Editorial ChefThe mango is an edible juicy, fleshy stone fruit of a tropical tree of the same name. It is native to South Asia but is now grown worldwide. It is also the national fruit of countries such …
Introduction to Tarragon Culinary Herb
French tarragon, dragonwort, or Estragon, is a species of perennial herb in the sunflower family. It is cultivated for medicinal and culinary purposes. The leaves are used as an aromatic culinary herb that resembles Anise. Russian tarragon and …
Turmeric for Culinary Uses Explained
Also known as Indian Saffron, Turmeric is a root herb most popular in Asia where it is used as a dye, for its medicinal properties for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties. For our purposes, it …
Get to Know More About Rice Today
Rice is an extremely popular staple food that so happens to be a cereal grain. It is the seed of a grass species with lots of Asian or African varieties. It is most popularly grown in Asia …
Overview of Cilantro (Coriander leaves)
Cilantro, also known as coriander leaves, fresh coriander, dhania, or Chinese parsley is an annual herb grown more specifically for its fresh leaves and dried seeds. It is native to Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and …
Meet Cayenne Pepper the Culinary Spice
The cayenne pepper is known by several names which include the Guinea spice, cow-horn pepper, red hot chili pepper, aleva, bird pepper, or red pepper. Guessing from the names, cayenne pepper is a very hot …
Overview of Parsley Culinary Herb
Parsley is a fragrant rich biennial herb is native to the Mediterranean region more precisely the regions around southern Italy, Greece, Algeria, and Tunisia. It is widely cultivated as a herb, spice, and vegetable depending on the demands of …
Great Things to Know About the Potato
The potato is one of the world’s most widely known and relatively cheap staple food. It is a starchy perennial root vegetable originating in Central America. Along with other foods such as pasta, rice, wheat, or maize meal, the potato …
Here’s What Everyone Must Know About the Banana
The banana is a sweet starchy, energy-rich edible fruit. It is basically classified as a berry. The fruit comes in various sizes, colors, and textures. It is usually elongated and usually yellow in color when ripe. …
Culinary Details About Collard Greens
Collard greens are leafy green vegetables closely related to kale and cabbage but are non-heading crops grown for their nutritious leaves. It is also related to other vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, swiss chard, arugula, kohlrabi, and Brussels sprouts. The leafy vegetable …