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The black bean – Phaseolus vulgaris – is kidney shaped and just short of blocky looking with a cream-colored flesh, and, of course, a matt to shiny black skin. Why is the black bean found in so many cuisines? Two reasons: it holds its shape when cooked, and its floury texture absorbs the flavors of

How to Choose Chili Peppers–Jalapeno, Thai, Serrano, Habanero, Scotch Bonnet The potent spicy heat you experience eating chili peppers is caused by capsaicin, a colorless, odorless, waxy compound found in the white pith of the pepper’s inner wall where the seeds are attached. Capsaicin is an irritant to most mammals—including humans; the sensation it leaves

Chainsaws are perfect for felling trees, pruning branches, and cutting up logs. They’re also great for removing stumps. How do you choose the best chainsaw? There are several factors to consider, including the size of the engine, the mobility of the machine, and the weight of the saw. You need to decide what type of

There’s a reason they call it butter lettuce: it melts in your mouth. Butter lettuce is buttery and tender from the first bite. Serve red butter lettuce alone or as a colorful addition to salad greens. Red butter lettuce is a good match to light vinaigrette or lemon and oil mix. It is a colorful

Garlic seedlings in early spring October is the month of greatest change in the southern hemisphere vegetable garden; spring is here. Now is the time to plant with the summer reward in mind. Plant tomato, eggplant, capsicum, cucumber, sweet corn, marrow, melons, zucchini, and pumpkin this month in all but the coldest regions of the

The health of a plant depends upon its roots. The yield of vegetables and fruits depends upon roots. Roots supply water and nutrients to a plant. Roots also support and anchor a plant to the soil. A root originates at the lower portion of a plant embryo or seedling. Root tips and tiny root hairs—which