Buddhists and Hindus have for a very long time extolled the symbolic virtues of the lotus. The giant flowers of this aquatic plant are known for their almost haunting beauty; they tower above the ...

Chef and restauranteur Cara Stadler is a huge fan of lotus root, the underwater Asian root vegetable known for its unusual, lace-like interior and sometimes for its bitter or, some say, swampy, flavor ...

Lotus root, the crisp, mildly sweet aquatic plant that’s ubiquitous in stir-fries and fried into chips, has traditional significance on Chinese New Year, as it’s said to allow new ventures to take ...