Although sometimes maligned, eggplant is highly nutritious and can be delicious. It is an underused vegetable in American cuisine. However, when in season, young fresh eggplant is easy to find…
Cucumbers Cucumbers were first found and domesticated in ancient India where they grew in the wild. Their use spread to the Middle East and Europe. They have been around for…
Cool as a cucumber sometimes describes a calm and composed disposition. It means something very different on a hot July day! Cucumbers are made almost entirely of water – 95%.…