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Grocery Guides

What are grape tomatoes? People often confuse grape tomatoes with cherry tomatoes since they are both petite with a sweet aftertaste. But if you look more closely, you’ll notice slight differences between the 2 varieties.…...

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What is iceberg lettuce? The iceberg lettuce—or crisphead lettuce—is a salad staple. It looks like a carbon copy of the cabbage plant from the outside to the inside. But, the iceberg lettuce’s crunch makes it…...

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What is kabocha squash? You’ve heard of squash, but maybe not kabocha squash. So what is kabocha squash? Kabocha squash is a type of winter squash with a hard rind and orange flesh. Unlike summer squash,…...

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What is lacinato kale? Lacinato kale is a leafy green, cruciferous vegetable that’s eaten raw or cooked and used in soups, salads, and baked into crispy kale chips. Some of its nicknames include dinosaur kale (because it…...

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What are heirloom tomatoes? Cherokee Purple, Mexico Midget, Brandywine, Yellow Oxheart—if any of these names sound familiar to you, consider yourself a true aficionado of heirloom tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes are fresh produce that has been around…...

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What is Japanese eggplant? Japanese eggplants are longer, thinner eggplants than their American counterpart—the one you’re used to seeing in grocery stores. They come in a range of shades of purple, including a deep, dark,…...

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What are shallots? Shallots look like miniature, elongated onions, which makes sense because shallots are related to their well-known allium family counterparts: onions, garlic, and chives. While the onion is known for its biting heat…...

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What are serrano peppers? Serrano peppers are often compared to the jalapeno pepper. Both are popular peppers with a variety of uses. However, the most notable difference is the level of spice. Compared to the jalapeno,…...

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What is savoy cabbage? Savoy cabbage, sometimes referred to as "curly cabbage," is a variety of cabbage with distinctive crinkly leaves and a rich emerald green color. The leaves are tender yet crunchy, which makes…...