Asparagus
Discover the real reason why asparagus is considered the "king of vegetables." We reveal all the fascinating secrets of this springtime treat as we follow it from seed to fruit (yep, fruit!) to harvest and packing.
Pecans
You’ve NEVER seen a harvest like this! Watch how pecans — America’s native nut — get from a Georgia orchard to your table in time for Thanksgiving.
Pepper
Ever wondered why red peppers are more expensive than green peppers? We went straight to the farm to find out this and more — like whether yellow, orange and red peppers are all just shades of one ripening pepper.
Peaches
Do you know the difference between a peach and a nectarine? (Wait, is this a trick question?) And what is the point of peach fuzz anyway? We answer these questions — and many more — as we follow the harvest of Summer’s sweetest treat.
Oranges
We hate to break it to you, but you’ve been choosing your oranges all wrong. Find out how the orange growers do it — and also why they’re "terrified" for the future of our groves.
Canola: What the Heck Is It?
Canola is one of the world's most common -- and controversial -- cooking oils. But what is it? Is there a "canola" plant? To answer these questions, we have to go back in time to a Canadian laboratory.
The Crazy Secrets of the Cashew
We break down all the wild facts about the cashew: why so-called raw cashews aren’t really raw; why the nuts are never sold in their shells; how dangerous the processing is; and how a whole other food gets wasted in the process.
Avocado
Avocados have become a super trendy food, but few of us know how they're even grown or harvested. We visit a California farm to uncover the amazing story of the avocado — and share the secrets to choosing, ripening and cutting the fruit.
Raspberries
Are Raspberries the world's most delicate fruit? Find out why raspberries are touched *just once* by human hands before you buy them. Plus, how to keep them from going moldy so darn fast. HINT: you're doing it wrong!
White Chocolate or White LIE?
Is white chocolate really chocolate? Find out the good, the bad and the ugly.
The ORIGINAL Pumpkin Pie
The pumpkin pie the pilgrims made wasn't anything like the pie we eat for Thanksgiving today. We recreated the colonial recipe and discovered -- with a few modern tweaks -- it's a pretty amazing dish.
Pumpkin
You’ve been duped: that “pumpkin” puree in the can isn’t pumpkin at all — at least not the kind you think! We bust the great American pumpkin myth and discover why we grow 500 million pounds of the stuff each year — without eating any of it.
PEACHES: What's the Fuzz About?
Peaches picked straight from the tree are always a lot fuzzier than when you buy them from a store. Why is that? And what is the fuzz for in the first place?
Coconut Rice Pudding with Caramelized Pineapple
This tropical rice pudding uses half the added sugar than most rice pudding recipes. And come on, caramelized pineapple? Yes, please.
How to Pick the Perfect Pineapple
You can find a lot of so-called "tips" for picking the perfect pineapple. Most of them are myths. We bust the big ones (sorry, Gordon Ramsay) and help you score the best in the bunch.
Strawberry Grilled Cheese Recipe
Adding fruit to your grilled cheese will take it to a whole new level thanks to that magic combination of salty and sweet.
Why are Strawberry Seeds on the Outside?
Most fruits have seeds buried deep inside the fleshy part we eat. So why are strawberries so different? Prepare yourself: everything you thought you knew about strawberries is about to go up in smoke.
Garam Masala Carrots Recipe
Carrots don't have to be bland! Try this super simple recipe with an Indian kick.
The Purple or the Orange Carrot — Which Came First?
Purple carrots may not be as newfangled as you'd expect. Find out the crazy history of the carrot — and its many colors — in 60 seconds.
Hydroponic Spinach
Is this the future of farming? Find out how hydroponic farmers grow spinach — one of the most nutrient-packed foods on the planet — even in the dead of winter.
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