| While many fresh plum varieties are clingstone, the type dried to make these is usually freestone |
prunes |
200 |
March 16, 2018 |
| Smooth cayenne, once the principal variety of this fruit grown in Hawaii, has been replaced by the hybrid MD2 |
pineapple |
400 |
March 16, 2018 |
| This green pod veggie used in Creole cooking & to thicken soups & stews is also known as lady's finger |
okra |
600 |
March 16, 2018 |
| Yellow crookneck & yellow straightneck are popular summer varieties of this veggie |
squash |
800 |
March 16, 2018 |
| In some countries this long-necked brown pear is known as the Kaiser Alexander |
a Bosc pear |
1000 |
March 16, 2018 |
| Maltaise sauce is made by adding the juice from the blood variety of this fruit to hollandaise sauce |
an orange |
200 |
October 20, 2016 |
| Hungarian wax is the hot variety of sweet banana these |
peppers |
400 |
October 20, 2016 |
| More accurately called crisphead lettuce, it grows in tight, dense heads similar to cabbage |
iceberg lettuce |
600 |
October 20, 2016 |
| This small green vegetable native to Mexico is the essential ingredient in salsa verde |
a tomatillo |
800 |
October 20, 2016 |
| Not as popular as the ruby red, the Duncan is believed to be the oldest variety of this fruit in the United States |
a grapefruit |
1000 |
October 20, 2016 |
| A veggie that comes in spears, or the genus it belongs to |
asparagus |
200 |
September 29, 2015 |
| In most U.S. grocery stores, you should assume you are purchasing these, even if the sign says "yams" |
sweet potatoes |
400 |
September 29, 2015 |
| The fruit sold under this name, from that of an Italian estate, is a muskmelon |
cantaloupe |
600 |
September 29, 2015 |
| Almost all California raisins are produced from this seedless grape named for an English immigrant |
Thompson seedless grapes |
800 |
September 29, 2015 |
| Pickled pods of this have been called "a standard hors d'oeuvre at... every Southern cocktail party" |
okra |
1000 |
September 29, 2015 |
| This stone fruit is fuzzier if bought by the roadside; supermarket varieties are mechanically brushed |
peaches |
200 |
March 9, 2012 |
| The Delicious apple was originally called this, after the nickname of Iowa, where its developer lived |
the Hawkeye |
400 |
March 9, 2012 |
| Edward Lear rhymed it with "mince"; if he'd eaten it raw, he might have used "wince" |
quince |
600 |
March 9, 2012 |
| The world record holder among these cucumber-like summer squashes was almost 6' long & weighed 65 pounds |
zucchini |
800 |
March 9, 2012 |
| George Washington Carver developed 118 products from this tuber related to the morning glory |
sweet potatoes |
1000 |
March 9, 2012 |
| Romaine & leaf, aka loose-leaf, are types of this salad starter |
lettuce |
200 |
December 22, 2011 |
| The fuzz-free baby type of this fruit named for a New Zealand bird is eaten whole, as one would eat a grape |
a kiwi |
400 |
December 22, 2011 |
| The name of this so-called artichoke isn't from a city in Israel but from girasole, Italian for "sunflower" |
Jerusalem |
600 |
December 22, 2011 |
| What we call this is actually the netted melon or muskmelon |
a cantaloupe |
800 |
December 22, 2011 |
| Prickly but edible, they're one letter different from the name of cities in Arizona & Mexico |
nopales |
1000 |
December 22, 2011 |
| Though it has curly leaves instead of a dense head, kale is thought to be the original version of this vegetable |
cabbage |
200 |
June 17, 2005 |
| In 1493 Columbus encountered this, Hawaii's most valuable fruit crop, on the island of Guadeloupe |
the pineapple |
400 |
June 17, 2005 |
| Gravenstein, which is green with red streaks, is a variety of this fruit |
an apple |
600 |
June 17, 2005 |
| This juice orange accounts for about half of the USA's yearly crop of oranges |
the valencia orange |
800 |
June 17, 2005 |
| This variety of grape is the USA's most important in making preserves & juice |
the Concord (grape) |
1000 |
June 17, 2005 |
| To retain its crispness, the sugar snap type of this should be eaten raw |
