Horseradish is a root vegetable with a strong, pungent flavor, often used in various ways to season dishes. According to HorseRadish.org, it is harvested in spring and fall, and is grated a [...]
Mache (Valerianella locusta) is a type of lettuce that is part of the Valerianaceae family. This small annual plant originated from the temperate zones of Europe and is now a major crop of [...]
Lima beans are the large, kidney-shaped, edible seeds of the Phaseolus lunatus plant. Though also known by the name “butter bean”, certain regions use the name to designate a smaller variet [...]
Cress (Lepidium sativum) are fast-growing, edible herbs believed to have originated from Iran. Cress is often called “garden cress” to distinguish it from other plants that share the same n [...]
Also called Chinese parsley or cilantro, coriander is an aromatic herb that has a distinct smell. It has lacy, shiny leaves that are soft and thin. It’s widely used as a culinary ingr [...]
Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa) are sweet root vegetables closely related to parsley and carrots. These hardy biennial plants are native to Eurasia and were first cultivated by the Romans. Prio [...]
Eating vegetables is good for the body and the mind, especially leafy ones such as spinach and broccoli. If, however, you are seeking an alternative to these greens that is as delicious and [...]
The American Heart Association has just issued some curious advice to cardiologists, saying that people should stop consuming butter and replace it with vegetable oils instead. While it’s n [...]
Each year, over 10 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer, one million of them are Americans. While there is a common misconception that whether or not you will get cancer is pr [...]
In a significant victory for consumer safety — and a devastating blow to Monsanto — California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has declared that [...]
