This Patola clam soup recipe shows how to make a light and comforting Filipino-style soup with fresh clams, sponge gourd, ...

The basic types of gourds are the cucurbita, or ornamental gourds; the lagenaria, or large utilitarian gourds; and the luffa, or vegetable-sponge gourds. Despite the invention of plastic, these ...

Enjoy two delicious recipes in one: a healthy Turai (sponge gourd) Kadhi for everyday meals and simple Makhana Coconut Ladoo perfect for festivals. Both are easy to make, flavorful, and wholesome.

The gourd family is very popular during the summer season. From bottle gourds and bitter gourds, to cucumbers and Armenian cucumbers, gourds are often regarded as a bumper crop at this time of the ...

I usually start my sponge gourd seeds indoors during the last week of April and move them to a heated cold frame in mid-May. (I heat my cold frame with a 100-watt light bulb, but recently learned ...

Grow your own bath sponge! Luffa gourds are the familiar bath sponge. Growing your own will keep you entertained all growing season and are great fun for a long time after they are harvested. Peel ...

Most of the gourd vegetables are quite beneficial as they contain important minerals and nutrients. Gourds have a high moisture content that accounts for more than 92 per cent edible weight portion.