11.   I was thinking of the seasons Chinese vegetables were born.

12.   American-hybridized vegetables are in vogue, Jones says.

13.   Among the lowest-yielding vegetables are peas and lima beans.

14.   An heirloom vegetable is open pollinated, meaning it will breed true and consistently from seed, even though its parentage may be complex.

15.   And in Italy the vegetables are always well-cooked.

16.   As fussy as this vegetable can be, it does leave the cook some latitude.

17.   At Bistro Viola in Berkeley, however, the vegetables can be the stars, either on their own or as a side dish.

18.   Avoid overcooking, or vegetables will be mushy.

19.   Because mid- and late-summer vegetables are typically quite sweet, there is a balancing act to a dish like this.

20.   Boil gently until vegetables are clear and soft and mixture is thick.