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The history and nutrients in Pomegranate
December 31, 2018 - Category: Foods of the Week
Mohammad once told his followers: "Eat the pomegranate, for it purges the system of envy and hatred." The pomegranate is one of the oldest fruits known to man. Frequent references to it are found in the Bible and in ancient Sanskrit writings. Homer mentions it in his Odyssey, and it appears in the story of…The history and nutrients in Pomegranate
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The history and nutrient value of Cranberry
December 17, 2018 - Category: Foods of the Week
Cranberries are native to the swampy regions of both the temperate and arctic zones of North America and Europe. Because they grow on slender, curved stalks, suggesting the neck of a crane, they were named "crane-berry". or "cranberry".Long before the first colonists arrived in this country the cranberry was in common use by the Native…The history and nutrient value of Cranberry
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Facts about Chicory
December 3, 2018 - Category: Foods of the Week
Chicory is closely related to endive. There are many varieties to chicory. They include green chicory, which is leafy; and radicchio, also a root chicory, which is red and white. Chicory is best when tossed in salad with other vegetables.Green chicory is cultivated primarily in Europe, although varieties grow wild in Europe, Africa, Asia, and…Facts about Chicory
Read more...Facts about Brussels Sprouts
November 26, 2018 - Category: Foods of the Week
Brussels sprouts are said to be native to Brussels, Belgium. They were cultivated in England early in the nineteenth century. Brussels sprouts were not extensively cultivated in this country until the early twentieth century, and were first grown in the delta region of Louisiana.Brussels sprouts are a member of the cabbage family. The plant produces…Facts about Brussels Sprouts
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Facts about Swiss Chard
October 8, 2018 - Category: Foods of the Week
Swiss chard is a member of the beet family. Unlike most members of this family, chard does not develop an enlarged, fleshy root. Instead it has large leaves with thickened midribs, and both ribs and leaves are edible. The roots are hard and woody. Swiss chard is a temperate zone biennial that withstands rather severe…Facts about Swiss Chard
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The history of Celery
August 27, 2018 - Category: Foods of the Week
Historically, Celeriac is probably more commonly known as celery root. It is a turnip-rooted vegetable, and the root forms a solid knob just below the soil surface.Italian and Swiss botanists gave the first description of celeriac about 1600. It became popular in Europe in the eighteenth century, but has never been popular in England or…The history of Celery
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The history of the Tomato
July 23, 2018 - Category: Foods of the Week
It is believed that the present type of tomato is descended from a species no larger than marbles, that grew thousands of years ago. The tomato is native to the Andean region of South America and was under cultivation in Peru in the sixteenth century at the time of the Spanish conquest. Before the end…The history of the Tomato
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The history of Raspberry
June 11, 2018 - Category: Foods of the Week
The red raspberry was first cultivated about 400 years ago on European soil. Cultivation spread to England and the United States, where the native American raspberry was already well known.In 1845, Dr. Brinkle of Philadelphia became the first successful producer of raspberries in this country, and he originated many varieties. By 1870, this berry had…The history of Raspberry
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The history of the Mango
May 21, 2018 - Category: Foods of the Week
The mango is said to have originated in Burma, Malaya, or the Himalayan region of India. It has been in cultivation for over 4000 years and has entered prominently in Hindu mythology and religious observances. It is now a familiar fruit to all parts of the tropic zone, and is as important there as the…The history of the Mango
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The history of & nutrients in a Strawberry
March 19, 2018 - Category: Foods of the Week
Historically, the strawberry has been known to be a native fruit to North and South America. An early Chilean variety was taken to Peru in 1557 and this same variety is still growing in Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and other South American countries. The modem strawberry was developed in Europe.Most strawberry varieties that grow commercially today…The history of & nutrients in a Strawberry
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