...did. I loved the warmth of it, the silky jelly that formed as it cooked, and those tiny seeds that crunched gently between my teeth. Somehow the whole thing felt...
...(Theobroma cacao) is the thing that chocolate is made from. By taking the common candy that everyone is familiar with and introducing how it is derived from the seed of...
...into India and Sri Lanka. It’s a small branching shrub, growing two to three feet tall and producing small red fruits surrounded by a lantern-like calyx (think tiny Chinese lanterns...
...used in Vietnamese cuisine, especially in salads and fresh herb platters. Known in Vietnam as Rau Răm, it has a warm, slightly peppery flavor and is one of those distinctive...
...Central America. All parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine across the globe. The root and bark of the trees have long been used in Traditional Chinese,...
March 30, 2026 | By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
...will not occur. Saving Seed To save chile seed for next year, remove the seed from raw, mature peppers, rinse, and place on paper towels or a small piece of...
...nutrient-dense seed oil. Evening primrose oil is a popular ingredient in natural products for its ability to support the skin’s moisture barrier, soothe dryness, and nourish mature or sensitive skin....
...book tells the story of Russian botanists who saved the world’s largest seed bank during World War II, despite people starving due to the German blockade of St. Petersburg. ...
...learn more about plants essential to Greek myths in Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods. Ellen Zachos will be presenting Mythic Plants: Herbs and Spices...
