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Learn all things grocery from picking produce at its freshest to finding what’s in season. Know the difference between alfalfa and clover sprouts? Or when to get yams vs sweet potatoes? Get answers here.
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Escarole – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is escarole? Escarole is a leafy green vegetable that’s part of the chicory family. That means it’s related to the endive, frisee, and Belgian endive. It’s a popular vegetable in Italian cuisine, and it’s…...
Jun 16, 2021
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Fava Beans – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are fava beans? Pop culture enthusiasts may know about fava beans from Hannibal Lecter's famed line in the 2001 movie Hannibal. Aside from being great with liver and a nice chianti, fava beans are a…...
Jun 16, 2021
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Fennel Bulb – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are fennel bulbs? Fennel bulbs are a type of root vegetable topped with feathery fronds and a bulbous bottom. The fennel family consists of 3 common varieties you’ve probably heard of: wild fennel, bronze…...
Jun 16, 2021
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Fiddlehead Ferns – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are fiddlehead ferns? Fiddlehead ferns are a whimsical vegetable that features curled-up ferns at the tips of their spear shape. They look similar to asparagus and share their sweetness. They snap like a green…...
Jun 16, 2021
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Fingerling Potatoes – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are fingerling potatoes? Unlike conventional spuds, fingerling potatoes are heralded for their petite size, tender skins, heirloom origins, and superb flavor. These root vegetables are elongated in appearance, resembling misshapen fingers, hence the name…...
Jun 17, 2021
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Fresno Peppers – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are Fresno peppers? What looks like a jalapeño but isn’t a jalapeño? The answer: Fresno peppers. In fact, these 2 varieties are so much alike in appearance that even grocery stores often mislabel them.…...
Jun 17, 2021
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Garlic – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is garlic? A plant in the onion (Allium) family, garlic is similar to leeks, shallots, chives, and onions. It comes in a bulb, which is called a garlic clove. Each bulb is comprised of…...
Jun 17, 2021
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Garlic Scapes – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are garlic scapes? Garlic scapes are the stems of the hardneck garlic plant and have buds on their ends. These seasonal vegetables are long, curly green stalks that resemble green beans and are often…...
Jun 17, 2021
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Ghost Pepper – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is a ghost pepper? When looking to add spice and heat to a recipe, a ghost pepper will certainly do the trick. The ghost pepper is also commonly called Bhut Jolokia. It originated in India…...
Jun 17, 2021