Most people associate oregano with Italian and Hispanic dishes, but actually, the herb originates in Northern Europe where it grows in the wild. Its scientific name is Origanum vulgare, and to the ancient Greeks it was considered the "joy of the mountain". In fact, it gets its … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Peas
Peas are part of the legume family. Grown in pods, peas are packed with nutrition. There are basically three types: garden peas, snow peas, and snap peas. The first variety are green (garden) peas or Pisum sativum, whose pods are more fibrous and often not eaten. Their pods … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Radishes
Most of us know radishes as those red outlined white discs in our salads. But radishes come in a variety of shapes and colors. These root vegetables can be red, purple, even blackish in color. Most are roundish in shape with a thin stringy root at the end. But some are more … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Pumpkin and Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkins are great for so much more than just carving! They offer many wonderful ways for them to be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet too. The flesh of the pumpkin can be used to make pies as well as soups and stews. The pumpkin seeds are also edible and sometimes are called … [Read more...]
Storing Potatoes
Potatoes are a mainstay for meals because they are so versatile, not to mention delicious when prepared correctly. Americans always believed potatoes were a commercial crop until the influx of Irish Immigrants came and turned the Americans on to the art of potato growing and … [Read more...]
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