Savoy cabbage is striking in its difference from the regular green cabbage we are more familiar with. It's darker in color and the leaves are crinkly, like crepe paper. Green cabbage has a mild flavor and is crunchy in texture, which makes it perfect for coleslaw. The...
Yellow summer squash is a welcome staple every summer. Low in calories, easily digested, and very nourishing, it adapts easily to a variety of recipes. Since summer squash is approximately 94 percent water, it's a wonderful replacement of lost fluids on those...
Kohlrabi is a close relative of broccoli; it resembles a root vegetable but actually the edible globe is the modified swollen stem. The edible leaves jut from the globe portion of the kohlrabi. It offers generous amounts of vitamins A and C and emphasizes the...
Potatoes are considered an important staple food and the number one vegetable crop in the world. Because of their neutral starchy flavor, they are a good complement to many meals. They are available year-round as they are harvested somewhere every month of the year....
Zucchini is one of the many varieties of summer squash. It is excellent in replacing lost fluids on hot summer days as it is approximately 94 percent water. Low in calories and a great source of vitamins A, C, potassium and calcium, zucchini is easily digested and...
Since cucumbers are 95 percent water, they help us replenish the fluids and minerals we lose on those sizzling hot July days. While containing small amounts of vitamins A, C, and a few minerals, they are rich in vitamin E. In addition to using as a snack, either...
Green beans are one of the few beans that can be eaten fresh. Green beans are often steamed, boiled, stir-fried, or baked in casseroles. When picked young, green beans are a wonderful source of vitamin K, fiber and folate. And what may come as a surprise to some...
