They come in all colors from yellow, brown, red to purple, black and others. However, the most commonly grown figs, Brown Turkey and Celeste are a golden when ripe. To know more about preparing and cooking figs, please visit here.

Dates are rich in energizing carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Fiber in dates also helps prevent intestinal diseases due to the laxative effect in its fiber. Please visit here for more on dates.

Some of the most popular fruits in countries outside of the United States, they are ideal fruits for those sections of the country with long, cold winters. For more on currants, please visit here.....

A cousin of the blueberry, this very bright red berry have long been valued for its ability to help prevent and treat urinary tract infections. Please visit here for more.....

Cocos nucifera is the scientific name for coconut. It provides a nutritious souce of meat, juice, milk and oil that has fed and nourished popupations around the world for generations. Please visit here to know more about coconut.....

Cherries are drupes or stone fruits which are related to plums and more distantly to peaches and nectarines. They have been enjoyed for a very long time. Please visit here for more.....

This vegetable is closely related to the celery family and it develops a knobbly baseball-sized root with crisp texture and has an intense celery flavor. To know more about celeriac, please visit here.

The health benefits of the cabbage are now well known and still, this vegetable does not seem to be present in our diet. Studies suggest that it should be brought to our table 2 to 3 times a week to enjoy the medicinal benefits. Please visit here for more.....

Cabbage can be cooked in many ways. And to prevent strong odors when cooking cabbage, add a whole walnut to the cooking liquid. Please visit here for more.....

Wishing You a Blessed New Year.