Vegetables and Fruits

Bamboo shoot is something that you don’t cook every day. Maybe some of you didn’t even know that bamboo shoots are edible! Bamboo shoot is yummy. Ask a panda! I’m sure they will agree! But kidding aside, bamboo shoot is something you should give a try (if you haven’t tried it yet!).  I think you …

Pineapple is such an amazing tropical fruit. It has a refreshing, tangy sweet taste that reminds you of that day, a sunny day on the beach. I know you would love to have some right now! I bet you got the whole fruit in your kitchen right now and you’re just not sure if it’s …

Coriander, also called cilantro, is a popular herb used for garnishes, salads, dips, and much more. If you don’t have it at the moment, you could use some coriander substitute in your dishes to copy, if not improve, its taste! Coriander is a lemony leafy herb that is popular in Mexican cuisine. They are usually …

Come to think of it; coconut is not a nut! It is a stone fruit (or a drupe in some fancy botany term)! Coconut is an amazing fruit that has a lot of use! In the tropics, it’s called many names about the number of uses it has!In the tropics, it’s sometimes referred to as …

Have you ever heard of taro? What does taro taste like? If you’re concern with these questions, then you come in the right place. I never heard of taro until my friend introduced it to me one day. Since I found the root crop a bit foreign, I’m kind of hesitant to try its taste. …

Kimchi is a great dish. Though not all people may agree with the taste. But most people who like spicy food and veggie are in for a treat! Kimchi is a staple food in Korea. Kimchi making, according to history, dates back to the 3rd century! Imagine how well they have preserved this traditional recipe! …

We all know that rhubarb is a fruit. Wait, wait, is it? Oh, no! It’s one of those nasty tricks played on us! Like the one, they made with tomatoes! They all had us believe that tomato is a vegetable! They are even in the vegetable section of the grocery! But tomatoes are fruits, and …

Baked Beans are a necessity at my house. I cook them at least once a week, and then for any family events we attend or host. Baked Beans are a highly requested item in my household. Whether we’re grilling, baking, or slow-cooking we’ll have baked beans as a side dish. My family loves baked beans, …

Have you ever sliced open an avocado and found yourself trying to finish an unripe fruit? Yes, sometimes it’s hard to know how to tell if an avocado is ripe. The color of the avocado ranges from light green to purple. But sometimes, it doesn’t have to be purple to be ripe!The risk is, if …

Cabbage is a wonderful nutritious vegetable. You can buy it anywhere, it’s not expensive, and there are a lot of ways to cook them! What can you eat it with? Well, if you steam it, you can virtually have it with anything! But what goes well with cabbage? What could cabbage be good for? Can …

You might have wondered what the best answer is if you have been asked for clues on how to pick an eggplant in harvest time. The common thread that runs through responses on this subject matter is an array of ideas about shape, size, type of seeds, the indents and whether it is male or …

Cumin—does that sound familiar to you? If you love Mexican, Indian, Malaysian, or African dishes, then we bet you are well familiar with this well-loved spice! Anyone who loves these international cuisines, then you most probably know how to distinguish its earthy and nutty flavor with a touch of citrus taste. However, not all of …

Lime is a famous citrus fruit closely related to lemons. They are typically green and spherical in shape like its cousin lemon. Lime is a valuable food ingredient popularly used in cocktail mixes and making limeades. Simply knowing how to cut lime wedges is the beginning of many great dishes and awesome drinks. Lime is …

There are a range of foods that are suited for healthy living, and if you are conversant with these, you will love to have them included in your diet as much as possible. Kale is reputed for a range of benefits that have been proven and commonly reported in the world of health. Being exposed …

It is estimated that approximately 25 million people all around the world are negatively influenced by eye-related problems. In reality, doctors have found out that the most common eye ailments are cataracts and macular degeneration that are the main factors resulting in blindness, especially in people over the age of 55. There are many reasons …

Lentil is a fascinating legume that has a high nutritional value. They grow in a pod and is dried after harvest. This gives lentil a low moisture content which is ideal for storing for a long time. The lesser the water, the less likely it is to be a good environment for bacteria to grow. …