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Vegetables

Find out everything you need to know about Vegetables from Bord Bia, The Irish Food Board. View everything from what's in season to recipe ideas.

Pumpkins

Sweet, orange-fleshed pumpkins occupy a place on the hall table in many homes this time of year. Scooping out Halloween pumpkin faces means buckets of fun and buckets of entrails from the vast Cinderella famed vegetable – remember her carriage! Seasoning the toasted seeds

Tomato

Tomatoes originated in South America. Today the tomato is one of the world’s most popular fruits, though we eat it as a vegetable. The Irish tomato is popular with consumers because of its good quality and flavour. Find out everything you need to know about Tomatoes from

Lettuce

Lettuce has been cultivated for thousands of years. In Egyptian times it was considered a sacred vegetable and tubs of lettuce were ceremoniously carried before their fertility god. It was also considered a powerful aphrodisiac. However, the Greeks and Romans thought

Celery

Celery has derived from a wild bitter tasting plant known as smallage. It has been used for centuries in soups and broths and has a distinct and individual flavour and aroma. Find out everything you need to know about Celery from Bord Bia, The Irish Food Board.

Cauliflower

This is a popular member of the Brassica family, which, like cabbage, should not be overcooked.It is believed to have originated from China and from there it was brought to the Middle East. The Moors introduced it to Spain in the 12th Century and from there it found its way

Potato Varieties

Find out everything you need to know about Potato Varieties from Bord Bia, The Irish Food Board.

Loganberries

The loganberry originated at Santa Cruz in California in 1881 and was named after the owner of the garden in which it was found, Judge J. Logan. It is a natural hybrid, and is derived from across between a blackberry and a red raspberry. Although loganberries have been

Strawberry

The Greeks and Romans cultivated strawberries and it is believed they have been grown since prehistoric times. The strawberry is a delicious and popular, low calorie summer fruit rich in Vitamin C. Traditionally served with a splash of cream, strawberries are an ideal way

Blackberry

Blackberries originated from the species Rubus and are native to temperate zones. They are believed to be at their best when picked directly from the wild however some newer cultivated varieties do match the real wild flavour. They are low in energy, fat and sugar.

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Library

Find out everything you need to know about the extensive food Library from Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board.