However, their taste can be affected by the presence of cucurbitacin, a compound that gives them a bitter flavor. This compound is a natural defense mechanism of the cucumber, designed to deter ...

Standard kimchi is just the tip of the iceberg for this fermented condiment. We spoke with chef Sungchul Shim for advice on ...

The cocktail has shrunk in the past few years as the “mini martini” takes its place in menus around the city. The pint-sized ...

By Bruce Spangenberg Even though we are in bitter cold of Wisconsin winter, it is not too early for planning ahead to the ...

Cucumbers have always been cool. Now, thanks to social media, they're also hot. Viral cucumber recipes racked up millions of ...

Carefully selecting cultivars can also help for limited space gardens, or when growing vegetables in containers. Look for ...

An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections traced to imported cucumbers has ended with 113 patients confirmed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the first outbreak ...

Seven people have been transferred to the immigration service after they were found in the back of a lorry wedged between containers of cucumbers. Police were called at 15:15 GMT on Tuesday by a ...

But if you’re banking on mandarin oranges to up your Vitamin C intake, you'll do better with the other oranges such as the valencia and navel varieties instead. "To get your recommended Vitamin C ...