From giant acorns to blueberries, the state has some of the quirkiest traditions that make ringing in the new year a unique ...

Picking the right varieties will ensure you have tomatoes, cucumbers and other produce suitable to the types of dishes.

Across the country, cities and towns have New Year's Eve drops that feature everything from New York City's crystal ball to a favorite product made by the people of Mt. Olive, North Carolina.

The best time to take psyllium husk for its benefits is typically before or during a meal, especially one containing fat.

Are pickles bad for blood pressure? Yes, eating pickles every day increase your blood sodium levels and raise blood pressure, putting you at risk of hypertension.

A cucumber for slicing should have thin skin. For pickling, “what you want is actually exactly the opposite,” West said — small, dense fruits with big texture and flavorful thick skin.

Many cucumber salads are dressed with some combination of salt, acidity (such as vinegar or lemon juice) and something tangy and creamy. This recipe skips the first step of salting by instead ...

“Would you like a pickle with that?” Whenever I’m asked the question while ordering a sandwich, my answer is always, certainly, unequivocally, “yes.” Although you can pickle just about anything — ...

It’s September, and I still haven’t harvested a single red tomato. The beets are still grape-size and, so far, my four plants have produced only two zucchini. But the green beans? They’re suddenly ...