Peaches and nectarines are closely related fruits, and often mistaken for one another at first glance. The main visible difference is the skin—peaches are fuzzy, while nectarines are smooth—but nutritionally, the comparison is more nuanced. Looking closely at calorie and macronutrient data reveals small but meaningful differences that may matter depending on your dietary goals….
Whenever we talk about the appearance and physical characteristics of bramble fruits, we often use terms like drupelets, receptacle, and peduncle. For many of us, it’s been a long time since we last sat in a botany class, so it can be difficult to visualize which part of the fruit or plant we’re referring to….
Berry shakes, salads, pies, tarts, sorbets, ice creams, and more are found everywhere on menus across Oregon. What can be a bit confusing is when the menu lists a specific berry—like loganberries or marionberries—instead of just blackberries or raspberries. What’s the real difference, especially since both are hybrids of blackberries? Here’s a quick comparison to…
People often confuse certain melon varieties because they look similar in size, shape, or in the color and texture of their flesh and rinds. For example, telling a canary melon apart from a honeydew melon can be tricky, especially when both are ripe and yellow. But if you look closely, you will notice clear differences…
If you’re seeing them for the first time, Hami melons and honeydew melons may look almost identical. Both have green to yellow rinds and refreshing flesh. However, these melon varieties are surprisingly different in appearance, flavor, and origin. In this post, I’ll walk you through how the two compare. Keep reading! 1. Appearance Hami Hami…
As a true melon fanatic, I can’t resist picking up a few whenever I stop by the grocery store. On a hot, tiring afternoon, nothing feels better than a ripe, juicy watermelon that has been chilling in the fridge. I honestly can’t think of anything more refreshing. Cantaloupe is one of my favorites because it…
We are all used to melons with red or pink flesh. Whenever you decide to sample some watermelons on a hot day, there are high chances that the ones you are likely to get at your local grocery store or farmers’ market have that familiar reddish or pink interior. But not all watermelons are pink…
How many nuts starting with the letter N can you name? If you can think of more than five, you’re ahead of most people. The truth is, there aren’t many nuts that begin with N. I’ve listed the ones I know here, and I’ll add more if I come across them. If you know of…
I got invited to an alphabet-themed potluck where everyone had to bring dishes starting with their assigned letter. I drew S and decided on a snack board—but when I started planning the “S-nuts” section, I stalled after Soy nut and Shea nut. Were there actually many more? After a bit of searching, I found out…
I was flipping through a cookbook the other day, looking for inspiration, when I noticed how often certain letters kept popping up in recipes. M for mint, mango, milk… but when I hit the chapter on nuts, I stopped. How many nuts do I actually know that start with M? Apart from the usual macadamia,…