Hoshigaki. That’s what dried persimmon are called in Japan. If you haven’t yet dried your own persimmon, you’ve missed out on a real treat, and you have something wonderful to look forward to. The two main types of persimmons are Fuyu and … Continue reading
Over the decades I’ve tried many methods of drying tomatoes. The first attempt was 40 years ago.
I lived in Georgia, and the summers were HOT. I thought for certain I could dry tomatoes in the summer sun, and not have to use salt, as salt is used with almost all commercially available “sun-dried” tomatoes. Continue reading
A golden slice of pineapple can shine some tropical sun on even the coldest winter day. It’s no wonder that after bananas, pineapples are the world’s most popular fruit. But choosing a good, sweet pineapple can be a challenge – what’s the secret? We’ll tell you. Nutrition facts label included. Continue reading
Discover some orange varieties of this fashionable fruit to make a splash! Learn a bit about the history of this vital fruit, as well as how to choose and store them. Nutrition facts label included. Continue reading
Soft, luscious and sweet, pears come in so many different varieties and flavors! Read a bit about some of the varieties, history, and how to choose and store pears. Nutrition facts label included. Continue reading
Which grape varieties will you like best? Recipe and nutrition facts included! Continue reading
Discover the rich, smooth, and flaky textured eggfruit! Recipe and nutrition facts included! Continue reading
Want to try these funny-looking fruits but not sure what to do with them? Here’s a guide to buying the deliciously sweet rambutan, nutrition facts, and a recipe for an exotic salad. Continue reading
Now just a crispy dipper for holiday part platters, celery was once the symbol of an ancient death cult and the mascot of a powerful city. What happened? Nutrition facts label, more about celery, their history, how it grows and more included. Continue reading
Cranberries are as central to Christmas in many parts of the world as boughs of Holly and chestnuts roasting on open fires, yet few people know anything about them or how to eat them except in a jellied cranberry sauce. Read on for where cranberries come from and how to include them in your holiday fare on an 80/10/10 diet. Continue reading
The Greeks called them “the food of the gods,” and many historians believe that persimmons were the intoxicating fruit of isle of the Lotus Eaters, the fruit so deliciously addicting that Odysseus had to force his men to leave off eating them and return to the ship. Persimmons come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Some varieties cause the “persimmon pucker” unless they’re super ripe — an unpleasant dry sensation like biting into an extremely green banana — so it’s important to know which variety you’re dealing with before taking a bite. Recipe, nutrition facts label, more about persimmons, their history, selecting and more included. Continue reading
Sweet, salty and bursting with juice, the tomato is one of the most delicious “vegetables” and a highlight of summer goodness. They’ve also been available year round since 1866 — read on for why tomatoes are so awesome and tips for selecting the best tomatoes, anytime of year. Continue reading
Banana “trees” are actually the world’s tallest herbaceous plant, with over 1,000 varieties. Special recipe booklet offer, nutrition facts label, more about bananas and their history included. Continue reading
The delicious blueberry is an indigenous North American species with a deeply rooted history. Native Americans revered blueberries and much folklore developed around them. Recipe, nutrition facts label, more about blueberries and their history included. Continue reading
This popular fruit is believed to be the first cultivated tree in the world, originating from Asia, where its wild ancestors can still be found. It has been an important human food source for millenia and is the leading species of the multi-billion dollar fruit industry today. More about the apple, recipe, and nutrition facts included. Continue reading
There are over 1,000 types of cherry in the United States alone — although only 10 or so varieties are commonly commercially grown by farmers. Also known as “drupes” or “stone fruits,” cherries are related to peaches, plums, apricots and almonds. Read more about this popular fruit, including some history, varieties, when it’s in season, nutrition facts label and more! Continue reading
You haven’t really partied till you’ve eaten all the mutingea you care for at one sitting. What a wonderful fruit! Likely the smallest of all the fruit you will ever eat individually, Muntingia calabura can be either white or red. This fruit has many names including: strawberry tree (because of flowers), Jamfruit, Jamaican Cherry, Panama Berry, Captain Crunch Berry, and more. Nutrition Facts Label included. Continue reading
Also known as the Dragon Fruit, the Pitaya is a stunningly beautiful fruit with an intense color and shape, magnificent flowers and a delicious taste. Pitaya fruits sometimes form at the tip of this vining cactus, producing a dragon-like appearance. Continue reading
California Avocados are among the lowest of all fruits and vegetables for pesticide use. More about this fruit with a multitude of varieties, along with a recipe, ripening tips, and Nutrition Facts Label. Continue reading
The flavor of a kiwi fruit is all kiwi fruit: sweet-tart with hints of citrus, strawberry, pineapple, and melon. pineapple melon. More about this unique fruit, along with a recipe, storage tips, and Nutrition Facts Label. Continue reading