Veggies

Okra

Okra comes from a large vegetable plant thought to be of African origin, and it was brought to the United States three centuries ago by African slaves. The…

Onion – All Varieties

What’s New and Beneficial About Onions The flavonoids in onion tend to be more concentrated in the outer layers of the flesh. To maximize your health benefits, peel…

Potatoes

Red potatoes are a firm, thin skinned vegetable perfect for many recipes. Current Facts: Of the more than five thousand varieties of potatoes in the world, the most…

Radish

Summer Radish Radishes have often been dismissed as decoration and garnish. They are actually members of the cruciferous vegetable family so eat the greens. Because they vary in…

Squash

Squash may have been first cultivated in Mesoamerica some 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. Squash was one of the “Three Sisters” planted by Native Americans. The Three Sisters…

Tomatoes

The tomato is a sprawling plant in the nightshade family widely cultivated for its edible fruit. Savory in flavor (and accordingly termed a vegetable), the fruit of most…

Turnips

Turnips grow wild in Siberia and have been eaten since prehistoric times. Rutabagas are a cross between cabbage and turnip. Turnips are easy to grow if sown in…