Habanero chili peppers are an exceptionally hot pepper. Unripe habaneros are green, and as they ripen, the color changes to a deep rich orange or red. They are excellent in salsas or many Mexican dishes where an authentic hot pepper is called for. Remember to use...
Acorn squash is an old standby in winter squash and for many people, their first introduction to squash in general. Containing significant levels of vitamins A and C, thiamin, pantothenic acid and other B-family vitamins, acorn squash also provides many minerals. ...
Used widely for fall decorating and creative crafts such as centerpieces, wreaths and displays, ornamental corn is available in a wide variety of colors. The kernels are hard, so the corn has a long shelf life. Some people even store the ears from year to year in a...
Wee B Little pumpkins weigh in at one half to one pound each. They are baseball sized pumpkins, perfect for small hands to hold. These little ones are grown strictly for ornamental purposes, not for eating. They have a smooth surface, easily adapted for painting.
Small colorful gourds are grown for ornamental purposes only. Arranged in baskets or bowls, they add a bright decorative touch to our homes and front porches during the harvest season.
Butternut squash is an excellent source of vitamins A and C and some of the B vitamins. It is also a great source of fiber, potassium, and magnesium. It is fat free, cholesterol free and sodium free. It has a rich golden-yellow flesh with an excellent smooth...
One of the most popular winter squash varieties, buttercup squash has a sweet and creamy orange flesh. Containing more than 200% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, it is also high in vitamins C and B. An added benefit is that buttercup squash is an...
Napa cabbage is packed with many antioxidants, is low in calories and is a good source of many essential vitamins, predominantly vitamins C and K. It is rich in folic acid and is an excellent source of dietary fiber. For maximum nutritional benefits, use as soon as...
Hotter than a jalapeno, the serrano pepper starts out bright medium to dark green with a slightly pointed tip. It can ripen to red, brown, orange or yellow. Its size is one to two inches in length, and it offers a crisp fresh flavor along with high acidity. Store...
Poblano peppers are mild chili peppers that originated in the state of Puebla, Mexico. When dried, they are called ancho or ancho chile, from the Spanish word for "wide" (chile ancho-"wide chile"). As the poblano ripens and changes to red in color, it becomes...
