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What are Fresno peppers? What looks like a jalapeño but isn’t a jalapeño? The answer: Fresno peppers. In fact, these 2 varieties are so much alike in appearance that even grocery stores often mislabel them....

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What are fiddlehead ferns? Fiddlehead ferns are a whimsical vegetable that features curled-up ferns at the tips of their spear shape. They look similar to asparagus and share their sweetness. They snap like a green...

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What are fennel bulbs? Fennel bulbs are a type of root vegetable topped with feathery fronds and a bulbous bottom. The fennel family consists of 3 common varieties you’ve probably heard of: wild fennel, bronze...

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What is ginger? Ginger is a root widely used as a spice for its sweet and spicy flavor. It is wildly popular in cooking due to its versatile and broad applications and many health benefits....

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What is a ghost pepper? When looking to add spice and heat to a recipe, a ghost pepper will certainly do the trick. The ghost pepper is also commonly called Bhut Jolokia. It originated in...

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What is ginseng? Ginseng is a perennial root vegetable that usually dies in the fall and reemerges from its root system in the spring. The part we use in medicine and food comes from the...

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What are garlic scapes? Garlic scapes are the stems of the hardneck garlic plant and have buds on their ends. These seasonal vegetables are long, curly green stalks that resemble green beans and are often...

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What are green bell peppers? Green bell peppers are a type of vegetable. They’re a savory type of sweet bell pepper, and they typically stay fresh a little longer than red and yellow bell peppers....

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What are gourds? Gourds are often thought of as decorative fall items found at farms and in rustic baskets. But they are actually a part of the fresh produce family and can be included in...