Cocoa or Cacao
Cacao, which is Spanish for “cocoa,” is the fruit or pod of the tropical cacao tree. The pods hold the beans that are fermented to develop flavor and texture and…
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February 1, 2021
Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is a very popular winter squash. Like all winter squashes, it originated in South and Central America. Butternut squash is available all year but is best in fall…
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January 1, 2021
Oranges
Sweet oranges have been cultivated for thousands of years. Originally from China, the sweet orange traveled the trade routes to the Middle East, Northern Africa, the Mediterranean, Europe, and the…
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December 1, 2020