Apricots are relatives to peaches however they are a bit smaller and not as juicy. They are enjoyed as a fresh fruit but are also enjoyed...

Summer squashes belong to the Cucurbitaceae family of plants and are relatives of winter squashes (including pumpkins), melons (including...

Raspberries belong to the rose (Rosaceae) family of plants, which also includes apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries, loquats,...

Basil is a highly fragrant plant whose leaves are used as a seasoning herb for many different types of foods. The round, often pointed...

Although tomatoes are fruits in a botanical sense, they don't have the dessert quality sweetness of other fruits. Cooking tempers the...

As a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, the watermelon is related to the cantaloupe, squash, pumpkin, and cucumber. There are between...

Throughout much of the world corn is referred to as "maize." Corn is classified as a grain. It comes in many different colors including...

Peaches are one of the most delicious and popular fruits of summer. They were native to China, from where they spread to the rest of the...

Green beans are commonly referred to as string beans, the string that once was their trademark (running lengthwise down the seam of the...

The strawberry has become the most popular berry fruit in the world and should be eaten at least 3-4 times per week to achieve maximum...

Bell peppers belong to the nightshade family of plants, along with chili pepper, cayenne pepper, eggplant, tomatoes and potatoes. They...

In the 1600s, settlers brought cherry trees to America; by the late 1800s, cherry orchards flourished in northern Michigan and the...

Artichokes were used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for their medicinal and health benefiting qualities. Today, globe artichoke...

Onions are native to Asia and the Middle East and have been cultivated for over 5,000 years. The Egyptians highly regarded onions and...

Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They are from the same species as cannabis however they contain only trace...

Spinach is thought to have originated in ancient Persia (Iran). Today, the United States and the Netherlands are among the largest...

Avocados are the fruit (due to the presence of the middle pit or seed) from Persea americana, a tall evergreen tree.  They vary in weight...

The almond that we think of as a nut is technically the seed of the fruit of the almond tree, a medium-size tree that bears fragrant pink...

Celery was cultivated in parts of Europe and the Mediterranean as early as 1000 BC, and we have evidence of celery being used as a...

While approximately 300 varieties of asparagus have been noted, only 20 are edible. Asparagus has an almost 2000 year history of...