By Erin Marissa Russell Both mandarins and clementines are citrus fruit similar to oranges, but smaller, sweeter, and easier to peel—but what’s the real difference between a mandarin and a clementine? The two fruits are so similar that it’s easy to see why some people think … [Read more...]
Tangerines vs. Oranges, Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell Most of us have a general idea of the distinction between oranges and tangerines. Oranges are a broad category of tree fruits that includes navel oranges as well as blood oranges, Valencias, mandarins, clementines, tangerines, and … [Read more...]
Chives vs. Green Onions, Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell Chives and green onions are very similar when it comes to their appearance and the way they’re used in the kitchen. Their taste, texture, and the way they function in a dish are almost identical. However, there’s at least one major difference to … [Read more...]
Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams, Explained
Did you know that yams (Dioscorea alata) and sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are two completely different vegetables? If you are surprised to learn this fact, you are not alone, as the names sweet potato and yams are often used interchangeably and also look very similar and are … [Read more...]
Scallions vs. Shallots, Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell What's the difference between scallions and shallots? Both scallions and shallots are alliums that are used in the kitchen as aromatics to season the food they are cooked with. Despite being related, however, these two vegetables are actually fairly … [Read more...]
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