Foodie Facts

Tomatillo

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on March 29, 2017March 29, 2017

The tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica), also known as the Mexican husk tomato, is a plant of the nightshade family bearing…

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Soursop

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on March 28, 2017March 28, 2017

Soursop is the fruit of Annona muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree. The exact origin is unknown; it is…

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Papaya Seeds

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on February 2, 2017February 2, 2017

While most people throw them away, papaya seeds are not only edible, small amounts of…

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Sorghum

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on January 25, 2017January 25, 2017

Sorghum is truly a versatile crop that can be grown as a grain, forage or…

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Chorizo

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on January 9, 2017

In simple terms, chorizo refers to a spicy pork sausage that’s sealed in a casing…

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Eggnog

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on December 12, 2016December 12, 2016

Eggnog literally means eggs inside a small cup. It is used as a toast to…

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The Caesar Salad

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on October 14, 2016October 14, 2016

The Caesar Salad. What a wonderful dish to begin a meal. Where did it come…

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Zucchini

by Chef Rick Powless
Posted on October 7, 2016November 3, 2016

For many people, summertime is simply incomplete without serving a delicious array of scrumptious green…

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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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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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