Editorial ChefThe bamboo shoot also known as the bamboo sprout is the edible shoots of many bamboo species common in many Asian dishes and broths. This is particularly in China, Taiwan, Japan, and other South-East Asian …
Hazelnut the Things of Nutella
Hazelnut also known as cobnut or filbert nut according to the species is the nut of the hazel tree. The nuts are spherical to oval in shape. They measure about 15 to 25 mm long …
Sweet Potato Morning Glory Root Veggie
The sweet potato also known as kumara is a delicious plant from the morning glory family. It produces large starchy, sweet tubers or root vegetables. The plant is primarily grown for its tuberous root although …
Brushing up on Your Sesame Seeds Moments
Sesame is a flowering plant also known as benne that is grown for its edible seeds. The world’s largest growers of this plant are India, China, Nigeria, Myanmar, and Tanzania. It is an important ingredient in …
Here’s the Bay Leaf Herb, the Fragrance of the Ancient Greeks
The bay leaf is generally an aromatic leaf used to impart a distinct flavor and fragrance into a dish through cooking. There are several varieties of trees which these leaves can be gotten from either …
Meet the Clove, the Aromatic Spice of the Sultans
The clove tree is a tree that can grow up to about 8 to 12 meters tall. It bears broad leaves and a flower bud that starts out pale and gradually turns green then red …
Delicious Pecan Nuts and More Culinary Facts
Pecan refers broadly to any nut that requires a stone to crack. In our case, we are referring to a nut of the hickory species that is native to Mexico and the southern United States. It is …
Almond Nuts for Great Nutrition and Health
The Almond nut which is more of a drupe than a nut is a seed of a tree of the same name. It is closely related to peach, plum, and cherry. It is native to the Middle East, North …
Enjoying the Sweetness of the Bell Pepper Today
The bell pepper is a fruit that is also known as sweet pepper or just pepper. Another well-known name is capsicum. It is not to be confused with the other black or white peppercorns which are also …
Know Your Eggplant, the Edible Fruit of the Nightshade
Eggplant is also known as brinjal in South Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia regions. In Europe, it is more commonly known using the French term aubergine. This plant is a variety of the nightshade …