peas |
200 |
February 25, 2005 |
| If you like pina coladas, then you must like coconut & this fruit, the 2 main flavors |
pineapple |
400 |
February 25, 2005 |
| The Bosc variety of this fruit is excellent for baking or poaching |
pears |
600 |
February 25, 2005 |
| It's the leading agricultural product of the island nation of Dominica |
bananas |
800 |
February 25, 2005 |
| The scientific name of this garnish used in salads & sandwiches is Nasturtium aquaticum |
watercress |
1000 |
February 25, 2005 |
| Commercial growers usually brush most of the fuzz off this fruit prior to sending it to market |
peach |
200 |
April 2, 2004 |
| Canned pears are most likely to be this variety |
Bartlett |
400 |
April 2, 2004 |
| The white variety of this purplish-red root vegetable has the highest sugar content of any vegetable |
beet |
600 |
April 2, 2004 |
| Succotash is a Southern dish of lima beans, sometimes chopped sweet peppers & this veggie |
corn |
800 |
April 2, 2004 |
| Bok choy is also called a Chinese type of this, but has a longer, looser head than the red or white types |
cabbage |
1000 |
April 2, 2004 |
| The seeds of the Triple Treat pumpkin are easy to eat, as they don't have these like other seeds do |
shells |
200 |
December 1, 2003 |
| Cherry & Pear are types of these, as is Beefsteak |
tomatoes |
400 |
December 1, 2003 |
| This color asparagus is grown in the dark |
white |
600 |
December 1, 2003 |
| The cassava is used in cavim, a type of this snifter liquor popular in Brazil |
brandy |
800 |
December 1, 2003 |
| The Cortland, Spartan & Empire apples share their development from this one |
the McIntosh |
1000 |
December 1, 2003 |
| The sugar variety of this is preferred for pies, the Connecticut field variety for jack-o'-lanterns |
pumpkin |
200 |
October 9, 2003 |
| The scientific name of this veggie -- or is it a fruit? -- is Lycopersicon esculentum |
tomato |
400 |
October 9, 2003 |
| Unlike the green variety of this vegetable, the string on sugar snaps runs around both sides of the pod |
peas |
600 |
October 9, 2003 |
| In Italian cabbage is cavolo & this vegetable is cavolfiore |
cauliflower |
800 |
October 9, 2003 |
| Although this juice orange may have originated in Portugal, it bears the name of a Spanish city & region |
Valencia |
1000 |
October 9, 2003 |
| The egg-shaped plum variety of this makes a great spaghetti sauce |
the tomato |
200 |
May 14, 2003 |
| Many dieters eat helf of one of these, like the Star Ruby or Rio Red, before every meal |
the grapefruit |
400 |
May 14, 2003 |
| What the French call epinard we call this |
spinach |
600 |
May 14, 2003 |
| For cooking, popular ones of these include the Gravenstein & the Greening |
apples |
800 |
May 14, 2003 |
| Also called a Mexican potato, this crunchy vegetable can be baked, boiled or fried, or served raw in salads |
jicama |
1000 |
May 14, 2003 |
| Hey, cool! It's the more common name for crisphead lettuce |
iceberg lettuce |
200 |
December 11, 2002 |
| The name of this vegetable & pie ingredient may come from Latin for "root of the barbarians" |
rhubarb |
400 |
December 11, 2002 |
| A "pink" variety of this doubles as Arkansas' state fruit & vegetable |
tomato |
600 |
December 11, 2002 |
| The satsuma, a nearly seedless variety of this, is typically canned, & goes great with Chinese chicken salad |
mandarin orange |
800 |
December 11, 2002 |
| To improve his singing voice, the emperor Nero ate large quantities of this mild onion relative & symbol of Wales |
leek |
1000 |
December 11, 2002 |
| These large green banana relatives are usually available in Hispanic markets as platanos |
Plantains |
100 |
April 6, 2000 |
| It's said that Christopher Columbus introduced this "cool" veggie to the New World |
Cucumber |
200 |
April 6, 2000 |
| A serving of the butternut variety of this vegetable supplies over 100 percent of the RDA of beta carotene |
Squash |
300 |
April 6, 2000 |
| Varieties of this tuber include red pontiac, Katahdin & Finnish yellow wax |
