Let us introduce you to the banana leaf plant. Although they are commonly called banana trees, banana leaf plants (Musa spp.) are actually herbaceous perennials and can be fascinating houseplants ...

If using banana or palm leaves to create ‘dishes’, do this by dividing each leaf in half and cutting out a circle from each half using a pan lid as a guide. Bring a wide saucepan of water to ...

Idli is one of the most popular South Indian delicacies. Typically made with lentils and rice, this beloved dish is enjoyed by desis worldwide. While the classic idli ...

If you have the grill fired up for this Indonesian dish of fish wrapped in banana leaf (which was developed by my ex-food stylist, Vivian Herijanto), you'd might as well also cook some skewers of ...

Hang banana skins on the branches of your peach trees to prevent curly leaf. Repel aphids from attacking your plants with a spray of your compost tea, as they hate the smell (5 parts water to 1 ...