Veggie of the Week
Linseed vs Flaxseed
What are Linseeds (or is it Flaxseeds)? A linseed (Linum usitatissiumum) is shaped like a sesame seed, but is a little larger and has a harder, shinier shell. It is a dark brown or sometimes a reddish-brown colour, but golden linseed is, well…a golden colour. 😉 Nomenclature of Linseed vs Flaxseed Have you noticed that North Americans tend to call…
Veggie of the Week
The Pistachio: Heart Healthy Nuts
What are Pistachios? Similar to mangoes, the pistachio is a member of the cashew family. Although now grown in California, it originates from the Middle East and is native to Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Turkey and the Caucausus Mountains (southern Afghanistan and Russia). It’s the seed of a very hardy tree that grows in dry, stoney, nutrient-poor soil under a hot sun….
