Is Tomato Sauce Old World Or New World?
Many sources note that tomatoes originated in the New World; The Food Timeline indicates that tomatoes were introduced to the New World in 1781. Did… Read More »Is Tomato Sauce Old World Or New World?
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Is Chipotle Hotter Than Habanero?
And compared to higher-heat fresh or dried habanero (100,000 to 350,000 SHU) and ghost peppers (approximately 800,000 to one million SHU), the chipotle pepper falls… Read More »Is Chipotle Hotter Than Habanero?
Are There Any Poisonous Grapes?
Moonseed berries look like wild grapes but are poisonous to humans. Can grapes be toxic to humans? However, so far no toxic agent has been… Read More »Are There Any Poisonous Grapes?
What Can I Do With Fox Grapes?
Fox grapes are delicious when eaten raw or when made into jelly or jam. Concord grapes are commonly used to make grape jelly because of… Read More »What Can I Do With Fox Grapes?
How Do You Get The Seeds Out Of A Persimmon?
Remove stems, black spots and insect-damaged portions of the skin, but it is not necessary to remove the skin. Force the pulp through a colander… Read More »How Do You Get The Seeds Out Of A Persimmon?
Why Are Persimmons Not Popular?
Though native persimmon trees are time-tested and highly adaptable, there are reasons they aren’t more prevalent. Besides their finicky ripening process, they can reach 60… Read More »Why Are Persimmons Not Popular?
How Did Tomatoes Become Popular?
The mid-19th century saw the dawn of “tomato mania,” with Americans increasingly growing the fruits in their gardens and canning them to eat quickly and… Read More »How Did Tomatoes Become Popular?
Why Tomatoes Are So Popular?
The red fruit is probably so popular because they add so much flavor to recipes. Thirty-five percent of processed tomatoes are consumed in sauces, with… Read More »Why Tomatoes Are So Popular?
When Were Tomatoes No Longer Considered Poisonous?
You may have heard that tomatoes were considered poisonous by all but a few Americans until the mid-1800s. When did tomatoes stop being poisonous? He… Read More »When Were Tomatoes No Longer Considered Poisonous?
How Do You Start A Persimmon Seed?
The seed should be planted 2” deep in sterile potting soil and placed in a bright location where the temperature is at least 70 degrees… Read More »How Do You Start A Persimmon Seed?