Fennel, also known as finocchio or Florence fennel is widely used in many of the culinary traditions of the world. The leaves are delicately flavored and similar in shape to those of dill. The bulb is crisp, hardy root vegetable and may be sauteed...
San Marzano Tomatoes
San Marzano tomatoes are considered by many chefs to be the best sauce tomatoes in the world. The story goes, that the first seeds came to Campania in 1770, as a gift from the kingdom of Peru to the kingdom of Naples, and were first grown in the v...
Nettle – Irritatingly Good
Stinging nettle is believed to be able to substitute a whole pharmacy. The soft green leaves and stems have many stinging hairs, which when touched, inflame the skin. Some people actually use this irritating effect to their benefit, and rub nettle...
Beetroot - Heart from the Earth
The red beetroot, also known as garden beet, is part of the big beetroot family and close relative to the spinach. The green leafy portion of the beet and the root has been used for centuries in medicine and cooking.
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Eggplant – The King of Vegetables
Although, technically, the eggplant is a fruit, close relative of the tomato, it is used as vegetable in cooking. It is known also as aubergine in the British English. Native to Southeast Asia, today the eggplant is cultivated all around the world...
