The women pick them when they are ripe: when they make a certain sound. The fruits are then cut open with a machete or saw, and the resulting gourds are placed in a large pot of boiling water to ...

From simple stir-fries to creative snacks, learn how ivy gourd can elevate your vegan cooking with its unique texture and ...

Gourds should be stored in the salad tray of the fridge, where they will keep for 3-4 days. They do not freeze well, although some varieties such as the wax gourd may be pickled.

[1] For most people, gourds are for eating, not for making music. In Chinese music, gourds fall into one of the eight categories of instruments and produce some of the most essential sounds in a ...

“It is a rigorous task to design a gourd. I normally take one day to complete one so it takes up to two weeks to make 10 of them,” she explained, noting that it takes time to wash out and dry ...

Gourds generally have a skin similar to winter squash and though they're often ornamental, some varieties are edible. F&W's guide to squash and gourds gives you the best chef-inspired recipes ...