Potatoes |
400 |
April 6, 2000 |
| This tropical fruit contains an enzyme called papain which is used to tenderize meat |
Papaya |
500 |
April 6, 2000 |
| One who is courting favor is a "polisher" of this fruit |
Apple |
100 |
February 23, 1998 |
| Peas come in these, & those of the snow pea are edible |
Pods |
200 |
February 23, 1998 |
| "Not worth" one of these means worthless |
Fig |
300 |
February 23, 1998 |
| Mustard family member that may be plain or horse |
Radish |
400 |
February 23, 1998 |
| To get its green flesh, cut lengthwise around the large seed, twist halves apart, remove seed & scoop |
Avocado |
500 |
February 23, 1998 |
| The usual color of the flesh of a honeydew melon |
Green |
100 |
September 4, 1997 |
| The scallion is also known as this "onion" |
Green Onion |
200 |
September 4, 1997 |
| It's also called a snap bean from the sound it makes when broken in half |
Green Bean |
300 |
September 4, 1997 |
| Term for the edible leaves of the turnip, beet & collard |
Greens |
400 |
September 4, 1997 |
| A mature Rome beauty apple has skin of this color |
Red |
500 |
September 4, 1997 |
| Maraschino liqueur is flavored with the pits & pulp of the marasca kind of these |
Cherries |
100 |
February 27, 1997 |
| The Yukon Gold variety of this vegetable has a moist texture & is good mashed |
Potato |
200 |
February 27, 1997 |
| To make Poile Helene, place a poached one of these atop vanilla ice cream & top with chocolate sauce |
Pear |
300 |
February 27, 1997 |
| The most common mandarin orange in the United States, it was named for a city in Morocco |
Tangerine (for Tangier) |
400 |
February 27, 1997 |
| Many consider the French fraise des bois the most flavorful type of this fruit |
Strawberry |
500 |
February 27, 1997 |
| The name of this vegetable comes from the Latin words caulis -- "stalk" -- & flos -- "flower" |
Cauliflower |
100 |
February 4, 1997 |
| This fruit is divided into wine & table groups |
Grapes |
200 |
February 4, 1997 |
| The acorn variety of this is often cut in half, deseeded & baked |
Squash |
300 |
February 4, 1997 |
| The rutabaga is related to this root vegetable; it's sometimes called a "yellow" one |
Turnip |
400 |
February 4, 1997 |
| This tropical fruit is sometimes called a pawpaw though the true pawpaw is an entirely different fruit |
Papaya |
500 |
February 4, 1997 |
| Two of these fuzzy-skinned fruits from New Zealand contain more potassium than a banana |
Kiwi |
100 |
November 29, 1996 |
| This creamy yellow squash is served much like the pasta it's named for |
Spaghetti Squash |
200 |
November 29, 1996 |
| The reddish stalks of this vegetable are often added to strawberry pie |
Rhubarb |
300 |
November 29, 1996 |
| In the South, this vegetable that thickens gumbo is also eaten fried |
Okra |
400 |
November 29, 1996 |
| In Europe, it's known as an aubergine |
Eggplant |
500 |
November 29, 1996 |
| The Royal Ann variety of this fruit is usually the type used to make maraschinos |
a cherry |
100 |
September 20, 1996 |
| Fruit you're most likely to find in a pandowdy |
an apple |
200 |
September 20, 1996 |
| Don't cry, but when its skin is "thick and tough, coming winter cold and rough" |
an onion |
300 |
September 20, 1996 |
| The English, a hothouse variety of this vegetable, can be 2 feet long & has few seeds |
a cucumber |
400 |
September 20, 1996 |
| This red-leafed Italian chicory is used as a salad green |
radicchio |
500 |
September 20, 1996 |
| When buying this vegetable, look for spears with tightly closed green or purplish tips |
asparagus |
100 |
June 18, 1996 |
| Some varieties of this vegetable have edible pods & are eaten in much the same way as green beans |
peas |
200 |
June 18, 1996 |
| If adequately fertilized, a good palm tree may produce 200 pounds of these little sweet treats each year |
dates |
300 |
June 18, 1996 |
| In 1792 Captain Bligh finally managed to get a load of these trees to Jamaica |
breadfruit |
400 |
June 18, 1996 |
