Common burdock (Arctium minus) is a biennial native to Europe that was accidentally introduced into the U.S. in the 1600’s.

Moreover, we often treat burdock as a weed, forgetting how valuable this plant is. Burdock is a common weed, and the root of the greater burdock is mainly used for medicinal purposes. This plant ...

From among the auspicious New Year’s dishes, this week Goto will introduce “tataki gobo” (pounded burdock) that will be useful throughout the year. It is one of three celebratory dishes that ...