The Opuntia (prickly pear) cactus is a genus native to the Americas, known for its small spines or glochids that can irritate the skin. Care should be taken when harvesting prickly pears. A simple ...

Each variety of pear has its own unique flavor profile and texture, meaning that some are better eaten fresh with cheese, ...

As summer ends and cooler weather sets in, fall marks the arrival of a new harvest. Farmers’ markets and grocery stores begin ...

Portland, OR metalcore band Dying Wish just released their third album, Flesh Stays Together, on SharpTone Records. It’s their most melodic album yet, but it also has some of their most bleak subject ...

The Raiders welcome a suddenly rolling Bears team to Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. Both teams enter Week 4 with 1-2 records. But unlike the Raiders, Chicago won its most recent game. The Bears won ...

The timing of October's full moon may be perfect for New York hunters in search of white-tailed deer this year. In the Empire State, the bowhunting season for whitetails starts Sept. 27 in the ...

Cedric Coward is the second consecutive Washington State player drafted by Memphis. A couple of weeks ago, the Grizzlies did not even have a first-round pick. But they traded Desmond Bane to the ...

Chobani is facing a boycott after announcing a partnership with Planet Harvest, a company co-founded by Ivanka Trump. Planet Harvest is a for-profit company that connects farmers' imperfect produce to ...

When September rolls around, many people assume the farmers market season is winding down. The hot days of July and August, with their watermelons, peaches and tomatoes, may be behind us, but the ...

From Georgia peaches to Michigan cherries, these fruits taste best where they grow. Julekha Dash is a seasoned print and web journalist who currently covers culinary trends, arts and culture, ...