Posts by Emily Simon

I’ve always been fascinated by how groundhogs—also called woodchucks or whistle pigs—navigate their world. These fluffy rodents aren’t just burrow experts; their diet is surprisingly diverse....

Snacking on a charcuterie board recently, I paused mid-bite. The salty, briny flavor of those little green gems made me think: Wait—what even is this thing? Are olives a fruit? Turns out, my snack...

I’ve always wondered why my backyard pines stay vibrant while maples and oaks turn bare each winter. Conifers have green leaves all year round, unlike deciduous trees that shed foliage. Evergreens...

We’ve all been there: craving creamy guacamole or avocado toast, only to find rock-hard fruit at the store. That moment of disappointment is real. Patience isn’t always easy when hunger strikes,...

Growing up, stories of deep blue hues and generational craftsmanship surrounded me. But what is indigo? My family's roots in Kongarapattu, South India, tied us to a legacy built on natural...

When I first started raising Tenebrio molitor larvae, I assumed their diet would be straightforward. Boy, was I wrong! These wiggly darkling beetle youngsters surprised me with their adaptability....