July 21, 2020

Vegetables

What is Lotus Root? Lotus root is a vegetable that comes from the rootstalk of the Indian lotus flower.  Lotus root has fibrous brown skin with hard ends, a white interior, and lace-like holes throughout the center of the lotus root.  The interior texture has a starchy, juicy quality, similar to a potato, with a

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July 21, 2020

Vegetables

What are White Mushrooms? White mushrooms, also called button mushrooms, are the youngest mushroom of its family.  People classify white mushrooms as one of the most common and popular mushrooms available in the United States.  This mushroom has a short white stem, round white cap, and white interior.  The mushroom cap may feel smooth or

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July 21, 2020

Vegetables

What are Cremini Mushrooms? Cremini mushrooms, also called baby bella mushrooms, are an immature mushroom.  When left to mature, this mushroom turns into a portobello mushroom.  Cremini mushrooms have short white stems, rounded brown caps, and white interiors.  The mushroom caps typically have a slight texture which may be a lighter or darker brown.  Quality

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July 21, 2020

Fruits

What is Grapefruit? A grapefruit is a citrus fruit hybrid originating from Barbados.  Fresh grapefruits are large, between 4 to 6 inches in diameter.  The fruit has a yellow or orange rind, a thick white pith, and red, pink, or yellow fruit inside.  Some varieties of grapefruit have seeds while others do not.  Ripe grapefruit

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July 20, 2020

Vegetables

What are Morel Mushrooms? A morel mushroom, also called a Morchella, is a wild mushroom found in North America and Europe.  They are usually cone-shaped and have a hollow white stem and a textured brown cap.  The mushroom cap has a ridged, honeycomb-like texture that may be light or dark brown.  Morel mushrooms have a

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