What is it? Carrots rainbow mix are considered a biennial plant in the umbel lifer family, and they are part of the root family, more specifically the taproot. The carrots can be found in a wide variety of colors, such as orange, yellow, white, and purple. Where does it grow? Carrots are grown in the…
Root Vegetables
Root vegetables have been used in recipes all over the world due to their low cost, nutritious value, accessibility, and they store well. There are numerous root vegetables to explore beyond the carrot, potato, onion, and beet. Though, sometimes they might not be the most attractive items in the grocery store, but they are worth…
Plant Based Diets
There are many types of plant based diets you can eat. Some are based on cultural and religious beliefs, and others choose them for their health benefits. All of these diets/lifestyle habits are good because they focus on consuming high amounts of fruits & vegetables. Vegan: Excludes all animal products, especially meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, and dairy…
Plantain
What is it? Plantains can best be described as a large green banana. Inside the fruit is a pale yellow color and the texture is more firm than a banana. Unlike, a banana, plantains are only suitable to eat when cooked. They are not sweet like bananas, but instead have a bland vegetable taste. Where…
How much Fruit and Vegetables Should I Eat?
We all need to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Even my do dog eats them. But if you are wondering how much fruit and veggies should we be consuming per day it’s okay. That’s not an easy guess either. Four, five, more? If you don’t know how many servings, don’t worry as you are…
Roasted Parmesan Fennel
Fennel is a delicious vegetable that smells exactly like black liquorice. Do you remember what that is? No? Well, why don’t you try it. Even, though if you don’t like the taste of black liquorice, you will love the taste of this roasted fennel. Kids will love the taste. Be aware that fennel tends to…
Fennel
What is it? Fennel is a vegetable with 3 main edible parts: bulb, foliage, and seed. The bulb is white and in my opinion, it is the best part of the plant when cooked (see recipe below). The green foliage of the fennel resembles celery and dill. Typically, the fennel you find in the local…
Pumelo
What is it? The pumelo fruit s very similar to a grapefruit with the exception of its color. It is a fairly large citrus fruit, weighing in between 2–4 lb or 1–2 kg and its size in diameter can reach 6–10 inches (or 15–25 cm) once fully grown. This citrus fruit has much thicker rind…
Persimmon
What is it? This is a fuyu persimmon. It is a delicious sweet fruit Where does it grow? Persimmons grow on trees. They are grown in Asian countries, mainly China according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. How to eat it? Fuyu Persimmons should only be eaten when they are ripe….
Roasted Golden Beet Recipe
Golden beets are much, much milder in flavor than red beets. When eating it, the wonderful taste will confuse many. Be prepared to wait or use a slow cooker, as they take time. In the end, it’s well worth it because they are delicious. You might play a little game and make your guests guess….