Yams, sweet potatoes, and cassava are classed as tuberous root vegetables that come from a flowering plant but are not related and do not have much in common. In the U.S., they are marketed as different vegetables. Yams are native to Africa and Asia and can be the size of a regular potato to five feet long! They have a cylindrical shape with a bark...
Garlic (Allium sativum) has been a seasoning worldwide, with thousands of years of human consumption, first in Central Asia, Iran, in ancient Egypt and ancient Rome. Ancient Egyptians used it not only as a flavoring, but also as a natural health remedy. Garlic is an herb grown all around the world. Historical writings reveal garlic is probably...
Carrots have been regarded by parents to their children as the ultimate health food because it will help them to see in the dark. Written history and molecular genetic studies indicate the domestic carrots we enjoy today were cultivated in Persia, the area where Afghanistan and Iran are now located. During the 16th century Dutch growers select...
Cauliflower is often called the Snow Flower and its origin dates back to 12 to16th century when it was called Cypress Colewart by the French, who made a special place in their gardens due to their delicacy. Today in the U.S. there are 80 of commercial varieties. The white head, called the curd, is the most common variety. The orange cauliflower con...