Author: Lorraine Wade

What Causes Tip Burn On Lettuce?

Cause of tipburn Tipburn is a feature of rapidly growing summer lettuce (but it can also occur in spring and autumn). It reflects the plant’s inability to move enough water and nutrients to the rapidly growing leaf tissues enclosed in the heart of the lettuce plant. How do you keep lettuce from burning on the […]

Is Summer Squash Available Year-Round?

Summer squash, despite the name, is generally available year-round; varieties include zucchini, yellow, pattypan and crookneck. Common winter squash, such as butternut and spaghetti, are also available year-round, but other varieties, such as turban and fairytale, typically peak November to December. Can you get summer squash in the winter? Summer squash is harvested throughout the […]

Is Italian Squash A Summer Squash?

Zuccinni or Italian squash. Italian Squash, also known as Zucchini or courgette is a summer squash which can reach nearly a meter in length, but is usually harvested immature at 15–25 cm. In the British Isles, a fully grown zucchini is referred to as a marrow. What is another name for Italian squash? The plant […]

What Is Light Green Squash?

Zephyr Squash This type of summer squash is easily recognizable for its two-tone coloration: light green on the bottom and yellow on top. It’s about as tough as pattypan squash, which makes it good for longer cooking, but its regular shape makes it a bit easier to cut up. What type of squash is green? […]

Is Pickled Red Cabbage Good For You?

Fermented red cabbage may also help promote the balance of gut microbes and probiotics in your digestive system. This can help strengthen your intestines. The anthocyanins in red cabbage may benefit your heart. Diets high in anthocyanins, like those found in red cabbage, are linked with lower blood pressure. Does pickled cabbage have nutritional value? […]

Can Spoiled Black Beans Make You Sick?

Beans can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, slight fever, weakness, and other symptoms associated with food poisoning if not cooked properly or eaten rotten. Consuming rotten beans can potentially lead to more significant health problems requiring hospitalization. What happens if you eat spoiled black beans? If not cooked properly or eaten spoiled, beans can […]

Why Do Black Beans Smell?

To determine if your black beans are bad, keep these tips in mind: While dried beans don’t expire, they don’t retain their freshness forever. They’re probably past their prime if they smell rancid or have bugs in them. If the beans have discoloration or are off-smelling, you should toss them. Why do my beans smell? […]

Can Dogs Eat Borage Oil?

Borage oil for dogs Although borage oil contains the highest levels of GLA, I do not recommend it because it might contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are toxic to the liver. Is borage oil toxic for dogs? The leaves taste similar to a cucumber and the flower tastes sweet and is used in desserts and drinks. […]

Is Indian Borage And Oregano Same?

What is Cuban oregano? It is a succulent in the Lamiaceae family, also known as Spanish thyme, Indian borage, and Mexican mint. It is not a true oregano in the family, Origanum, but has a scent characteristic of the true oreganos. There are numerous culinary and traditional Cuban oregano uses. Is borage and oregano the […]

Do Goose Have Feelings?

Geese are highly emotional and mourn the loss of their mates and eggs. Geese use as many as 13 different calls to convey warnings, extend greetings, and express emotions such as happiness. Do geese get attached to people? Most geese are friendly, and with personality galore, some individuals may bond with you much like a […]

What Is A Goose Family Called?

“Family Anatidae (Ducks, Geese and Swans)”. Is it goose family or geese family? Goose (plural geese) is the general English name for a considerable number of birds, belonging to the family Anatidae. This family also includes swans, most of which are larger than geese, and ducks, which are smaller. Do geese have families? A Lesson […]

What Is Sweet Potato Called In South America?

In Quechua, one of the languages of Northwestern South America, the word for sweet potato is Cumal or Cumar. Are sweet potatoes from South America? Sweet potatoes originated in Central and South America. But archaeologists have found prehistoric remnants of sweet potato in Polynesia from about A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1100, according to radiocarbon dating. […]

What Do Americans Call A Sweet Potato?

YAMS. YAMS VS. SWEET POTATOES Often North Americans use the words “yam” & “sweet potato” interchangeably. However, a true yam is a starchy, edible tuber, generally with a drier taste than a sweet potato. Yams are rough, scaly, difficult to peel and very low in beta-carotene. Why do Americans call them yams? In the United […]