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Global Ingredients

Slaw and Order

The hard-working, humble cabbage is high in vitamin K, antioxidants, and fiber, not to mention that it is also versatile, long-lasting, and inexpensive. Like all plants in the...

Global Ingredients

Wild Fennel

For centuries, Mediterranean cultures have used fennel as both a flavor enhancer and a health tonic. Throughout the region, fennel is a popular ingredient in soups, stews, and...

Global Ingredients

Hominy Sweet Hominy

Pozole, popular in Mexico and across the Southwestern United States, is a corn stew often served at ceremonies and celebrations. Because the soup consists primarily of hominy –...

Global Ingredients

Tenerumi, the Sicilian Sensation

During the summer in Sicily, tenerumi, the leaves of a Sicilian zucchini, take over outdoor markets. Tenerumi fits in the category of a leafy green vegetable. It is...

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How To Navigate The Farmers Market

To get freshly picked fruits and veggies, we used to have to journey out into the countryside and find farm stands. Not anymore. These days, local farmers are...

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The Spore, The Merrier

Mushrooms have been used in Chinese and Japanese medicine for centuries. Though more commonly known in the West as a way of adding flavor to recipes, in recent...

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When Sea Plus Could Be a Minus

Choosing healthy and environmentally safe seafood has become, surprisingly, a daunting task. The negative impact of pollutants such as PCBs and mercury in seafood has been dogging the...

Healthy Habits

Warm Up To Frozen Fruit

Frozen fruits shouldn’t be overlooked. They are picked at their peak ripeness and flash frozen almost immediately, so we're able to enjoy the best of the season year-round....