All About…Watercress
Fancy Greens
What is it?
A water-growing plant, watercress is an often-overlooked, leafy green food source in the same family as mustard and cabbage, giving it a distinctly spicy, peppery, pungent flavor. An attractive, succulent plant, watercress...
Dandelions: Weeds or Edibles?
Early in the spring when there is still a slight chill in the air I walk out behind the barn here in MD, my happy place of which I call home with a small spade,...
All About…Kumquats
Mini Citrus
What is it?
Not much bigger than a grape, one of the more unique aspects of the kumquat is that it's the only citrus you can eat whole, skin and all. The paper-thin skin is...
All About…Plantains!
Not Bananas
What is it?
So, yes, technically a fruit, plantains are more often categoried as a vegetable as in many countries it is prepared more like a vegetable than a fruit. They're not eaten raw, but...
All About…Chestnuts
"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire ..." Turns out, that's a real thing! Who knew? We've got the inside scoop on CHESTNUTS! What's the big deal, how to cook 'em, and tasty recipes!
Celebrate National Dairy Month!
In 1937, grocer organizations sponsored “National Milk Month” as a way to distribute extra milk during the warmer months of the year. Two years later, June officically became designated ast "National Dairy Month."
Adding one...
All About…Finger Limes
"Finger Limes"??
What is it?
Yeah, sounds a little bit weird. Finger Limes are a type of tiny citrus—microcitrus actually—native to Australia. So called for their smooth, pebbled skin (sometimes green) and finger-like shape. Although they are...
All About…Microgreens!
Confused about Microgreens? What are they? What do I do with them? Why should I eat them and why are they so tiny? We've got the scoop!
All About…Aronia Berries!
What are Aronia Berries?
Also known as, Chokeberries, (their PR guy suggested a name change was the first thing in order. Farmers and cultivators agreed.) Aronia berries are the fruit of a deciduous shrub that is...
Hops Tea (for a good night’s sleep!)
If you think of beer when you hear "hops," you are not alone! Hops are commonly used in beer, but they have lots of other applications as well. As you may have guessed, one of...
