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Garlic

July 24, 2019

Garlic packs a strong flavor and nutritional punch! It grows in underground bulbs and is in the allium family with onions, leeks, chives, and shallots. There are hundreds of varieties of garlic across the globe, but here are a few types you will likely come across most often: Softneck — […]

Fruits

July 24, 2019

Fruit is like nature’s healthy dessert! Conveniently, fruits also make up one of the five food groups and are considered an important building block of a healthy diet. Not only are they delicious and beautiful, but they also provide a variety of important nutrients, like vitamin C, potassium, and folate […]

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Cinnamon

July 24, 2019

Cinnamon has been used throughout history for food, medicine, religious ceremonies, fragrances, and more. It comes from the bark of a tree, and it is available in both stick and ground form. Common Types of Cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon — This is sometimes called “true” cinnamon, and it has a somewhat […]