includes Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, and...
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Cranberries
American Indians enjoyed cranberries cooked and sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Cranberries were also used by the Indians...
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Jan 14, 20203 min read


Pears
Pears are a member of the rose family of plants (Rosaceae), which, in addition to roses includes apples, apricots, cherries, chokeberry,...
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Jan 14, 20202 min read


Pomegranates
The word pomegranate means “apple with many seeds”. No other fruit has the architecture of a pomegranate with the numerous seeds all...
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Jan 14, 20202 min read


Figs
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...
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Jan 14, 20202 min read


Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkins, and their seeds, are native to the Americas. Pumpkin seeds were a celebrated food among many Native American tribes, who...
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Jan 14, 20202 min read


Dark Chocolate
The cocoa bean, also cacao bean or simply cocoa is the dried and fully fermented fatty seed of Theobroma cacao, from which cocoa...
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Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, along with cauliflower, kale, broccoli, cabbage and turnip...
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Jan 14, 20202 min read


Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit is native to China. They were brought to New Zealand by missionaries in the early 20th century. Kiwifruit is named in honor of...
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Jan 14, 20202 min read


Kale
There are several varieties of kale which include curly kale, ornamental kale, and dinosaur (or Lacinato or Tuscan) kale, all of which...
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Jan 14, 20202 min read


Ginger
The spice ginger is the underground rhizome of the ginger plant. The flesh of the ginger rhizome can be yellow, white or red in color,...
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Jan 14, 20202 min read


Cucumbers
In a technical sense, cucumbers are actually fruits, not vegetables (because they contain seeds). All cucumbers belong to the botanical...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read


Apples
In the northern hemisphere, apple season begins at the end of summer and lasts until early winter. Apples available at other times have...
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Jan 13, 20203 min read


Mint
There are about 25 different species of mints, while peppermint and spearmint are the most widely known. Peppermint leaves are especially...
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Blueberries
Most species of blueberries are native to North America. However, there are many different varieties throughout many regions of the...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read


Eggplant
Eggplant, or aubergine as it is called in France, is a vegetable long prized for its beauty as well as its unique taste and texture....
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Jan 13, 20203 min read


Apricots
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...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read


Summer Squash
Summer squashes belong to the Cucurbitaceae family of plants and are relatives of winter squashes (including pumpkins), melons (including...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read


Raspberries
Raspberries belong to the rose (Rosaceae) family of plants, which also includes apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries, loquats,...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read


Basil
Basil is a highly fragrant plant whose leaves are used as a seasoning herb for many different types of foods. The round, often pointed...
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Jan 13, 20202 min read
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