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More than half of the grapes grown in California are used for wine and juice. One-third of California grapes become raisins.

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Vegetable and ornamental gardens are winding down this time of year. Give them and yourself a lift by planting edibles and flowers that thrive…

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PETA has officially had its salad tossed. Technically, the individual ingredients — not a specific mix of greens and vegetables — were chucked…

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Daikon radishes look like an overgrown white carrot but are actually from the cabbage family. Thought to have originated in the Mediterranean …

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Jicama! Funny name, great taste. Jicama belongs to the legume or bean family (Fabaceae). It is a popular dietary staple in Latin America and w…

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Peas belong to the vegetable family known as legumes whose plants produce pods with enclosed seeds. Legumes are protein-rich, low fat, nutriti…