Apples aren’t the only beauties begging attention at area farms and markets. It’s squash season! And not just any squash season. “It’s the most squash we’ve ever had. It did exceptionally well this ...

Kaita, or snake gourd, a staple in Indian cuisine, offers a delightful taste and numerous health benefits despite its unusual appearance. Rich in fiber, it aids digestion and supports weight loss.

Against the sunset, the thatch-roofed homes along the levee road leading to Bat Trang -- the famed pottery village just outside Hanoi, Vietnam -- look like a shimmering garden of flowering gourds.