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Oregano

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on September 30, 2016November 3, 2016

Oregano was first used by the Greeks. In their mythology the goddess Aphrodite invented the spice. Giving…

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Basil

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on September 29, 2016

If a kitchen has only a few herbs in its possession, basil will likely be…

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Mangoes

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on September 28, 2016September 28, 2016

An ancient fruit and arguably the most popular in many parts of the world, mangoes…

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Kale

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

Kale was first cultivated from wild varieties by the Greeks and Romans and later spread…

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Kiwi Fruit

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on September 26, 2016November 3, 2016

Known in ancient China as Yang Tao, the kiwi fruit earned its way in that…

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Guava

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on September 25, 2016

If pineapple is known as the “king” of fruits, guava is considered the queen. Thought…

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Dandelion Greens

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on September 24, 2016

Dandelion greens belong to one of the largest plant families – the Sunflower – which…

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Cacao

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on September 23, 2016September 23, 2016

One of the most wildly popular trees on the planet is the cacao, the plant species from which…

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Asparagus

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on September 22, 2016September 22, 2016

Perhaps the earliest depiction of asparagus existed on an Egyptian frieze dating back to 3,000…

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Bok Choy

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on September 21, 2016September 21, 2016

Bok Choy is a Chinese vegetable that is also known as Chinese cabbage, bak choi,…

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