The traditional way of consuming it utilizes a hollowed-out gourd (called a cuia or guampa) and a special metal straw (called ...

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

Traditionally served in a gourd with a metal straw, yerba mate has an earthy, slightly bitter taste that fans describe as invigorating. Chamomile is one of the most beloved herbal teas for relaxation.

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 ...

Yerba Mate is the perfect ... the beverage is prepared in a gourd that is shared amongst guests. The drink is typically consumed out of a bombilla, or a metal straw made of silver, copper, or ...

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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 ...

Made with a mix of bottle gourd (lauki), ridge gourd (torai), paneer, rice flour and gram flour, these pancakes are power-packed with protein and fibre. Make them for a wholesome breakfast meal or ...

Perfectly plump in every way! Can you say squash goals? Say hollow to my little friends. Got gourds? Pumped for pumpkins! Grateful for glorious gourds.

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.

Look for good-quality squashes and pumpkins at farmers’ markets, some supermarkets and Asian and Caribbean greengrocers. Always choose those with smooth, unblemished flesh that feel firm and ...

So how do you get rid of your gourds? Instead of throwing pumpkins away in the garbage, there are several ways you can get rid of them without creating unnecessary food waste. Compost: Pumpkins ...