In the beautiful economy of the forest -- or the urban backyard garden -- leaves are nature’s brilliant cookware. Banana leaves can be cut down to make plates or unfurled into wrappers perfect for ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaf shapes play an important role in tree identification, providing key ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Defining the characteristics of individual leaves is part of tree morphology, ...

While grapes may get most of the attention in the U.S., for Palestinians, “grape leaves are prized as much as the fruit,” says Palestinian food writer and cookbook author Reem Kassis. Though grapes ...

Drain grape leaves; rinse briefly, and soak in a large bowl of warm water for 20 minutes. Rinse each leaf individually under running water, letting excess water drip off; place leaves on a large ...

The preparation, research and publication of this article was made possible by a grant from the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture. My grandmother Nana Aziza had a generous heart and a nurturing ...