In the U.S., those large, oblong purple fruits might be called eggplants, but in the U.K. they are aubergines. Here's why one fruit has many English names.
Fruits and veggies used to look a lot different ... Modern carrots are orange, thicker, brighter, and crunchy. Wild eggplants had spines — today's eggplant connects to its flower.
You'll know your eggplants are ready to pick when the fruits become firm and have deep-colored, glossy skin. The size of your eggplant will depend on the variety, so it's best to do some research ...