Monthly Archives: August 2010

The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae family (also known as the nightshades).The potato is native to the Andes Mountains in Chile, Peru and Bolivia. In this region more than 3000 varieties … Continue reading →

Jicama is one specie in the genus Pachyrhizus, plants in this genus are commonly referred to as yam bean, although the term “yam bean” can be another name for Jicama. The other major species of yam beans are also indigenous … Continue reading →

The pineapple is one of the world’s most popular and bizarre dessert fruits. The Ananas Comosus is a tropical plant, native to Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The plant is a bromeliad (family Bromeliaceae), a short, herbaceous perennial with 30 or … Continue reading →

Back to normal: Hooray! Aha! So I’m back from vacation. Did you miss me, beloved readers?  Well, I certainly missed you too! I had a great vacation and can’t wait to plan my next adventure, which will be to the … Continue reading →