Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

Are Kirkland Cashews Healthy?

The Kirkland Signature (Costco) Nut Bar Almonds, Cashews and Walnuts is part of the Healthy snacks test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Snack bars models like the Nut Bar Almonds, Cashews and Walnuts are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Are Kirkland cashews good? These nuts are tasty, fresh […]

What Is The Season Of Turnips?

Turnips are cool-weather vegetables that can be grown both in spring and fall. They mature quickly and both the bright greens and roots can be enjoyed. Is turnip out of season? When are turnips in season? Peak season for baby turnips is June to July. You can buy winter turnips all year round, although peak […]

Can I Plant Turnips With Potatoes?

Carrots, asparagus, fennel, turnip, onions and sunflowers can stunt the growth and development of potato tubers. Potato plants also should not be planted in the same spot where eggplant, tomatoes and anything in the nightshade family has previously been planted. What can you not grow with potatoes? Plants to Avoid Growing With Potatoes Apple, peach, […]

What Type Of Fruit Is Cashew Apple?

It appears as though one of its ends has been forcibly sunk into a pear-shaped swollen stem (hypocarp), called the cashew apple. The cashew apple, which is an accessory fruit (e.g., not a true fruit), is about three times as large as the true fruit and is reddish or yellow. What kind of fruit is […]

Are Bananas Actually Plantains?

A plantain is actually a type of banana, but with a different flavor and culinary use. Like bananas they are originally from Southeast Asia, but they’re grown all over the world today. They tend to be larger in size than bananas, and have a thicker skin. Plantains are also starchier and lower in sugar than […]

Can You Eat Water Plantain?

The water plantain (also known as the mud-plantain) is another edible aquatic plant that produces edible tubers, but does not seem to have had much of a place in the Native American diet. However it does have potential to be used as food if prepared correctly. What is plantain water good for? The root and […]

What Does A Cashew Fruit Taste Like?

Cashew fruit is highly aromatic with sweet, tropical flavors mixed with an astringent taste. Many liken the flavor of the fruitbe a blend of cucumbers, strawberries, mangos, and bell pepper. Why do we not eat cashew fruit? The drupes are not eaten as they possess a hard shell. This hard shell of the cashew nuts […]

Can You Eat American Plantain?

Plantain’s Nutritional Benefits Plantain is edible. According to herbalists and authors Combs and McIntyre, it’s a good source of bioavailable zinc, calcium, and beta-carotene. The plant can be eaten raw or cooked and used dried or fresh. Are all plantain edible? There are over 200 species of plantain within the genus Plantago, and, as far […]

How Much Is Plantain In Ghana?

Producer prices 1 kilogram of Plantains in Ghana is around $0.31 in Accra and Kumasi, packed and ready for shipment. The price in GHS currency is 0.0534688. The prices of plantains in Ghana per tonne for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 were US$ 666.67, US$ 232.76, US$ 348.72 and US$ 343.68 respectively. Is […]

How Do You Eat Chard Stems?

With the leaves: In most cases you can eat chard stems in the same dish as the leaves. If the stalks are thick, finely chop them and start cooking them a little earlier so they become tender. What part of the chard plant do you eat? Chard greens look similar to beet greens, but unlike […]

Are There Mackerel In The Solent?

No Mans Land Fort and Horse Sand Fort stand either side of the main channel into the Eastern Solent. Both can be excellent mackerel and bass marks, if you drift with care around the forts. What fish are in the Solent? Fish Species Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) Black Bream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) Brill (Scophthalmus rhombus) Cod (Gadus […]

What Does Mackerel Go With?

Mackerel is a beautiful, deep red, and flavorful fish with delicate yet rich flavors. What to Serve with Mackerel: 10 Easy Sides Mashed Potatoes. Baked Beans. Grilled Vegetables. Roasted Carrots. Coleslaw. Corn on the Cob. Crispy Green Beans. Roasted Brussels Sprouts. What do you eat smoked mackerel with? Flaked hot-smoked fish, such as trout and […]