Sunday, February 8, 2015

Check It Out!: Fruits & Vegetables at About.com

Oof! Where have I been?!

My apologies, I have been taking over a new blogging job. I'm posting ten times a month over at my new Fruits and Vegetables Channel at About.com, and like all new jobs it takes time to find your footing. Sadly, Vanilla Garlic got a bit neglected, but now that I have my schedule sorted I can split my attention equally between both children.

Remember About.com? That site that you used a lot way back in the 90s when the internet first started and that you still get directed to time and again? They recently rebranded, reshuffled, and retinkered and now have a banging new food section of which I am a proud part of.

They've got me writing all about produce. You'll find posts on topics such as investigating interesting varieties, looking and health and nutrition, examining curious histories, uncovering fascinating lore and legends, conducting interviews and doing product reviews. For example…


There's an awesome recipe for a creamy, sweet-n-sour white bean and Meyer lemon dip!


And a recipe for a bombtastic lemon caramel sauce.


Think you know your beet varieties? Think again with Beets 101.


Curious on if poppy seeds can get you high or cause you to fail a blood test? I have the answers you crave!

There's also info on if sweet potato leaves can kill you, the legend of the great eel Te Tuna and how is death created the first coconut, the origin of the Italian mafia and how it's intertwined with the citrus industry to this day, and so much more!

I hope you'll swing by and become a regular reader. Now that I've found my pace, Vanilla Garlic will be back up and running full speed. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Garrett out.

2 comments:

  1. Missed you here but do like the About.com stuff. But I do like your 'humor' here better. :)

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  2. I grew sweet potatoes for the first time last year, mostly for the greens. Very tasty...

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~Garrett