Did you know that you can eat sweet potato leaves? Not only are sweet potato leaves perfectly edible cooked, but they’re also safe to eat raw. Unlike regular potato leaves, sweet potato leaves are non-toxic because they do not contain poisonous glycoalkaloids such as solanine. Not just that, but sweet potato leaves are nutritious, with … Read more about 5 Sweet Potato Leaves Recipe Ideas and Uses
Eating what’s in season is both healthy and accessible price-wise. Not to mention easier since seasonal foods, fruits and vegetables, are more readily available. And contrary to popular belief, there is quite a lot of variety to seasonal foods, whether it’s foods in season in spring, summer, autumn or winter. January in particular is a … Read more about What’s In Season In January? (47 Fruits & Vegetables)
A so-called New World root vegetable, the Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is the newest attraction in the culinary world. Sweet and earthy in taste, it is commonly served as a more refined substitute for potatoes. The Jerusalem artichoke is quite a generous source of potassium, phosphorus and iron as well as B vitamins, nutrients with … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Jerusalem Artichoke
Despite its particular appearance, red garlic is not a species of its own, but refers to any pink, red or purple variations of the common garlic species (Allium sativum). Red variations can appear in virtually any subtype of garlic and are visible in the papery skins covering each clove or in the cloves themselves. Red … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Red Garlic