The eggplant has a few strikes against it -- not only is it one of America's least-favorite vegetables, but it's also saddled with a confusing name. While it's technically a plant, it's nothing ...

Take care to check on your harvested eggplants so they don't become overripe or rot. Generally speaking, the best time to pick eggplant is from mid-summer onwards, around the months of July to ...