Native to southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina. Evergreen shrub or small tree reaching 1-7 meters in height. Named after Portuguese naturalist João da Silva Feijó and German collector Friedrich Sellow
Miso soup combines miso paste with dashi stock as part of traditional Japanese meals. More than 80% of Japan's miso production goes into soup production. 75% of Japanese people consume miso soup daily
Edible flowers must be grown organically, avoiding chemical-treated nursery flowers. Pick flowers on dry, sunny days when fully bloomed. Rinse flowers quickly to remove dirt and insects. Dry flowers in single layer on paper towels or in dehydrator
Dates are rich in nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Dried dates are more nutrient-dense than fresh ones. Medjool dates are the most common dried dates. Dates can be stored up to 8 months in refrigerator
Miso soup consists of dashi (Japanese soup stock), miso paste, and tofu/wakame seaweed. Dashi can be made from kombu (kelp) or katsuobushi (bonito flakes). Miso paste should be added one tablespoon per 200ml dashi bowl
Avocado provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and folate. Blackcurrants contain 30x more vitamin C than blueberries. Brussels sprouts are rich in kaempferol antioxidant. Kiwi increases HDL cholesterol and helps manage blood pressure. Lentils reduce chronic disease risk with phenolic content