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Guide to Types of Lemons

Lemons are part of the Rutaceae family, and they have an oval shape with a low and broad nipple. Lemons have a yellow outer rind when they are ripe, and their flesh is split into eight to ten segments, which has a light yellow color. Some lemon fruits are seedless, but most … Read more

Guide to Types of Onions

What would our world be like onions? Onions are indispensable, and they add a baseline of sweet and earthy flavor to several cooked dishes. When they are served raw, they contribute a spicy accent. However, even if we use onions all the time, they can still be pretty confusing. There are several … Read more

Weight Equivalents: Plums

There are from 19 to 40 species of plums. Of these only two are of primary commercial use, the European and the Japanese plum. There are over 200 plum varieties derived from these two species, some sweet, some acidic, and some best suited for drying into prunes. European plums probably originated in … Read more

Weight Equivalents: Peach / Nectarine

Peaches and Nectarines are the same species, but for commercial purposes are considered two different fruits. The trees originated in Northwest China and were spread through trade and conquest (Armies and camp followers dropping the pits after eating the fruit).. Peaches/Nectarines should be firm, with no bruising, cuts, or soft spots. How … Read more

Weight Equivalents: Apricot

The origin of Apricots is not known definately. Various sources place it in present day Armenia, the Russian/Chinese border area, or Northern India. Apricots have a firm low juice flesh that ranges from tart to sweet in taste, and have a smooth or velvety skin. Apricots should be firm with no bruising, … Read more