Grocery Guides

Grocery Guides

Why you should eat summer vegetables with your meals Summer vegetables add a splash of color to your meals and are healthy fillers. Chances are, you may not get your recommended daily nutrients without these…...

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What are black eyed peas? A black eyed pea is a variety of cowpea that is part of the bean and pea family. It's interesting to note that despite the name, black eyed peas actually…...

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What are mung beans? Mung beans are small olive-green colored beans that belong to the legume family of the Vigna radiata species. They are also known as the green gram, moong bean, or monggo. They come from an…...

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What is salsify? Salsify is a root vegetable with large, broad leaves that expand above the ground and features a long black root that grows beneath the earth. The thick interior of the root in the edible…...

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What are sweet onions? With sweet onions, the name says it all. They are onions that add lots of flavor without the strong flavor of other onion varieties. Even those who don't usually like onions…...

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What is taro? Known for its edible and starchy root, taro has a mild sweet taste and a similar texture to potatoes but with many more nutritional benefits. Sometimes called elephant ears (not to be confused with…...

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What is tarragon? Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a green leafy herb with a distinctive taste and many uses across different cuisines. Its flavor is that of mint, vanilla, pepper, and eucalyptus combined and is often…...

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What is tatsoi? As part of the Brassica family, tatsoi is a mustard green vegetable. It's a type of Chinese cabbage and goes by a few other names, including: Tatsoi Tat soy Spinach mustard Spoon mustard…...

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What are tomatoes? The tomato is a popular produce item. Botanically, it’s not a vegetable at all, but a fruit—technically, it’s a berry. But because it has such a low sugar content, we treat it…...