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From December 1-12, 2025 drop off food and household donations at any of our Kansas City, Kansas Public Library locations as we work to fill the shelves of local food pantry partners with Harvesters.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a relative of ginger, is a popular cooking spice in  Asian cuisine since antiquity. It is also a very potent anti-inflammatory herb.

Food Waste and the Environment 

Eggs have been colored and decorated for various spring and Easter rituals since pre-Christian times. The eggs represent the symbol of rebirth and fertility. These traditions survive to this day in many nations around the world.

These beet juice-colored eggs make a great appetizer, an attractive Easter table centerpiece, and also a fun family craft project. They work for Valentine’s Day as well. 

The History 

Throughout history, dried dates have been popular as a snack in the winter when fresh fruits were not available. Now, they are popular year-round and are used in healthy desserts and energy bars.

Some recipes recommend trimming off okra’s stem ends, others suggest peeling off tough skin from the conical caps only, and others suggest slicing the pods crosswise. It is all a matter of preference.  

Los huazontles son una planta mexicana que fue consumida por los Aztecas en tiempos prehispánicos.

Prunus angustifolia, or Sandhill plum, is native to much of Kansas. It is the most common wild plum in western Kansas. They are found striving on sandy prairies, where they are very effective in stopping blowing sand.