The plant is indeed the Calabash Tree (Crescentia cujete). Its fruit are inedible. When dried, the mature fruit’s hard shells can be made into musical instruments and other receptacles. The tree is ...

This use of plants in tinctures and as healing medicine is truly endless and completely natural. Across the world, bushes, herbs, flowers, and barks are used to ease symptoms of pain, anxiety, and ...

Discover iconic dishes across all U.S. states—from lobster rolls to cheese curds—that locals love and visitors can’t stop ...

Whey protein offers many benefits, including muscle growth and recovery. However, you should check the label for these ...

Knowing the difference between common edible plants and poisonous counterparts that look just like them can spare you some ...

Once household names, Brooklyn's candy makers numbered nearly 100 around the turn of the 20th century, and today many of their buildings still stand.

The Regional District of North Okanagan's sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park opened May 1 and is blooming and thriving, thanks to ...

And that commitment to quality shines through in every bite of that transcendent French toast. Polly’s Pancake Parlor is ...

A short drive from downtown, Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant in nearby Berlin serves as a gathering place for both Amish families and curious visitors. The restaurant’s interior feels charmingly frozen in ...

Earth to People swapped synthetic glue for tree sap to bind its debut furniture collection, which features chairs hand-crafted from centuries-old cedar.

Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that ...