General Information Chinese Broccoli is more stem and leaves and virtually no floret, as is the traditional broccoli grown in the United States. Steam the stalks and leaves until tender and...
General Information Despite their name, the most significant exporter of Brazil nuts is not Brazil but Bolivia, where they are called almendras. In Brazil these nuts are called castanhas-do-Para (literally "chestnuts...
General Information The black walnut is native only to North America, specifically the Mississippi drainage basin. Today, the common eastern black walnut is also grown in the Southeast and California. The Black...
General Information This melon, as its name implies, is a touch bitter. It can be sliced and sauteed, deep-fried and stir-fried. The golden yellow seed core is most often removed before...
General Information The red artichoke may be attributed to Keith Mayberry of the University of California. In 1996, Mayberry traveled to Peru, where he collected artichoke plants grown high in the...
General Information Baby purple artichokes are harvested on the stem, which can range from 18 to 22 inches in length. The stem is thick and offers a flavor similar to the...
General Information The Baby Purple, or Fiesole, artichoke is defined by its tulip shaped floret and deep violet-wine colored exterior that fades little when cooked. It is harvested young, at approximately...
