How Did Ahi Tuna Get Its Name?
Where do their names come from? Yellowfin and Bigeye tuna are divided into two different types of Ahi tuna species. The name Ahi derives from… Read More »How Did Ahi Tuna Get Its Name?
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Where Are Radishes Found?
Today, radishes are grown in almost every state. Wisconsin-grown radishes are available throughout the fall and winter, but most radishes seen in grocery stores across… Read More »Where Are Radishes Found?
What Do Americans Call Spring Onions?
Scallions (also known as spring onions or green onions) are vegetables derived from various species in the genus Allium. Why do Americans call spring onions?… Read More »What Do Americans Call Spring Onions?
Do You Peel Pearl Onions?
You have to peel them, which requires blanching first, then cutting off the ends so you can slip off the peels. You can of course… Read More »Do You Peel Pearl Onions?
Are Green Onions Just Baby Onions?
Green onions and scallions are actually the same thing! They are either harvested very young from the regular bulb-forming onions we are familiar with, or… Read More »Are Green Onions Just Baby Onions?
Why Can Tuna Be Eaten Raw?
Raw tuna is generally safe when properly handled and frozen to eliminate parasites. Tuna is highly nutritious, but due to high mercury levels in certain… Read More »Why Can Tuna Be Eaten Raw?
Can You Eat Cashew Nuts From The Tree?
Truly raw cashews are still in their shell, which cannot be eaten. Even cashews sold as raw have been roasted once after being carefully harvested… Read More »Can You Eat Cashew Nuts From The Tree?
Can You Live Off Bananas?
The banana has fiber, sugar, and potassium, but no protein, and eating it as the only food is not safe for long periods of time.… Read More »Can You Live Off Bananas?
How Do You Process Cashew Nuts At Home?
The processing consists of roasting the nuts at 350 – 400°F (180-200°C) for 10 – 20 minutes on fine sand to extract the caustic cashew… Read More »How Do You Process Cashew Nuts At Home?
Why Is There White Stuff On My Orange?
Orange pith is that white spongey substance you see when peeling an orange. “Think of orange pith as the connective tissue of an orange,” says… Read More »Why Is There White Stuff On My Orange?