Radishes are plentiful in stores throughout the year but they can often be found in gardens around the country.

People enjoy eating them raw but may not know of other ways to use radishes in summer recipes. Continue reading to learn more about using radishes in your meals.

Many people don’t realize that radishes have been cultivated and eaten for thousands of years. Originally found in China, they were also enjoyed in Egypt and Greece.

They were first cultivated in the United States by the year 1629 having first been grown in Massachusetts.

Varieties of radishes include California mammoth whites, daikon, black, red globe and icicles as well as others. Continue reading →