Number of Servings in a Handful of Green Onions

whole green onions

Green onions are often regarded as one of the most important ingredients in a variety of dishes created or invented around the world. The popularity of the green onion is mainly attributed to its attractive appearance that adds a vibrant green color to dishes, as well as its crunchy texture and unique … Read more

Measuring Lettuce and Greens for Recipes

lettuce on a bowl

Measuring vegetables can be pretty difficult, especially if you are reading a recipe book that indicates that you need a cup of a certain vegetable. When they read that specific part of the recipe, one question immediately comes to their minds: how do you measure a vegetable by cups? Although it could … Read more

How Many Strawberries Are in a Serving?

a bucket full of strawberries

Strawberries are quite popular among fruit lovers, as the fruit has a unique sweet and tangy flavor that cannot be replicated by other fruits. However, measuring them in order to be used for recipes can be quite difficult, and they are often more difficult to measure compared to some of the most … Read more

Weight Equivalents: Eggs

Weight Equivalents Eggs

Eggs are eaten in nearly every culture. chicken eggs, goose eggs, duck eggs, ostrich eggs… They are eaten fried, boiled, poached, steamed, scrambled, as omelets, Eggs can be in used soups, baking, salads, ground meats, as a batter, a fry dip, or as garnish. How much does an egg weigh? Eggs, Chicken … Read more

Weight Equivalents: Asparagus

Weight Equivalents Asparagus

Aspargus is native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Asparagus may be purchased fresh in season, or frozen/canned for year round consumption. Fresh asparagus is used in many cuisines and may be eaten raw (blanched), fried, grilled, steamed, or boiled. It is used in soups, salads, stir fry, dipped in sauce, … Read more

Weight Equivalents: Burdock Root

Weight Equivalents Burdock Root

Burdock probably originated in China. Burdock has been used as a medicine for centuries, and the root is popular in Korea and Japan as a vegetable. Ueong is very crisp and has a sweet, mild, and pungent flavor. It can be found in most Korean markets fresh, frozen, dried, or pickled. Used … Read more

Weight Equivalents: Radish

Weight Equivalents Radish

There is some disagreement as to where radishes originated. Sources say they originated in the eastern Mediterranian area, near the Caspian Sea, Northern China, or Southeast Asia. Today radishes are grown around the world in many different varieties. How much does a radish weigh? Radish, Common (Globe) Common Names: Radish, Red Radish, … Read more

Weight Equivalents: Peas

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Peas are native to West Asia (Afghanistan, Iran, Northwest India) and Northern Africa (Ethiopia). Peas were gathered by Roman Legionaires to supplement their rations How much do peas weigh? Peas, Snow, Edible Pod Common Names: snow pea, Chinese snow pea, Chinese pea, Chinese pea pod, sugar pea, mange-tout pea, edible-podded pea. Usually … Read more

Weight Equivalents: Lettuce

green and white lettuce

Lettuce was first cultivated in Egypt where it was probably selectively bred to produce large edible leaves. It spread from Egypt into Greece and Italy, then throughout the Roman Empire. There are several types of lettuce, but the three most common are Leaf, Head, and Cos (Romaine). How much does lettuce weigh? … Read more

Weight Equivalents: Spinach

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Spinach most likely originated in Ancient Persia (Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan). It spread eastward through India into China, and westward through the Mediterranian area into Europe. Spinach can be eaten raw (blanched) in salads, on sanswiches, seasoned and served, in soups, fried, stir fried, as wraps…. How much does spinach weigh? Spinach … Read more

Weight Equivalents: Various Chili Peppers

bell peppers

Chili peppers originated in the Americas and were spread across the world after European exploration. They are used in both food and medicine and as non-lethal weapons (think pepper spray and the recent Chilli grenade using the Bhut Jalokia pepper). Chilli peppers range from sweet and mild to extremely “hot” and sometimes … Read more

What You Need to Know about Tomatoes

different types of tomatoes

The tomato is an edible berry of the tomato plant which originated from western South America and Central America. It is the most popular fruit (or vegetable, whatever) in America and is eaten by millions of people around the globe. According to Tomato News (2020), tomato is gaining even more popularity as … Read more