Exotic and Unusual Veggies

Cardoon aka artichoke thistle is similar to Globe Artichoke , but in the sunflower family as is sunchoke aka Jerusalem Artichoke. It was domesticated in the Mediterranean in antiquity and is still grown there as a viable food source. The stalks are coated with tiny spines that are a tad bothersome and painful if they get lodged in … Read more

Fennel, in North America is a little known vegetable. It serves not only as a vegetable, but also an Herb with medicinal qualities and a spice. Native to the Mediterranean region, it is common in both French and Italian cuisines. Fennel is an aromatic perennial that produces tall stalks similar to celery, green feathery leaves, … Read more