Ever munched on the best kiwi in your life, only to wonder if it’s not actually a citrus in disguise ? Gives its tart and sweet flavor, this could be a very valid question. After all, citrus fruits are sour, sometimes just tart, and a good portion of them can be sweet. So could kiwi …
Gooseberries and currants, two very different yet oddly similar fruits. What are they, and how can they be used ? Well today we’re going to take a closer look at them, and tell you how to tell them apart. Not only the fruits but the bushes too ! If you live in a colder climate …
When it comes to tropical fruits that have arrived on our shores in recent times, guavas are one of the most interesting. With a distinctive and incredibly sweet flavor, it’s one fruit that is easy to fall in love with. However, if something seems to be synonymous with guavas, that is, seeds. Guavas have seeds …
Looking for the best combinations for rhubarb ? Maybe you want to switch up your rhubarb pie, or maybe you’d like to make some rhubarb sorbet, who knows ? In any case you should know from the get-go that rhubarb is very versatile. It’s a vegetable alright, but folks use it more like a fruit …
Rhubarb is a very versatile veggie, but most folks use it in sweet dishes. So when you’re out and about, looking for some fresh rhubarb, you’ll want to know how to pick the best stalks possible. There are a few signs you can look for when buying rhubarb, and we’re going to walk you through …
Guava is not such a rare fruit that people do not know what it is, but there are still many people who have never tried it before. If you go to get one at the grocery store, you will probably notice that guava tends to be more expensive. It is probably good to figure out …
Gooseberries are absolutely delicious, but they can be quite hard to find. So when you do, you might want to buy a bunch and then store them in a way that allows you to enjoy them as long as possible. So just how do you store gooseberries? How to store gooseberries There are four main …
Wondering when you can get the best rhubarb ? When rhubarb is in season it’s fresh, tart, and oh so flavorful ! But when is rhubarb in season ? After all, you seem to notice it in stores most of the times, even it’s just a few stalks. It turns out rhubarb season can get …
Found yourself with a whole lot of rhubarb and don’t know what part is edible ? If it’s your first time eating this veggies-turned-fruit, then you may think the entire thing is edible. Well, as it turns out it’s not. One part of rhubarb is poisonous, the other is fine to eat. If you’re not …
The fruit-like-veggie rhubarb, with its brightly colored stalks, is getting increasingly popular. You can use it to work up some amazing desserts to bring out a unique tartness. The taste of rhubarb when paired with the right amount of sweetness makes the snacks a treat for the taste buds. Whether you make puddings, sauces, cakes, …
The epitome of summer: cherries ! These bad boys are delicious, juicy, and pretty expensive even when in season. But why is that ? Why are cherries such a premium-priced product, when other fruits are more reasonable ? Well, it turns out there are a few reasons for that, and were here to dig them …
Ah, cherries ! The best summer fruit out there that somehow managed to be a winter favorite. And their little sisters, the sour cherries, are very similar in many ways but are often overlooked. What is the difference between sweet and sour cherries ? Can you substitute one for another ? Is there anything special …
You’ve found the perfect dessert recipe, and it calls for cherries. Heavenly, delicious cherries! Probably your top 3 fruits, right? Okay, then what do you do if you just can’t find any? Is your recipe doomed? Is there a way to save it? Are there any substitutes for cherries? Well, it turns out there are. …
You are in the vicinity of the produce market stalls and you come across the leafy red stalks of vegetables of Swiss chard and rhubarb. You seldom or never used these in your kitchen adventures. Swiss chard vs rhubarb? It’s not a boxing match, but how do you use any of these ? They are …
If you’re looking for a tropical flavor, chances are you’ll decide on mango. It’s a fresh, sweet flavor with a slightly musky undertone. And it’s one of the most sought-after tropical fruits, along with pineapple and papaya. There’s just something about mangoes that makes them sooooo delicious that everyone wants them. They come with a …
Ever needed to make a quick pumpkin pie but got stock on the filling ? If you’re in a hurry you might not have noticed you picked up a can of pumpkin puree, instead of pumpkin pie filling. Does that spell trouble for your pie ? Is there any way you can use that puree …
Whether it’s the nutritional value or the lovely way it looks, kiwi is surely an extraordinary fruit featuring vibrant green insides studded with tiny black seeds. Its great flavor makes it a wonderful element of fruit bowls as well as several desserts and drinks. The fruit came to be recognized as the national fruit of …
Limes are exotic citrus fruits with ancient roots, first discovered in Southeast Asia. While Arabian traders began transporting these small sour gems to eastern Mediterranean countries around 1000 C.E., their popularity has skyrocketed in the time since. They are a staple in modern cuisine, such as tacos, ceviches, key lime pie, drinks, and more. However, …
One of the most commonly asked questions when discussing persimmon seeds is their edibility. Are they really edible? Are they safe to consume? The final answer? Read on to find out ! Are persimmon seeds edible? Yes! Persimmon seeds are indeed edible. Persimmon seeds are non-toxic, unlike plum and apple seeds which contain amygdalin. Amygdalin …
There is really nothing else quite like a persimmon. This interesting and puzzling, yet totally delicious fruit will excite your wondering taste buds, as well as ease them! If you’ve never had persimmon before then you may be wondering what it tastes like. No worries, we’ve got you covered. Keep on reading to find out. …