Hot cross buns are an Easter specialty with a light, enriched crumb that’s studded with currants and flavored with a gentle mix of warm spices and a hint of citrus. While some versions are drizzled ...

Black currants (Ribes nigrum) have an interesting history in the United States. While they’ve been a popular snack in Europe for centuries, these purple-black berries were illegal in the states until ...

I have grown, maintained, and harvested blackcurrant, redcurrant, and whitecurrant bushes in walled kitchen gardens and on my home plots for many years. I always found them simple to grow, easy to ...

Black currants have been used in cordials, jams, and sauces for centuries, but most Americans couldn’t even tell you what they look like. But as they begin to show up at farmers markets and specialty ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Susan Feniger is inseparable from her longtime business collaborator, Mary Sue Milliken, with whom she operates restaurants like Border Grill and ...

Raisins, sultanas, and currants are all popular types of dried grapes. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they’re used in different cuisines worldwide in sweet and savory ...

Q: Currants seem impossible to find, even during the holidays. I found Sun-Maid at Walmart several years ago, and two years ago got bulk currants at Fresh Market. I can order them in a four-pack from ...

Plant a currant bush and you'll soon be picking lots of plump berries. White, red and blackcurrants are perfect for a sunny or slightly shaded spot, and once established are really easy to look after.

Black currants, also known as cassis, are tart-tasting fruits that have several potential health benefits. Studies have shown that they may help to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation in ...