November 26, 2009

Did Ya Know..?

- Tomatoes that are ripened on the vine have far more vitamin C than those that are picked green
- Strawberries are a member of the rose family
- Peaches were once known as Persian apples
- Pecan trees may produce nuts for 300 years
- There are literally thousands of potato varieties
- Egypt produces 90% of the world's oregano and marjoram
- Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs
- Rats and mice are deterred by mint
- Figs are actually the flowers of the fig tree
- Cayenne Pepper is used to warm feet by being placed inside socks

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