Ingredients like bell peppers can confuse food and plant lovers alike. With that in mind, in today’s post we tell you if a bell pepper is a fruit or a vegetable and provide an easy method to tell the difference between these two botanical categories. Fruits vs Vegetables In a previous post, we talked at…
You have probably heard about white rice, brown rice, and black rice. But what about yellow rice? In today’s post, we take a closer look at the history behind this staple of many cuisines around the world. What Is Yellow Rice? As you might have guessed, yellow rice is well… yellow. However, there’s an important…
Garlic can do wonders for your pasta or bread. But what about its health benefits? For example, Is garlic good for your heart? Keep reading to learn some interesting, science-backed facts about garlic. Is Garlic Good for Your Heart? Humans have been using garlic for thousands of years, and for good reason. In addition to…
Juicy, fresh, and always enticing, pineapples are one of the world’s favorite fruits. But do you know how to tell if a pineapple is ripe? Keep reading to learn this and other interesting facts about pineapples. How To Tell If a Pineapple Is Ripe? While pineapple hails from tropical and subtropical America, this fruit is…
Not even the most hardened food lovers can avoid shedding a tear when they chop onions. But why does this happen? In this post, we explain why onions make you cry, along with other interesting facts about onions. Why Do Onions Make You Cry? In a way, onions make us cry to discourage us from…
In a previous post, we talked about the history of furikake, a popular dry Japanese condiment. But can furikake go bad? Keep reading to discover the answer. What Is Furikake? Simply put, furikake is dry seasoning that the Japanese love to sprinkle over foods like rice, fish, or vegetables. While the ingredients of furikake may…
Throughout history, potatoes have been shown to be remarkably resilient and versatile. But can potatoes go bad? And if they do, how to tell? Keep reading to discover the answers. Can Potatoes Go Bad? Potatoes are one of the world’s most famous vegetables, and for good reason: There are many ways to prepare them and…
It’s no secret that fresh food is the best food, and artichokes are no exception to this simple truth. With that in mind, in this article, we explain when artichokes are in season, along with other interesting facts about artichokes. When Are Artichokes in Season? Artichokes are large perennial plants native to the western and…
You know sesame seeds: after all, burger buns wouldn’t be the same without these tiny, slightly crunchy, oil-rich seeds. But where do they come from? Where Do Sesame Seeds Come From? Sesame seeds come from an annual plant known as sesamum indicum, or benne. Since antiquity, benne has been grown for its seeds, which are…