There's a love-hate relationship with the ginkgo nut; culinary foragers scramble to collect them every fall, while their opposites do all they can to clear their sidewalks of the pungent seeds of the ...

Ginkgo trees have long been appreciated by Koreans. Representing hope, peace, vitality and love, they are often found near schools, parks and forests. Thanks to their vibrant colors and resilience to ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Within the shell of the ginkgo nut “is a single green kernel that has a sweetish flavor,” writes The Nut Factory on its Web site ( ). “When roasted the kernels are highly prized ...

Editor's Note: China is divided into as many culinary regions as there are different ethnic groups. Its geographical diversity and kaleidoscopic cultural profiles contribute to the unending banquet of ...

Inspired by the extensive herb grounds of the Chelsea Physic Garden in London, herbalist Deni Bown has cataloged 150 essential herbs for modern living. Herbal(Pavilion Books Ltd., 2001) is an ...

However, the strong odor of ginkgo nuts has become a source of criticism in urban areas. City streets are frequently littered with cracked nuts, which have an unpleasant smell. Those who step on them ...