March 9, 2021

Herbs

What is thyme? Thyme is a type of herb that hails from the Mediterranean. The herb itself is a long stem with small leaves. The leaves are dark green in color. When cooking with thyme, the whole stems can be added to food and then taken out before serving, or chopped thyme can be added as

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March 4, 2021

Fruits, Salsa

Avocado is a popular ingredient in a number of different cuisines around the world, but Mexican cooking uses avocado in many different recipes. Avocados bring a mild, creamy flavor to Mexican dishes, which compliment rich and spicy flavors that are popular in the country’s cuisine. Two popular avocado condiments in Mexico are avocado salsa and

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February 24, 2021

Kitchen Tools

What is a knife?  A knife is a type of kitchen tool used to cut food items into smaller pieces. There are different varieties of knives used to cut different foods with varying textures. Knives have been around since ancient times, and have been modernized for different uses in the kitchen.  Knives have a metal

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February 22, 2021

Vegetables

What are carrots? Carrots are a root vegetable that grows from the ground. The tops of the carrots, which are exposed to the air, are long and green, with a similar look to parsley. Under the surface of the soil grows the carrot, which is commonly long and orange. Carrots are cylindrical, thin at the

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February 22, 2021

Nuts

What are almonds? Almonds are a type of nut that grows from an almond tree. Technically, almonds aren’t really nuts at all but are seeds from the inside of the fruit of the almond tree. When on the tree, the almond’s fruit is green and oblong. The fruit is a stone fruit, like cherries, apricots,

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