Kamut, pronounced “kah-moot,” is ancient wheat that has a sweet nutty flavor. This wheat is also referred to as Khorasan wheat and Oriental wheat. Kamut Nutritional Value Khorasan wheat is packed with nutrients. This nutrient-dense wheat is primarily made up of water (65 grams), but it is also has a healthy serving of protein (6 … Read more
Most people are familiar with black pepper, a popular spice or food additive in the West since the medieval period. White pepper, the lesser-known sister of black pepper, is actually made from the same plant called the piper nigrum. However, they are processed in different ways. To make black pepper, the berries are harvested and … Read more
Vervain and Verbena Officinalis are terms that are used to describe the types of flowering plant verbena species that are commonly used for healing and medicinal purposes. The vervain flower blossoms of the Verbena Officinalis plant have five petals and feature small, sharply shaped leaves. The flowering Verbena Officinalis plant typically grows in the wild … Read more
You may have eaten hearts of palm or may have seen it in recipes of food magazines, and not even known it. Or maybe, you have stumbled upon them, either fresh or canned jarred in the grocery store and wondered, what’s the deal with this vegetable? Well, the hearts of palm is a healthy vegetable … Read more
Cremini mushroom has been embraced throughout cultures in culinary and medicinal capacities throughout history. Modern and ancient medicine embrace its healing properties and nutrients. Chefs and health gurus incorporate the mushrooms into dishes for flavor, texture, and nourishment. What Is A Cremini Mushroom? You may already be acquainted with these brown button-shaped mushrooms or heard … Read more
Swai fish is palatable fish that is native to the waters of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Characterized by its moist, white, firm flesh and neutral flavor, it is ranked as the sixth most popular fish in the United States. Also known as basa fish, it was previously imported into the U.S. under the name “Asian catfish” … Read more
Not everyone has heard of a variety of mushrooms called enoki, but it’s catching on and for good reason. Used extensively in Asian cuisine, enoki mushroom has a long, delicate, almost white or pale gold stem with a small capped tip and looks very similar to a fresh noodle. These mushrooms are available in bunches … Read more
Anyone who frequents sushi restaurants is likely no stranger to fish roe. The fully ripened eggs of a fish, fish roe typically come from popular fish like salmon Kama sturgeon, and herring. Masago is a popular variety of fish roe that comes from capelin, a small fish that is native to the cold waters of … Read more
The honeydew melon, also known as the honeymelon, is a type of muskmelon with a yellow, green, or white exterior and generally light green meat. It is similar to the cantaloupe and grows on a vine that is a member of the gourd family (just like cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash). This sweet fruit contains multiple … Read more
Lotus root is a term that is used to describe the root of an aquatic plant that is referred to as the Lotus flower. Lotus flower roots grow by embedding themselves into the bottom of a river, lake, stream, or other apparatus of water. About four feet long, the root or rhizome runs to the … Read more