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(cucurbita pepo) Spaghetti squash is a relative of the cucumber and the melon. The squash is botanically classified as a fruit although it is considered a vegetable in cooking. Also...

(Cucurbita pepo) A member of the Cucurbitaceae family, acorn squash is a relative of the melon and cucumber and is botanically classified as a fruit. Acorn squash along with butternut,...

(Capsicum annuum) Sweet peppers, also known as bell peppers, are members of the nightshade family, which also includes potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant. It’s easy to see why sweet peppers acquired...

(Prunus avium/Prunus cerasus) Cherries are drupe, or stone fruit, aptly named because their juicy flesh surrounds a hard center seed. Members of the Rosaceae family, genus Prunus, cherries are a...

(Asparagus officinalis) Native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe, asparagus is a member of the Lily family, related to onions, leeks, and garlic. Asparagus means “shoot” or “sprout” in...

(Actinidia Deliciosa) Kiwifruit is so-named in tribute to the fuzzy brown Kiwi bird native to New Zealand. Originally discovered in China, returning missionaries brought the fruit to New Zealand. For...

(Apium graveolens) Celery is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Other members include carrots, fennel, parsley, and dill. Perhaps best known for its stalks, celery is a versatile vegetable, crunchy...

To recognize the Go Red Campaign, this month we offer a series of articles to increase your understanding of heart disease. In this article, we review the foods to eat...

(Citrus paradisi) Proclaimed as one of the “seven wonders of Barbados”, the grapefruit is a hybrid between a Jamaican sweet orange and an Indonesia pomelo. Legend tells of a 17th...

(Brassica oleracea) Kale is a peppery, mellow flavored form of cabbage with central leaves that do not form a head. Kale descends from wild cabbage that originated in Asia Minor...

(Citrus sinensis) The legacy of Oranges in the United States can be traced back to the New World’s famous discoverer - the very first oranges were introduced to the Americas...

(Punica granatum) A lush, sensual fruit associated with health and rebirth, pomegranates abound in ancient legend. Remains of pomegranates dating back to 1,000 B.C. have been discovered in ancient tombs;...