June 12, 2020

Fruits

What is a Fig? A fig is a tree-grown fruit originating from the Middle East and Asia.  Figs are purple or green-skinned, somewhat pear-shaped fruits from the fig tree.  The insides of figs are usually a bright reddish-orange flesh filled with seeds, all surrounded by a yellowy-white pith.  Their skins are thin and delicate and

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June 12, 2020

Dairy

What Is Ricotta Cheese? Ricotta cheese is a very soft, white cheese that originates from Italy and resembles a grainy, thick cream. It is made by boiling the whey that is left over when other cheeses are made. While it can be made from the milk of any animal, it is commonly made with cow’s

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June 12, 2020

Fruits

What is Yuzu? Yuzu is a shrub or tree-grown citrus fruit grown in China, Japan, Korea, and Tibet.  It is sometimes called the Japanese lemon.  Yuzu has a bright yellow rind, yellow flesh inside, and large seeds toward the center of the fruit.  The fruit is similar in size to a tangerine, but its rind

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June 12, 2020

Fruits

What is Pomegranate? Pomegranates are shrub-grown fruits grown throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean region.  A pomegranate is round and typically red or reddish-brown in color.  The inside of a pomegranate is both juicy and crunchy.  Pomegranate can be found fresh, frozen, dried, or in juice form.  What Does Pomegranate Taste Like? Pomegranate seeds vary

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June 12, 2020

Fruits, Chiles

What Is A Chipotle Chile? A Chipotle chile is a type of dry pepper that is a dark brown on the outside and has very wrinkly rough skin. Chipotle peppers are jalapeños that turn red as they ripen and are harvested, dried, and smoked for many days. These peppers are usually sold ground, whole, or

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