| The citron is cultivated not for its acidic pulp, but for this, which is candied |
peel |
500 |
June 18, 1996 |
| About 75% of the U.S.crop of these "love apples" is processed into juice, ketchup, etc. |
tomatoes |
100 |
April 30, 1996 |
| The crisp-head types of this, like iceberg, have brittle, prominently veined leaves |
lettuce |
200 |
April 30, 1996 |
| You don't have to be a newton to know that the Smyrna, Adriatic & black mission are these |
figs |
300 |
April 30, 1996 |
| This fruit, including the Crenshaw & Santa Claus, belongs to the gourd family |
melons |
400 |
April 30, 1996 |
| These fuzzless fruits are generally sweeter than the peaches of which they're a subspecies |
nectarines |
500 |
April 30, 1996 |
| This vegetable can be "stuffed", or shredded to make sauerkraut |
cabbage |
100 |
December 19, 1995 |
| These sweet, heart-shaped peppers are usually sold in jars, either alone or stuffed in olives |
pimentos |
200 |
December 19, 1995 |
| A casaba is a melon & a Catawba is one of these |
a grape |
300 |
December 19, 1995 |
| Resembling overgrown scallions, they're an integral ingredient of vichyssoise |
leeks |
400 |
December 19, 1995 |
| Stripped of their reddish-brown shells, these fruity "nuts" often conclude a Chinese meal |
lychee nuts |
500 |
December 19, 1995 |
| The red & golden apple varieties with this word in their names are the most widely grown in the U.S. |
Delicious |
100 |
November 24, 1995 |
| Brabanconne is a garnish made with these miniature cabbages |
Brussels Sprouts |
200 |
November 24, 1995 |
| Ogden Nash said of this vegetable, "When it's raw, it develops the jaw, but stewed, is more quietly chewed" |
Celery |
300 |
November 24, 1995 |
| What we usually call this in the United States is actually the netted or nutmeg melon |
Cantaloupe |
400 |
November 24, 1995 |
| This bitter plum, the fruit of the blackthorne, is used to make jam & to flavor gin |
sloe berry |
500 |
November 24, 1995 |
| The leaves of this red root vegetable rich in sugar can be cooked & eaten like spinach |
beets |
100 |
October 11, 1995 |
| The Anjou is a popular winter variety of this fruit |
a pear |
200 |
October 11, 1995 |
| One book says "this cute little cabbage" is "a vegetable that you either love or hate" |
Brussels sprouts |
300 |
October 11, 1995 |
| Sugar loaf, grown in Mexico, is a popular variety of this tropical fruit |
pineapple |
400 |
October 11, 1995 |
| The Morello variety of this fruit is sometimes preserved in syrup |
cherries |
500 |
October 11, 1995 |
| This long, tapering, orange root vegetable contains more sugar than any vegetable except the beet |
carrot |
100 |
April 26, 1995 |
| The "heading" type of this green vegetable somewhat resembles the cauliflower |
broccoli |
200 |
April 26, 1995 |
| The red type of this berry grows on erect canes; the black type, on arching ones |
raspberry |
300 |
April 26, 1995 |
| Sir William Gage brought the greengage variety of this fruit to England around 1725 |
plum |
400 |
April 26, 1995 |
| Dwarf green curled is a variety of the Savoy type of this vegetable |
cabbage |
500 |
April 26, 1995 |
| This orange root vegetable belongs to the same family as celery & parsley |
a carrot |
100 |
March 13, 1995 |
| The Crenshaw is a type of this with green skin & salmon-colored flesh |
a melon |
200 |
March 13, 1995 |
| A compound called capsaicin puts the varying degrees of hot in different types of these |
a pepper |
300 |
March 13, 1995 |
| The new yellow pear variety of this is used in much the same way as the cherry type |
tomatoes |
400 |
March 13, 1995 |
| To make moussaka use one of these purple vegetables |
an eggplant |
500 |
March 13, 1995 |
| These cherries sometimes sold in green syrup are usually of the Royal Ann variety |
maraschino cherries |
100 |
February 7, 1995 |
| The limequat is a cross between a lime & this fruit |
the kumquat |
200 |
February 7, 1995 |
| A large one these fuzzy- skinned fruits from New Zealand has more vitamin C than a medium-sized orange |
a kiwi |
300 |
February 7, 1995 |
