1) You can eat the blossoms. In fact, they are considered a delicacy 2) Largest zucchini on record weighed 65lbs and was 7 feet 10 inches long! 3) Bigger is not better in this case: the most flavorful zucchini are small-to-medium sized and the darker the skin, the richer the […]
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COCOA vs CACAO. Why it matters for your health.
Chocolate is a superfood, right? Well, not exactly. Cacao is not the same as the cocoa powder we all know and love. Pronounced CUH-cow, cacao has some incredible superfood benefits that simply don’t apply to the processed stuff, even though I can’t seem to say it right (something about saying CUH-cow just […]
Are Red Peppers a Fruit or a Vegetable? Plus, How To Buy, Prep & Store.
Red peppers were one of my favorite veggies growing up. My mom used to slice them into strips, sprinkle them with salt and serve them as a snack before dinner. So sweet and delicious! 6 Fun Facts About Bell Peppers: Low in calories (only about 40 calories in a standard-sized red […]
7 Facts You Didn’t Know About Cauliflower
This is a fun one, guys. I’m super excited about this week. There’s so much you can make with cauliflower, I had a hard time deciding on just 4 recipes to focus on. But before we get into the recipes, I wanted to share 7 interesting facts about CAULIFLOWER. 1) […]
5 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Potatoes
It’s WEEK1 of my new Periscope series, and I picked POTATOES? Could I have picked a more boring ingredient to start out with? Potatoes are not boring at all! They’re a comfort food, and a staple part of the diet in many cultures. They are delicious and extremely versatile to […]