Closeup of sliced cucumbers in a glass atop a cutting board illustrates blog "Are Cucumbers Berries?"

Are Cucumbers Berries?

As you might have noticed from previous posts, in the food world, things aren’t always what they seem. For example, can you answer with total certainty the question “Are cucumbers Berries?” Read on to discover the answer! Are Cucumbers Berries? Yes! Cucumbers are berries. While you probably associate the word “berry”’ with raspberries or blackberries,…

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Are Veggies Protein?

Everyone knows that veggies are packed with nutrients like vitamins and minerals. But what about proteins? Here, we discuss if veggies are proteins and other interesting food facts.  Are Veggies Protein? When you think of the nutrients that veggies contain, you probably think of vitamins (like the vitamin A in carrots) or minerals (like the…

Photo of bell peppers illustrates blog: "Are Bell Peppers Nightshades?"

Are Bell Peppers Nightshades?

If you are a fan of bell peppers, you might have asked yourself at some point if these fruits can be classified as nightshades. Well, wonder no more, because in today’s post, we tackle this and other questions about bell peppers. Are Bell Peppers Nightshades? We’ll unpack this in greater detail below, but the short…

Photo of plate of picadillo illustrates blog: "Is Picadillo Mexican or Cuban?"

Is Picadillo Mexican or Cuban?

Picadillo is popular all over Latin America and beyond. However, some people believe that picadillo was invented either in Mexico or Cuba. So which is the right answer? Keep reading to find out. Is Picadillo Mexican or Cuban? The answer is… neither. The origins of picadillo are too fuzzy to pinpoint with precision. And while…