This tuber vegetable has a variety of species and is known for its sweet starchy texture, cultivated in warm and tropical climates. Yams are a vegetable known across the world with many uses in different cultures. In Okinawa, Japan, they have purple sweet potatoes termed “Ube,” purple Yams. Malaysia and Singapore use Yams in many recipes, known as “taro.” In New Zealand, the … [Read more...]
Kyle’s Culinary Column: Thanks Shallot!
The main difference between a shallot and an onion is their taste. Shallots have a sweeter, milder flavor with a hint of garlic and are also less crunchy and pungent than onions. A shallot looks like a small, long bulb with a reddish to gray skin. It is in the onion family, but it’s also more formed like garlic than onions. When you peel the skin off of the shallot, it has … [Read more...]
Kyle’s Culinary Column: It’s Enough to Make a Mango Crazy
Let’s dive into this tropical stone fruit mouth first. Mangoes are sweet for the most part and have a varying texture depending on the type you have. Some might be pulpy and soft, while others are more firm like a melon with a sinewy texture. All around, this delicious fruit has incredible health benefits to your immune system, blood pressure, and many more. Native to South … [Read more...]
Kyle’s Culinary Column: Romaine Calm!
The title strikes well with this amazing, commonly-known vegetable; everyone can now remain calm in regards to romaine lettuce! The outbreak in romaine lettuce is no longer a scare, and we can go back to enjoying one of our most favorite leafy greens. Even though commercial romaine lettuce has been the subject of product warnings in the United States, the Centers for … [Read more...]
Kyle’s Culinary Column: Find Your Thrill on Blueberry Hill
Blueberries are in high-season now, so be prepared to see an abundance of them in your grocery stores and farmers’ markets. April to June is the blueberries’ prime season, and there’s no shortage of blueberries in Florida, whether they be wild or grown commercially. There are at least eight species of blueberries that grow wild along our rivers and swamps. Ten states make … [Read more...]