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Looking for information on produce, drinks, or other things on your grocery shopping list? Instacart’s new grocery guides explore everything from how to identify the freshest fruit to how to cut and store your favorite vegetable. Explore tips & tricks on the easiest way to cook quinoa to how to preserve nutrients in your fresh produce. Why? Here at Instacart , we believe that the...
Aug 26, 2021
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What is rosemary? Rosemary or Rosmarinus officinalis is a popular herb used in various recipes, from stews and casseroles to roasts and salads. It is particularly favored in dishes that have duck, lamb, chicken, pork,...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is peppermint? Peppermint (Mentha x Piperita or Mentha balsamea wild) is one of 25 distinct varieties of the mint plant. A cross between spearmint and watermint, it may be used in: Cookies, cakes, and...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is oregano? Found in the fresh produce department among other herbs, oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a popular and tasty addition to a wide range of popular foods, including: Pizza and pizza dough Italian sauces...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is lavender? Although thought of as a flower, lavender is actually an herb. Part of the mint family (or Lamiaceae), it is one of about 30 species that fall into that category. It may...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are pansies? Pansies are the cool-weather flower with a face. They come in various colors, including white, yellow, orange, gold, red, purple, and more. The flower grows to around 2-3in in diameter and up...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is parsley? Parsley is a flowering herb native to the central and eastern areas of the Mediterranean and Europe. Today, parsley is grown and cultivated all over the world. The leafy green plant is...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is mint? Mentha, more commonly known as mint, is a type of aromatic herb. Mint is used around the world and is available in hundreds of varieties, including (but certainly not limited to): Peppermint...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is kale? Kale is a type of cabbage, specifically a leafy variety. Unlike standard cabbage, whose leaves form a tight head, kale leaves are spread wide and can be used like any other leafy...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is jicama? Jicama is a starchy and fiber-rich root vegetable. It is also known by other names like Mexican potato, Mexican turnip, or yam bean. While it resembles a potato, it is actually a...
Feb 25, 2022
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