 | Evidence shows that tart cherries (commonly enjoyed as dried & frozen cherries, and cherry juice) have many important health benefits. |
|  | Strong evidence shows that eating them or drinking their juice may help prevent or cure urinary tract infections. These tart, shiny, scarlet gems are an intrinsic part of traditional holiday feasts. |
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 | According to Wikipedia, herbs are seed-bearing plants without woody stems, that die down to the ground after flowering. They have a variety of uses, including culinary and medicinal. |
|  | Nicknamed the Stinking Rose, garlic has been around for thousands of years. Garlic is actually a member of the lily family and is closely related to shallots, leeks, chives and onions. |
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 | In 2002, Americans consumed an average of 7.2 pounds of beans annually (US Department of Agriculture). Americans need to eat 26 pounds of beans a year to meet the recommended standards of three cups per week. |
|  | A rub is a mixture of spices and/or herbs, that seals in the flavors of the meat (or vegetables) as it grills, forming a savory crust. Rubs are especially good for large pieces of meat that have long cooking times since they don't sear or burn as much as marinades. |
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 | The culinary use of flowers dates back thousands of years. Flowers can be consumed raw, cooked, or infused in sauce. |
|  | Sun-dried tomatoes are the ultimate ingredient. Tomatoes are washed, sorted, cut & placed on redwood trays to dry naturally under the sun. The result is a brilliant red, intensely flavored ingredient. Sixteen pounds of fresh tomatoes are used to produce one pound of sun-dried tomatoes! |
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