Fresh-use onions: Some onions produce large, round, mild-flavored bulbs for fresh use; Spanish and Bermuda onions are large, mild, and sometimes sweet. Color and flavor Onion colors range from white or yellow to red or purple. Yellow onions are all-purpose onions; they have a balance of...
Spring-planted onions should be ready to harvest in late summer and early autumn. Autumn-planted onions will be ready to harvest from early to mid-summer. Once the foliage starts to yellow and topple over, the bulbs are ready to be harvested. Use a fork to lift them carefully, taking car...
There are two types of black radish: Black Spanish radish and Chinese black radish. Black radishes resemble daikon; they grow 7 to 8 inches long and 2 to 3 inches in diameter; some are turnip shaped Black radishes are winter radishes; plant them in winter. Cook black radishes like turnips...
Salt is always a yes, sugar is a no for me. You need salt to help pull out the water in the onions. Otherwise, the onions will simply steam in the pot instead of caramelize. If you properly caramelize the onions using this recipe, they’re already very sweet, so I don’t feel l...
Copra – The standard in yellow storage onions, these have stored very well in years when I’ve been diligent about about knocking down the tops and curing them well. Red Wing – A long-lasting red onion with great color. Recommended Long-day Sweet Variety Onions ...
Before you choose a variety of garlic, you need to consider your climate, which determines whether you plant a hardneck or softneck variety. Then you need to consider your cooking because different varieties have different taste profiles, from mild to sweet to bold to spicy!
Deviled eggswin as a healthy snacks or appetizer. They’re easy to make, only have a handful of ingredients and most people love them. I’ve loved them for years, but it wasn’t until recently that I asked the question that had long been rolling around in my brain –“why are deviled...
You don’t have to prune it as much, it doesn’t require much fertilizer or pruning either. Good for Zones 5 to 8 and hardy down to -28°F. Mericrest If you live in a northern climate, this is a good option. The fruit is medium in size and has a lovely yellow flesh, plus it...
This type of onion is fairly large with a tough outer skin and meaty layers. We consider this the all-purpose onion, and personally, it’s the one I use most often. They are delicious when used to makerice fritters. Yellow onions have a nice balance of astringency and sweet in their ...
Konjac jelly candies—sold under names such as "mini-cup jelly products" and "mini fruity gels"—gained international appeal for their chewy texture and assortment of sweet and tart flavors. The treat is made from the konjac plant, which primarily grows in China and Southeast Asia....