by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 2, 2016 | Culture, Eats, Spring 2016
When Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, he expected to find the riches and spices of the West Indies. To their dismay, they returned to Spain without the treasures they had anticipated. However, one of their many discoveries impacted the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Culture, Eats, Four Corners, Summer 2014
It may surprise you to learn that eggplant is not what it seems: this native Indian plant is actually a fruit! Eggplant has had many uses throughout history; for example, women in ancient China created a dye out of eggplant skins to polish their teeth to a shiny gray....