December 24, 2020

Legumes and Grains

What are lentils? Lentils are a type of legume that are a staple across many different cuisines. Lentils are the dried seeds that are on the inside of the lentil pod, which are cooked by rehydrating them in boiling water. There are many varieties and colors of lentils, such as yellow, red, green, and brown

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December 22, 2020

Fruits

What are Lemons?  Lemons are a yellow, spherical citrus fruit that grows on trees in warm climates. The fruits have a bright yellow rind with tiny bumps, followed by a thin white pith and juicy flesh with seeds at the center. They are popular among many different cuisines, including Mediterranean and Latin American foods.  What

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December 22, 2020

Fruits

What are strawberries?  Strawberries are a small and heart-shaped fruit. They grow on small bushes in warm climates. The fruits have green leaves and a stem at the base, and the fruit itself is red and has hundreds of tiny seeds on its exterior. What do strawberries taste like?  Strawberries have a sweet and slightly

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December 21, 2020

Fruits

What Are Blueberries? Blueberries are a type of fruit closely related to cranberries, huckleberries. They are a relatively small and round fruit, about a ½ inch in diameter, and can range in color from a deep blue to purple color. Blueberries grow on a bush and come in many different varieties.  What do blueberries taste

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December 21, 2020

Legumes and Grains

What are tortillas? Tortillas are a type of flatbread that is popular in Latin American cuisine. They are made by making dough with water, grains, and fats, and pressing with an iron press to make it thin. The tortillas are then cooked on a flat skillet.  There are two types of tortillas, corn and flour

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