Editorial Product Review: :Appaloosa (Phaseolus Vulgaris) Bean is related to the kidney bean and is a hybrid of the pinto bean. The Appaloosa is an elegant, elongated bean. The front portion of the bean is ivory colored and the posterior end is a speckled purple and mocha. This bean is about 1/2 inch long with the speckled markings similar to Appaloosa ponies. This bean has a mild flavor and firm texture. The Appaloosa was developed in the area of eastern Washington & northern Idaho, known as the ...
Editorial Product Review: :Whole Yellow Peas (Pioum Sativum) are part of the legume family. They are husked, about 1/4 of an inch wide and pale yellow in color. Split Peas have a mild flavor and soft texture. The Split Pea has more of an earthy flavor than the Whole Dried Pea, similar to the lentil in versatility and nourishment. Whole Dried Peas have a history going back some 10,000 years. Originally from the Middle East, Peas spread through the Mediterranean region and on to India and China. ...
Editorial Product Review: :Basmati Rice is a nutty-flavored aromatic rice which is grown in India and Pakistan around the Himalayan foothills, as well as in Iran. It is a long-grain, thin, white rice and is well known for its fragrance and delightful flavor. Basmati Rice is often served in Indian restaurants and used in Asian cooking. The grains of this rice cook up separate and fluffy. Basmati is similar to jasmine rice. Both have a sweet, nutty flavor, but Basmati has a much more concentrated flavor.
Editorial Product Review: :Black Lentils (Lens Esculenta) are a very popular legume in South Asia. They are used to make a beautiful black lentil soup. Black Beluga Lentils are 1/2 cm wide with a mild, earthly flavor and soft texture. This tiny lens-shaped pulse (dried seed) has traditionally been used as a meat substitute. A lentil is the seed of a small shrub and is dried after harvesting. Lentils have been eaten for over 8,000 years and originated in Southwestern Asia along the Indus River. It is ...
Editorial Product Review: :Wheat (Teiticum Aestivum) is a well-known, nutritious grain. There's evidence of the use of Wheat as far back as the Neolithic, over 11,000 years ago. It is believed to have helped support large numbers of people, allowing for the rise of urban centers. While Wheat Flour is commonplace, Wheat Berries are not as well-known. Wheat Berries are husked, whole Wheat Kernels surrounded by the bran of the Wheat. This form of hard Red Wheat Berries is the least processed and has the highest gluten ...
Editorial Product Review: :Brown Basmati Rice is a thin, long grain that is light tan in color. Brown Basmati still retains the bran coating that gives the rice a higher fiber content and a stronger aroma than white basmati. This rice has a nutty, earthy flavor and cooks up to a firm texture. Brown Basmati is grown in the Himalayan Foothills of India and Pakistan. This rice cooks up easily into separate, fluffy grains. Substitute Brown Basmati when a recipe calls for a brown rice.
Editorial Product Review: :Cannellini (Phaseolus Vulgaris) beans are related Kidney Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris). Also known as the Italian White Kidney or Fasolia Bean, Cannellini beans resemble Kidney Beans in size and shape, but are a creamy white color. This bean is medium sized, about a 1/2 inch long, kidney shaped and has a tough seed coat. The Cannellini has a mild nutty flavor and creamy texture. It is often associated with Italian cuisine. The Cannellini Bean is similar to the Great Northern Bean but is larger and ...
Editorial Product Review: :Benedetto Cavalieri, Delicate Method processing involves long kneading, slow processing,drawing and drying at low temperature which insures the preservation of the natural nutricional values as well as its exceptional taste.Check the drop down for special cuts.
Editorial Product Review: :Christmas Limas (Phaseolus Limensis) are related to the lima bean. They are similar to the giant Peruvian Lima but plumper. This is a large bean with a maroon batik pattern over a creamy background. The Christmas Lima may be referred to as a 'speckled lima', 'butter bean', or 'calico bean.' The bean is 7/8 in. long and maintains its markings after cooking. The Christmas Lima is an heirloom bean, which means the bean was handed down within a small community for several generations. The ...
Editor Annalee Newitz reveals the inspiration for the futurism-focused site's name, shares her obsession with the scientifically taboo and tells why sci-fi is going mainstream.
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