The traditional way to drink it is by filling a hollow gourd with yerba mate leaves and twigs, adding a little bit of ...

Grateful Dead's official canned yerba mate drink is back in stock on Amazon, with a "Grateful Grapefruit" flavor, along with ...

Yerba mate, especially when shared in a gourd, has been enjoyed for generations in South America. There’s a ceremony and ritual in packing a gourd and passing it around, which fosters a sense of ...

Preparing a yerba mate involves a few simple steps: Once prepared, yerba mate is consumed by sipping the infused water through the bombilla. It is common to refill the gourd with hot water multiple ...

May improve insulin signaling and lower blood sugar levels. Contains compounds that may lower cholesterol and protect heart ...

Travis Gienger, who nicknamed his prize-winning pumpkin “Rudy,” has been growing gourds for nearly 30 years Sonja Anderson Daily Correspondent Travis Gienger nicknamed his pumpkin "Rudy" for ...

Gourds (left) and squash (right) are similar, but one shouldn’t be eaten. / SENEZ/Getty Images; Penpak Ngamsathain/Getty Images As temperatures shift during fall, so do many people’s appetites ...

"It's a very pleasant beverage to drink, and it hits all the right notes as a caffeinated beverage," one expert says. Unlike ...

A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.

Gourds generally have a skin similar to winter squash and though they're often ornamental, some varieties are edible. F&W's guide to squash and gourds gives you the best chef-inspired recipes ...

Yerba Mate is the perfect go-to when you're looking for a boost of caffeine but want to skip the coffee. Traditionally the beverage is prepared in a gourd that is shared amongst guests.

Contestants in costumes sought to stay afloat while rowing or motoring their enormous gourds. The event capped off this year’s Pumpkinfest, which lasted all weekend and drew thousands to the ...