| The small, lantern-shaped habanero is one of the more-fiery types of this |
a pepper |
400 |
February 7, 1995 |
| The Bosc variety of this fruit is good for poaching & baking |
a pear |
500 |
February 7, 1995 |
| The Empire apple was developed in this state from the Delicious & McIntosh |
New York |
100 |
November 30, 1994 |
| Petit pois are small, tender ones of these |
peas |
200 |
November 30, 1994 |
| Blumenkohl is the German name for this vegetable |
cauliflower |
300 |
November 30, 1994 |
| Baba ghanoush is a Middle Eastern spread made with this purple-skinned vegetable |
the eggplant |
400 |
November 30, 1994 |
| In the U.S. Golden raisins are usually made from this variety of grape |
the Thompson Seedless |
500 |
November 30, 1994 |
| The Anjou & Comice varieties of this fruit originated in France |
a pear |
100 |
March 22, 1994 |
| This Italian summer squash is also called a small marrow |
zucchini |
200 |
March 22, 1994 |
| The name of this popular soul food vegetable comes from colewort |
collard greens |
300 |
March 22, 1994 |
| The cardoon, a type of thistle, is closely related to this "globe" vegetable |
artichoke |
400 |
March 22, 1994 |
| The "Japanese" persimmon was introduced to the U.S. by this commodore in 1855 |
Commodore (Matthew) Perry |
500 |
March 22, 1994 |
| With only 5 calories per stalk, some dieters claim you can burn weight while chewing this vegetable |
celery |
100 |
February 25, 1994 |
| This tropical fruit is a traditional garnish for ham |
pineapple |
200 |
February 25, 1994 |
| This purple skinned vegetable is popularly served parmigiana |
eggplant |
300 |
February 25, 1994 |
| California and New Zealand are among the major producers of this fuzzy-skinned fruit |
the kiwi |
400 |
February 25, 1994 |
| Up to 100 of these miniature cabbages grow on a single plant |
Brussels sprouts |
500 |
February 25, 1994 |
| A sauce made of this fruit is the traditional accompaniment for a Thanksgiving turkey |
cranberries |
100 |
January 25, 1994 |
| Before making ratatouille, this vegetable should be salted to reduce its bitterness |
eggplant |
200 |
January 25, 1994 |
| Celeriac is a type of celery grown for this part, not for its stalks |
the roots |
300 |
January 25, 1994 |
| This state produces over 80% of the strawberries grown in the United States |
California |
400 |
January 25, 1994 |
| The Japanese daikon is a giant, mild type of this vegetable |
a radish |
500 |
January 25, 1994 |
| The seedless navel is a sweet variety of this |
Orange |
100 |
November 18, 1993 |
| Alligator pear is another term for this |
Avocado |
200 |
November 18, 1993 |
| The plantain member of this fruit family, Musaceae, is also called Adam's fig |
banana |
300 |
November 18, 1993 |
| A wedge of this fruit is the traditional accompaniment for a shot of tequila |
Lime |
400 |
November 18, 1993 |
| Called a nut when dried, this is the fruit of the soapberry tree, native to China |
the lychee nut |
500 |
November 18, 1993 |
| To make sauerkraut, ferment this vegetable with salt |
cabbage |
100 |
November 8, 1993 |
| Though this fruit's name is in one of Ga.'s nicknames, Calif. & S.C. produce more of them |
peaches |
200 |
November 8, 1993 |
| The Muscat variety of this fruit is perfect for making raisins |
grapes |
300 |
November 8, 1993 |
| These were once called "love apples", perhaps because eating them was thought to make you fall in love |
tomatoes |
400 |
November 8, 1993 |
| This second-largest citrus fruit is believed to be a mutation of the largest, the shaddock |
grapefruit |
500 |
November 8, 1993 |
| The leaves of this relative of the scallion & shallot are commonly sprinkled on baked potatoes |
chives |
100 |
July 23, 1993 |
| Only this vegetable's heart & the soft flesh at the base of its leaves are eaten |
artichokes |
200 |
July 23, 1993 |
| White seedless types of this fruit are used to make fillets of sole Veronique |
grapes |
300 |
July 23, 1993 |
| The Greek kalamata & French nicoise are popular imported types of these |
