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Glossary of Foods: Tahini
If tahini sounds unfamiliar to you, think again. You’ve probably tried tahini in hummus! Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds and is used frequently in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern...
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Glossary of Foods: Pistachios
Pistachios are kind of like potato chips — you can’t eat just one! Whatever it is that makes them so good, it’s nice to know these delicious little nuts are also healthy. They’re the perfect snack —...
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Glossary of Foods: Avocado
Avocados are probably a food that end up on your grocery list every week. They are delicious, nutritious, and so versatile. They’re tasty in smoothies, sandwiches, salads, and, of course, guacamole....
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Glossary of Foods: Cocoa
Cocoa is a deceptive ingredient that looks like chocolate and smells like chocolate but has an intensely bitter flavor! While it may not be straight up snackable like chocolate, cocoa is the key...
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Glossary of Foods: Kale
Kale is the food fad that just won’t go away! You can now find kale in foods that seemingly have no business being green, such as smoothies or chips. But the kale trend has been around for some time...
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Glossary of Foods: Tofu
The world of vegetarian and vegan cuisine is a mysterious place for many omnivores, and tofu is one of the more misunderstood foods common to vegetarian cuisine. Although you may not have ventured...
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Glossary of Foods: Mango
Sweet and tangy, bright and vibrant mangoes are so delicious that we’ve found ways to add them to countless sweet and savory dishes! This tropical stone fruit is suitable for much more than smoothies....
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Glossary of Foods: Rhubarb
Rhubarb may look a lot like celery with long, firm, slender stalks, but don’t let that fool you. Let the crimson red color of rhubarb serve as a warning that what you’re about to bite into is...
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Glossary of Foods: Green Tea
Green tea has been consumed for over 4,000 years, so it’s no wonder that its deep-rooted tradition is alive and well today. Tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, and the history...
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Glossary of Foods: Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar, also known as cider vinegar or ACV, for short, has long been added to our salad dressings for extra zing and flavor, and it has helped us keep a sparkly clean house as a natural...
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Glossary of Foods: Garlic
Garlic doesn’t often get to be the star ingredient in a dish, perhaps owing to the fact that too much garlic can linger on your breath long after you’ve eaten and send friends (and vampires) running....
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Glossary of Foods: Spinach
Spinach, perhaps more than any other food, is universally avoided by kids. The deep green color and slightly bitter flavor is as off-putting as any cornucopia of other vegetables decorating a salad....
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Glossary of Foods: Wasabi
The spicy, green paste you know as wasabi from your favorite sushi restaurant probably isn’t real wasabi! In the United States, wasabi is mostly unused and unfamiliar outside of sushi, anyway, which...
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Glossary of Foods: Edamame
Edamame is kind of a tongue twister if you’ve never come across the name or the food before. It doesn’t matter how you say it, as long as you put it on your plate! This delightful green legume is a...
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Glossary of Foods: Watercress
This green, leafy food is grown in the water of slow-moving streams and and freshwater springs. It’s often used in salads or on top of sandwiches for a high-powered snack, as it has more minerals than...
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Glossary of Foods: Cauliflower
The kids may still be skeptical when it comes to cauliflower. Although it’s not a green vegetable, it’s a vegetable nonetheless. But the clever cook in you knows that cauliflower is easy to prepare...
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Glossary of Foods: Wheatgrass
If you’ve already jumped on the green smoothie bandwagon, a venture into wheatgrass juice may be the next healthful step in your green beverage education. Wheatgrass is trending as the latest and...
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Glossary of Foods: Starfruit
Starfruit may look strange as you pass them in the grocery store — small, oblong shaped fruits with deep ridges. But once sliced, the fruits have a fun star shape, hence the name, and are a delicious...
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Glossary of Foods: Seaweed
You may only be familiar with seaweed as the vessel that holds together your favorite sushi roll. Seaweed seems secondary to the rice and fish and veggies, contributing little flavor or texture....
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Glossary of Foods: Water Chestnuts
Water chestnuts, also known as Chinese water chestnuts or water caltrops, are aquatic vegetables common in Chinese cuisine. These firm, mild vegetables are commonly mixed into your Chinese takeout and...
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