Leeks are very similar in size, shape and color to spring onions, which are also called green onions. Because of this similarity many people wonder …

Food spoilage is widely misunderstood. People often associate any and all bacteria or yeast with the rotting process, and therefore assume that fresh food is …

Tomatoes are versatile and they are often prepared in a variety of ways to preserve them and make them more convenient to cook with. Two …

There are many different varieties of tomatoes. The typical round tomato, small cherry tomatoes, and the in-between plum and grape tomatoes. Today, I will explain …

Grape tomatoes have a characteristic grape shape but are much smaller than regular tomatoes. Grape tomatoes aren’t as common as cherry tomatoes and regular tomatoes …

Mushrooms and other types of fungi are ubiquitous on our planet and have a long evolutionary history, but we are just beginning to understand them. …

Tomatoes come in many different shapes and sizes, and can be prepared in various different ways. Certain foods can be high in certain nutrients which …

Onions are the bulb of the onion plant. However, onions are very easy to find in stores year round. Therefore, many people haven’t yet grown …

  The onion plant has been cultivated and used since ancient times for the flavoring and preserving of food, as well as for its medicinal …

Have your recipe ready and can’t find shallots? In a pinch, red onions can substitute for shallots, but the taste will be significantly different. Their …