You know that green, leafy stuff you eat in salads and cook with asparagus or broccoli. But do you even know what it actually is? In the world of botany, plant life has been divided into three categories: vegetables (which includes fruits), fungi, and plants. The term “vegetables” also refers to any part of an …
Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin C, potassium and fiber. But they can also be tricky to classify as either a fruit or vegetable because sweet potato is classified in both categories by different countries. Here’s what you need to know about the confusing subject… For this article we’re going to focus on …
Chocolate is one of the world’s most popular and beloved foods. It can be enjoyed in all forms, from drinking it as hot cocoa to eating it straight off the spoon (or mold). But what exactly makes chocolate so special? Is it really just sugar with some added flavoring? Or does it have any real …
Grass is a vital part of our lives, and we depend on it for many things. It provides food for cows and other animals as well as fuel to heat homes. But how long can you keep the seeds after buying them before they start to lose their effectiveness? And what happens when those seeds …