Author: Marilyn Medina

Are All Cherries Acerola?

Acerola produces cherry-like berries, but it’s not a true cherry. These berries are pleasant-tasting and have been used in modern and folk medicine. Is acerola and cherry the same? Acerola is not an actual cherry, but it is a berry-like fruit. It is a highly perishable fruit, and the more the fruit ripens the more […]

Why Do Artichoke Hearts Taste So Good?

Their flavor is not particularly unique, but they do have some nuances that make them different. Artichokes have an earthy flavor with herbaceous notes. The petals of the artichoke have a crunchy texture while the heart is much softer and has a more intense flavor. Do artichoke hearts taste good? The flavor of an artichoke […]

Is Boysenberry Syrup Discontinued?

We have a bit of bad news: Smucker’s® Boysenberry Syrup has been discontinued. But while the truth may seem hard to swallow, we have just the thing to help it go down easy. Does Walmart carry boysenberry syrup? Smuckers Boysenberry Syrup 12Oz Bottle (4 Pack) – Walmart.com. Does IHOP carry boysenberry syrup? because IHOP doesn’t […]

Is Artichoke Good For Gallbladder?

Artichoke has been found to be beneficial for gallbladder function. It helps stimulate bile and is also beneficial for the liver. What foods heal the gallbladder? Healthy Foods for the Gallbladder Fresh fruits and vegetables. Whole grains (whole-wheat bread, brown rice, oats, bran cereal) Lean meat, poultry, and fish. Low-fat dairy products. Does artichoke increase […]

How Long Does Poppy Seed Stay Good For?

Store poppy seed in a container with a tight-fitting lid and place in a cool, dark cupboard, away from direct heat or sunlight. Stored properly, commercially packaged poppy seeds will keep its quality for 3-4 years. Poppy seeds may be small, but they are packed with nutrients. Does poppy seed expire? It’s best to store […]

Is Sesame Seeds Same As Poppy Seeds?

Sesame seeds are rich in linoleic and oleic acids, copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, and iron, plus small amounts of amino acids like lysine, tryptophan and methionine. Sesame is a bit lower in fiber than poppies, providing just over a gram per tablespoon. Can I use sesame seeds instead of poppy seeds? The best substitute for […]

What Color Is Gizzard Shad?

silvery. Gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) – Native. The gizzard shad has a body that is silvery in color with a bluish-gray back with a large purple-blue spot on the upper side of the body just beyond the operculum or gill flap. Can you eat a gizzard shad? Like most things in life, the answer seems […]

How Many Shad Can You Keep In Va?

Fish Bait Information Bait Type Possession Limit 2 Shad (Gizzard, Threadfin, Herring) Unlimited 3 Trout Unlimited 4 Virginia Game Fish See Creel and Length Limit Table (PDF) Fathead minnows, golden shiners, goldfish Unlimited Can you keep shad in VA? BY-CATCH FISHERY: A. It shall be unlawful for any person to take, catch, possess, or land […]

Who Did Zeus Turn Into An Artichoke?

Soon after her return, Zeus discovered Cynara’s “betrayal” and, as was also his wont, he flew into a rage. He flung Cynara from the heavens, transforming her once again, this time from a goddess into an artichoke, one of the most stunningly beautiful flowers to grow in earthly fields. Who was first artichoke? Artichokes originally […]

Did Ancient Greeks Eat Artichokes?

In Ancient Greece, the artichoke was attributed to securing the birth of boys. One of the oldest cultivated vegetables, they were used as a digestive aid by the wealthy who used it to help with liver function after excessive eating and drinking. When were artichokes first eaten? Artichokes were first harvested by people in the […]

Are Artichoke Hearts High In Sodium?

In addition to being a fat-free, low-sodium food, artichoke is also rich in key nutrients, including: Potassium. Fiber. Do canned artichokes have a lot of sodium? Like the frozen versions, canned has added salt; usually, a little more than frozen. A 100 g serving has about 340 mg of sodium, as well as, 90 mcg […]

Is Ginger The Same As Jerusalem Artichoke?

The flavor of Jerusalem artichoke has been described as sweet, nutty, ambrosial with a crunchy, radish-like consistency, and odorless. Ginger, on the other hand, provides a spicy or peppery punch, a chewy, fibrous texture, and pungent odor. What is another name for Jerusalem artichoke? Jerusalem artichoke, (Helianthus tuberosus), also called sunchoke, sunflower species (Asteraceae family) […]