On what tree does the leek grow? Leeks, or leeks as they are known scientifically Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum , belongs to the onion family. An ancient plant, it was eaten in ancient Egypt – so much so that it was even found in the tombs of the Pharaohs! It has been a stalwart in…
Pattypan squash: the plate-shaped wonder we still don’t know enough about At first glance, the pattypan squash looks like a UFO landed at the grocery store – but don’t let its unique appearance scare you off! This shapely, flat pumpkin is a real kitchen treasure that’s not only super healthy, but also surprisingly versatile. Let’s…
Wild garlic – The Green Gold of Forests One of the most exciting heralds of spring is the wild garlic, also known as ramsons. The Latin name is Allium ursinum, from which the word “ursinum” refers to bears – legend has it that bears waking up from their dens start their spring feeding with it,…