Fair warning: the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) is not for everyone. An excellent shade tree that thrives in full sun and is tolerant of alkaline and even salty soils, the carob tree has provided ...

As much as I love chocolate brownies, the carob version is a nice, healthy alternative which exercises our skills of foraging and utilizing wild-growing foods. The pods of the carob tree are rich in ...

Re: “A Sturdy Canopy, With a Catch” [Oct. 4]: It was interesting to learn something new about carob trees. Despite the fact that the pods can indeed be a nuisance, I found a use for them in my ...

African carob, a lesser-known legume, is making waves in the culinary world for its versatility and nutritional benefits ...

MAYBE you remember the first time some trusted adult handed you carob and said, “Here, try this. Tastes like chocolate.” C’mon. Tastes like chocolate? It’s unfortunate that carob carries such baggage, ...

One of the most potent memories I have of Hebrew School (other than the time I got into trouble for setting the clock ahead) was our celebration of Tu B’Shvat. In addition to pasting the leaf-shaped ...

Carob comes from pods that grown on the carob tree in the tropics. According to “The Deluxe Food Lover’s Companion,” the pods containing a “sweet, edible pulp.” That pulp is dried, roasted, then ...