olives |
400 |
July 23, 1993 |
| The yellow Cavendish is the most popular variety of this tropical fruit in the U.S. |
banana |
500 |
July 23, 1993 |
| Slices of this pickling vegetable are said to soften skin & soothe tired eyes |
cucumber |
100 |
January 19, 1993 |
| This vegetable may be named for the white, oval variety, but we know the purple one better |
an eggplant |
200 |
January 19, 1993 |
| The plantain type of this tropical fruit is almost always eaten cooked |
a banana |
300 |
January 19, 1993 |
| Loganberries are believed to be a hybrid of the blackberry & this red berry |
the raspberry |
400 |
January 19, 1993 |
| The Seville and bergamot are classified as bitter varieties of this fruit |
oranges |
500 |
January 19, 1993 |
| Like raisins, currants & sultanas are dried forms of this fruit |
the grape |
100 |
September 9, 1992 |
| Having large leaves, the Savoy variety of this vegetable is exceptional for stuffing |
cabbage |
200 |
September 9, 1992 |
| This legume is the No. 1 source of vegetable protein in the Japanese diet |
the soybean |
300 |
September 9, 1992 |
| Named for the capital of Veracruz, this hot chili pepper is a popular ingredient in Mexican cooking |
the jalapeño |
400 |
September 9, 1992 |
| This cranberry-like fruit is popularly used in Swedish pancake sauces, jellies & jams |
the lingonberry |
|
September 9, 1992 |
| This tropical fruit is also called a pawpaw |
papaya |
100 |
June 18, 1991 |
| For a garnish, you might use a sprig of the curly leaf variety of this vegetable |
parsley |
200 |
June 18, 1991 |
| The Germans call this miniature vegetable "rosenkohl" or rose cabbage |
Brussels sprouts |
300 |
June 18, 1991 |
| The "Royal Anne" is a reddish-gold variety of this fruit |
a cherry |
500 |
June 18, 1991 |
| The freestone variety of this fruit is usually sold fresh while the clingstones come in cans |
peaches |
|
June 18, 1991 |
| Don't tell Popeye, but the oxalic acid in this vegetable makes it difficult to absorb its iron |
spinach |
100 |
May 9, 1991 |
| This green citrus fruit is about half the size of a lemon |
a lime |
200 |
May 9, 1991 |
| This yellow string bean is an immature form of a kidney bean |
the wax bean |
400 |
May 9, 1991 |
| This pear, the most widely cultivated in the U.S., is actually the bon chretien of Europe |
the Bartlett |
500 |
May 9, 1991 |
| Miso, tamari & tofu are all made from this legume |
a soybean |
|
May 9, 1991 |
| It's believed that this red berry grown in bogs was served at the first Thanksgiving |
a cranberry |
100 |
February 20, 1991 |
| Mangel-wurzel, used for cattle feed, is a variety of this red root vegetable |
a beet |
200 |
February 20, 1991 |
| The name of this fruit group comes from the Greek word for cedar, "kedros" |
citrus |
300 |
February 20, 1991 |
| Burpee ran a 1990 contest for the largest "prizewinner" variety of this; the deadline for entry was Oct. 31 |
the pumpkin |
400 |
February 20, 1991 |
| Except for grains, this tuber is the most widely consumed human food |
the potato |
500 |
February 20, 1991 |
| Cling peaches are called that because they cling to this |
Pit/Stone |
100 |
January 17, 1991 |
| The fruit of the nopal cactus is this kind of pear |
Prickly Pear |
200 |
January 17, 1991 |
| Citrus fruit named for the resemblance of its apex to a belly button |
Navel Orange |
300 |
January 17, 1991 |
| Wintercress is also called scurvy grass because of its high content of this vitamin |
Vitamin C |
400 |
January 17, 1991 |
| Maui & Vidalia, Georgia are famous for producing sweet types of this vegetable |
Onions |
500 |
January 17, 1991 |
| The head varieties of this vegetable are divided into butterhead & crisphead |
lettuce |
100 |
November 7, 1990 |
| Santa Claus, casaba & Crenshaw are types of this fruit |
melon |
200 |
November 7, 1990 |
| This root vegetable looks like, sounds like & is related to parsley |
parsnip |
300 |
November 7, 1990 |
| It's both a type of gourd & a small immature cucumber |
a gherkin |
400 |
November 7, 1990 |
