Author: Justin Shelton

Can You Pre Prep Green Beans?

The green beans in this recipe are cooked in two parts: first blanched, then sauteed. You can easily blanch the beans ahead of time, put them in the fridge, and then combine them with the other ingredients and saute them just before you’re ready to serve. Can green beans be prepared ahead of time? Green […]

Why Is My Nectarine Red On The Inside?

Following longer storage periods, the fruit may appear normal, but often develops serious internal breakdown when transferred to ripening temperatures. The first evidence of breakdown is a reddish brown discoloration and a granular texture of the flesh. The discoloration is usually darker near the pit. Can you eat red nectarine? Nectarines are a round, yellow-red […]

Why Are My Nectarines Falling Off The Tree?

The tree will naturally drop any immature fruit that was not properly pollinated or are diseased. While nectarines and peaches both produce fruit without needing a second tree for pollination, only a percentage of the blooms on the tree set fruit, and those that do not will fall off with the natural fruit drop. What […]

Can Monkeys Eat Cashews?

London: Humans might have learned how to eat cashews by observing monkeys, according to a new study which found evidence that Brazilian capuchins have been using stone tools to crack open the nuts for at least 700 years. Do monkeys eat cashew nuts? Apparently, humans and bearded capuchins are the only primate species that process […]

What Does Bay Leaf Do In Pickles?

* Bay Leaves – Add 2-4 bay leaves per quart to add flavor and tannins to your pickles! A double whammy. * Blackberry or Raspberry Leaves – If you’re lucky enough to have a blackberry or raspberry bush, try using the leaves in your pickles. They’re even full edible when young and tender. What is […]

Are Blue Lake Green Beans Bush Or Pole?

What Are Pole BeansPole BeansFasole cu cârnați (“beans with sausages”, Romanian pronunciation: [faˈsole ku kɨrˈnat͡sʲ]) is a popular Romanian dish, consisting of baked beans and sausages. A variation replaces the sausages with afumătură (smoked meat).https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fasole_cu_cârnați Are Blue Lake beans pole beans? Best Pole Beans The Blue Lake Pole Beans are a […]

Does Miracle Fruit Makes Sour Taste Sweet?

New research reveals the secret ingredient of a little red “miracle fruit,” which turns sour into sweet. The results won’t just make for sweet lemons, but could lead to more believable non-sugar sweeteners. Do miracle berries make sweet things sour? The miracle fruit berry – mberry causes foods that would usually be sour to taste […]

What Is The Name Of The Miracle Fruit?

Synsepalum dulcificum. miracle fruit, (Synsepalum dulcificum), also called miracle berry, evergreen shrub of the family Sapotaceae, grown for its mild fruits that make subsequently eaten sour foods taste sweet. Why is miracle fruit named so? Miracle fruit is an African indigenous plant that derives its name from the miraculin-containing red berry, which can make sour […]

Are Nectarines Fuzzy?

Peaches and nectarines are related stone fruits. Nectarines are a type of peach without the fuzzy skin. Why is my nectarine fuzzy? Genetically speaking, peaches and nectarines are almost identical. Peaches have a dominant gene that gives them their fuzzy skin, nectarines have a recessive gene that gives their smooth, fuzz-less skin. Are nectarines fuzzy […]

Why Are Nectarines So Bad?

The pit of a nectarine actually contains a tiny bit of cyanide, which is a pro for a couple of reasons. 1. It makes you feel dangerous 2. If you ever find yourself in a Breaking Bad type situation where you need to poison someone without killing him, you’re all set. When should you not […]

Can Bay Leaf Be Grown Indoors?

Bay Laurel can be grown indoors in pots, and outdoors as shrubs and also as trees. It is a slow growing plant and can reach heights of 59 feet in the conditions are right. Although the plant is a tree at heart, it can be kept smaller by pruning the plant or growing it in […]

Are White Currant Leaves Edible?

Currant leaves are edible but most commonly used in teas. Secondary Uses: Medicinal Plant – The leaves and fruit are often used medicinally. Tea Plant – The leaves can be dried and used as a tea or used with herbal tea mixes. Can you eat currant leaves? The juice, leaves, and flowers of black currant […]

Can Green Beans Grow Without A Trellis?

Bush beans grow compactly (reaching about two-feet tall) and do not require extra support from a structure like a trellis. Pole beansPole beansFasole cu cârnați (“beans with sausages”, Romanian pronunciation: [faˈsole ku kɨrˈnat͡sʲ]) is a popular Romanian dish, consisting of baked beans and sausages. A variation replaces the sausages with afumătură (smoked meat).https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki […]

How Do You Dry Green Beans?

Here’s what to do: Wash and trim beans. Cut beans into 1 inch (2 to 2.5 cm) long pieces. Blanch the beans in boiling hot water for 3 minutes. Spread beans out on dehydrator sheets in a single layer to allow for plenty of air circulation. Dehydrate at 125°F or 52°C until beans are brittle […]