The Plants We Eat

Despite the term “Georgia Peach” the peach isn’t really a southern crop naturally, it became one out of necessity.

It’s almost Thanksgiving! Time to pay homage to a sour native with a cult following.

Have you ever had wasabi? Really?

Would you like some strawberry leaves with that?

Paprika: Sometimes it’s dried, powdered peppers, and sometimes there’s a little something extra.

Why the heck are banana seedless? And what is the difference between a banana and a plantain?

High in vitamin C, tasty, and readily available in backyards across America, this just might be the perfect scavenger food!

Pecans are an American original, but not all of them are eaten here. Just ask the Chinese.

From a beautiful shrub with stunning red berries to the roaster and finally your mug, coffee is as interesting as it is delicious.

To the uninitiated tomatoes seem like an amazing addition to any menu, but it isn’t that simple. Over the centuries tomatoes have been a part of both delicious, and deadly, meals.