Tag Archives: vegetables

December 27

Five quick facts about cucamelons

Melothria scabra are native to Mexico and Central America, where they are believed to have been domesticated before western contact Other common names include mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin, Mexican miniature watermelon and Mexican sour Cucamelons can be grown from seeds, taking three months to mature. Cucamelons look like miniature watermelons, roughly the size of […]

November 07

Very Easy Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan

Very Easy Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan (serves 2-4)   Ingredients: One bunch asparagus (I like very thin asparagus) ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated Olive oil, to drizzle Black Pepper Juice from ½ lemon   Preparation: Rinse and remove tough part of asparagus stalks Cook in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until the […]