These little green beauties are the green seed contained within pumpkin seeds. The word “pepita” comes from the Spanish word meaning “little seed of squash”. ..

When it comes to peppercorns, size makes all of the difference. Black peppercorns are the dried fruit of Piper nigrum, and tellicherry is simply the..

Masa harina is the key ingredient in masa dough used to make some of our favorite foods such as tamales, pupusas, and tortillas. Created during..

Pronounced FEE-lay, this spice is the byproduct of dried and ground sassafras leaf and is a traditional ingredient in Cajun and Creole dishes. Originally used..

Sometimes referred to as “Pharoah’s Wheat”, this ancient grain is believed to have originated in Egypt. Yet, another name points to an alternative origin story..

Attempting to pin down the origin of this fermented beverage is no easy feat, but one sure thing is that kombucha has become a highly..

Underneath the colorful lotus flower, one can find this edible rhizome which is the subterranean stem of the plant. Inside the cylindrical brown root is..

This member of the kelp family is considered to be a healthy superfood as it’s chock full of vitamins A, B, C, E, K and..

Kimchi is a staple in Korean cuisine and dates back over 3,000 years. Technically the word “kimchi” means any fermented vegetable with seasoning, but the..

Technically, hoisin means “seafood” in Cantonese, however this umami-packed sauce contains no sea creatures at all. In fact, hoisin is vegan by nature as it’s..