Origin. 1  English: . 2  Greek: Manly, brave. 3  Scottish: Manly, brave; In the Bible, Andrew is the first of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus. Andrew is a patron saint of Greece, Scotland, and Russia.
Black, Red, and White Currants. In the U.S., currant often means Zante currants (a.k.a. dried Cornith grapes) that are more or less just small raisins. Fresh black, red, or white currants (pictured here) aren't widely available, but worth seeking out if they're grown near you. Dried black currants are also made and sold.
The best time for currants is late spring through late summer. The berries should be plump, glossy and a little bit firm when they are purchased, and they can be stored for as long as three days under refrigeration. The fresh, tart flavor is excellent in fresh fruit dishes and can be used to make jams and preserves.