

Capers
Capers are the un- opened floral buds of Capparis spinosa or c. ineris. Originally, they are from the Mediterranean area. Capers were...


Lovage
Lovage Lovage, Levisticum officinale, is a lofty perennial plant that is European in origin. Also called the Maggi plant or sea parsley...


Collard Greens
The collard green is a native plant to the Eastern Mediterranean. It is a hearty plant that can stand high heat, and low temperatures....


Marjoram
Marjoram is an ancient annual herb, which is in the mint family. It is related to the oregano. Sometimes, oregano and marjoram is...


Farro
Farro Farro is an Italian grain that has also been known as emmer. It was an ancient variety of wheat. It was cultivated by the Roman...


Cabbages
Cabbages Cabbage is a member of a large group of vegetables from the Brassica Oleracea and B. Rapa families. B. Oleracea includes Napa...


Pears
Pears The pear comes from a tree native to Asia Minor. It has been cultivated for over 3,000 years. It is a member of the large rose...


Ginger
GINGER Ginger is an edible rhizome of the tropical herb Zingiber officnale. It is gnarly and has papery skin with pale greenish to...


Chayote
Chayote Chayote squash, also known as mirlitons, mango squash, custard marrow, or vegetable pear in America, christophine in Haiti,...


Persimmons
Persimmon A persimmon is a member of the hardwood family. Sometimes they are called Kaki, or Sharon Fruits. Originally from Japan, now...