| Ponderosa, Big Boy hybrid & Sunray are popular varieties of this |
tomato |
500 |
November 7, 1990 |
| They were once called "Saratoga Chips" after the town in New York where they were first made |
Potato chips |
100 |
May 8, 1990 |
| These red "berries" grown on the ground aren't true berries because the seeds are on the outside |
Strawberries |
200 |
May 8, 1990 |
| Of jams, jelly or preserves, the one that contains no fruit, only fruit juice |
Jelly |
300 |
May 8, 1990 |
| Thos. Jefferson is credited with introducing this vegetable, named for its ovoid shape, to the U.S. |
Eggplant |
400 |
May 8, 1990 |
| Supreme Court said this salad ingredient could be classified as a vegetable (but it's botanically a fruit) |
Tomato |
500 |
May 8, 1990 |
| The names of these 2 fruits are derived from "laimun", a Middle Eastern term for citrus |
lemon & lime |
100 |
April 5, 1989 |
| World Book calls these wide, flat beans the most nutritious member of the pea family |
lima beans |
200 |
April 5, 1989 |
| Only fruit specifically mentioned by name in the biblical account of Adam & Eve |
figs |
300 |
April 5, 1989 |
| Cole Slaw is made from cabbage, & the name of this cabbage-like vegetable is a variant of "cole" |
kale |
100 |
January 9, 1989 |
| Of the huckleberry, boysenberry or loganberry, the one not named after a person |
the huckleberry |
200 |
January 9, 1989 |
| We heard it through the grapevine that this is the top raisin-growing state |
California |
300 |
January 9, 1989 |
| Tomatoes & strawberries, as well as oranges, are primary sources of this vitamin |
vitamin C |
100 |
May 13, 1988 |
| Varieties of this fruit include the Bosc & the Anjou |
a pear |
200 |
May 13, 1988 |
| Type of cabbage used in "soul food", its name is a variation of its earlier name "colewort" |
collard (greens) |
300 |
May 13, 1988 |
| In the classic recipe for mayonnaise, the juice of this fruit may be used |
a lemon |
400 |
May 13, 1988 |
| "New" types of these greens being marketed in the U.S. are the Lollo Rossa & Red Oak Leaf |
lettuce |
500 |
May 13, 1988 |
| On the vine, the inside of this "cool" vegetable can be 20º cooler than the air outside |
a cucumber |
100 |
March 2, 1988 |
| Their pods are so tender & crisp they're cooked & eaten with the peas inside |
Chinese peas (snow peas) |
200 |
March 2, 1988 |
| True cantaloupes are hardly known outside Europe; what we call a cantaloupe is actually this |
a musk melon |
300 |
March 2, 1988 |
| The variety of lettuce called cos, after a Greek isle, is also commonly called this |
Romaine |
500 |
March 2, 1988 |
| 1 of 2 fruits prescribed in the following Top 10 1972 hit:"...you called your doctor, woke him up /And said, Doctor, ain't there nothing I can take /I said, Doctor..." |
(1 of) lime (coconut) |
|
March 2, 1988 |
| A variety of this vegetable was developed in Kentucky in the mid 19th c. by Jack Bibb |
lettuce |
100 |
September 22, 1987 |
| Produce the Fairy Godmother asked Cinderella to produce for her |
pumpkin |
200 |
September 22, 1987 |
| This nickname for the cowpea makes it sound like it's got a shiner |
black-eyed peas |
300 |
September 22, 1987 |
| In metric tons, it's the #1 fruit grown in both Afghanistan & France |
grape |
400 |
September 22, 1987 |
| Fermenting this vegetable w/flour in brine is commonest recipe for the sauce Japanese call "sho-yu" |
soybeans |
500 |
September 22, 1987 |
| Cultivating potatoes is thought to have originated in South America with this Indian culture |
the Incas |
100 |
July 6, 1987 |
| Broccoli, cauliflower, & Brussels sprouts are all related to this "heady" vegetable |
cabbage |
200 |
July 6, 1987 |
| 1 of 2 vegetables listed in the World Book that begin with "E" |
eggplant (or endive) |
300 |
July 6, 1987 |
| Despite the name, you don't have to be a rabbi to get into one of these easy peeling oranges |
temple oranges |
400 |
July 6, 1987 |
| Other tropical fruit mentioned in 1st line of Rosemary Clooney's 1957 hit "Mangos" |
papayas |
500 |
July 6, 1987 |