Bananas come in a variety of types, each with distinct flavors and nutritional profiles. From the familiar Cavendish to the antioxidant-rich Red banana and the starchy Plantain, this video explores ...

My friend Bob would shudder if he knew I planted plantain. As with many homeowners, he loves his lawn. And plantain — the weed — is one of the banes of a lawn, along with grubs and their attendant ...

Many of us see bananas as a simple, everyday snack, but only a few know about their history and precise scientific classification. However, knowing their botanical name can help us learn more about ...

First things first: Decide if you need unripe or ripe plantains. If you want them to be sticky and caramelized when cooked—like maduros, which are sweet, ripe plantains fried in oil—you’ll need to buy ...

Black leaf streak disease is a debilitating infection that for the last 50 years has been attacking plantain and banana plants, delaying harvest and affecting fruit quality by impeding leaf ...

Google is not your friend when searching for "authentic" plantain recipes and reliable information. But your retired Spanish-teacher mom and Colombian exchange sister definitely rank at the top of the ...

My 16-month-old daughter has started identifying her favorite fruit, joyfully crying “ba-TA-ta!” as soon as she spies the cheery yellow fruit in our produce basket. She repeats its name in the hopes ...

Even when they are not hungry or starving, many Nigerians say they are. Food prices are up. Kidnapping and banditry bar farmers from the farm. On health grounds, I cut beef from my diet last year. I ...

The common garden weed called plantain has edible leaves and seeds. It may offer health benefits, such as improved digestion, enhanced wound healing, and lower inflammation. Share on Pinterest Known ...

A peanut butter and pickle sandwich, a banana split sans ice cream, an American cheese slice with banana: NPR's Scott Simon explains and enjoys some of the strange snacks we eat when we're alone. And ...

Puerto Rico's plantains — a key staple in residents' diets — were among the crops hit so hard by Hurricane Fiona that the island likely won't be able to produce any for the upcoming holiday season.