Artichokes and ancient Romans

Fun fact! The fruit of the carambola tree, also known as star fruit, is used in traditional medicine in Southeast and South Asian countries. Click to read more!

Fun fact! Shishito peppers are known to mild peppers, but on occasion they can be spicy. Click to read more.

Fun fact! Chaga is a black parasitic fungus that grows in the trunk of the birch tree. Click to learn more!

Fun fact! In terms of flavor, galangal – a mainstay of Indonesian, Malaysian and Thai cuisine – has a citrusy flavor with a bite, and notes of pine, while ginger has more of a spicy and peppery flavor. Click to read more!

Fun fact! Most commercially sold green onions are the immature plant of the common onion.