Sweet, plump, and voluptuous – when did the carrot get so curvy? I have to say I have always had a soft spot for parsnips. They do not get anywhere near the same amount of attention as the carrot, but they deserve it. They are the Van Gogh of root vegetables: bold,...
Don’t judge a berry by its cover – juniper berries will have you questioning the meaning of berries, and life, indefinitely. They are bitter, spicy, sharp, and dull. Commonly used as a spice in European cuisine, juniper yields a piney and peppery taste. They are the...
“Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one” – Chinese Proverb Drink it in the morning, mid-day, at brunch, or before bed (without caffeine) – the benefits of green tea conform to no time interval. Green tea comes from the plant...
A Latin American favourite, the chia seed is a powerful superfood that should be included in every plant-based diet. Or any diet in general. Please just eat it. The chia plant (Salvia hispanica L.) is of Latin American origin and belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Its...
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an ancient spice and member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. This herb has several titles in Sanskrit: ‘Haridra’ (the yellow one), ‘Gauri’ (the one whose face is light and shining), and ‘Kanchani’ (golden goddess) (1). It is commonly...
