(prunus persica) The peach is quite possibly the sweetest, juiciest member of the rose family. All peaches, like apricots, plums and cherries, are classified as stone or drupe fruits because their flesh surrounds a hard center seed. In peaches, this seed is red-brown, oval shaped and surrounded by a wood-like exterior. There are… Continue Reading
Dirty Dozen
Apples Tops on Pesticide List
An apple a day may not keep the doctor away, especially if that Granny Smith is not organically grown, according to the latest report published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). In its 2011 annual report, the EWG updated its list of the fruits and vegetables with the most and least amount of pesticides. … Continue Reading