June 12, 2020

Fruits

What is an Olive? Olives are small oblong fruits from the olive tree usually found in the Mediterranean countries.  While there are different varieties, two of the most common are green and black olives, which are the same kind of olive at different points of ripeness when picked.  Olives usually come jarred after being brined

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June 12, 2020

Nuts

What is Hazelnut? Hazelnut is a round nut that comes from a specific set of trees grown around the world.  Some people call hazelnuts filberts or filbert nuts.  Hazelnuts have a brown shell with a brown-colored inside.  They usually have a creamy, but still crunchy texture.  Hazelnuts have an earthy, warm, nutty smell to them.

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June 12, 2020

Vegetables

What is Zucchini? A zucchini, also called a courgette or green squash, is a fruit originating from Central America.  It is long and green, similar in shape and size to a cucumber, and is considered to be a summer squash.  Zucchini has a similar texture to cucumber and tends to be soft inside because it

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June 12, 2020

Spices

What is Nutmeg? Nutmeg is a brown spice made from the ground seeds of the nutmeg tree, which is native to Indonesia.  While nutmeg usually comes in a powder form, it can come whole as the seeds.  Whole seeds will need to be ground down with a mortar and pestle or a grater.  Nutmeg has

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June 12, 2020

Fruits

What is Vanilla? Vanilla is a flavoring that comes from the bean pod of an orchid grown in Mexico, Madagascar, and other tropical climates.  Vanilla bean seeds are extracted from the pod to be dried. Vanilla comes in the forms of vanilla beans, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste. What Does Vanilla Taste Like? Vanilla

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