Dragonfruit is an exotic fruit native to Southeast Asia and Northern America. It is very appealing to the eye since it has vibrant colors. It also has scale-like skin hence the name ‘dragonfruit’. If you have never tasted dragonfruit, you are probably wondering what it tastes like. Keep reading because we will discuss everything you…
Exotic fruits fascinate me, and starfruit just happens to be one of them. Star fruit is an amazing fruit that can be eaten on its own or added to drinks and dishes. Unfortunately, it is not readily available in the United States. This might explain why not so many people are familiar with start fruit….
If you are a fan of Mexican cuisine, chances are that you have come across nopal cactus, which also goes by the name prickly pear cactus. It is a popular ingredient in Mexican cuisine. Nopales have green flat pads that occasionally have spikes. They are best eaten when they are tender and young. If you…
If you are a fan of Asian cuisine, you know how much they value adding sauces to enhance the flavor. Ponzu and soy sauce are two sauces that have become very popular even in Western countries. The origin of ponzu and soy sauce can be traced back to Asia, several centuries ago. Despite their being…
In Japan, yuzu is very popular since it is one of the most versatile fruits in the kitchen. So what exactly is it? It is a variety of citrus that is sour and highly fragrant. Although most people associate Yuzu with Japan, it is also majorly grown and used in China and Korea. The flesh…
First things first, what are cucamelons? They are fruits that look like a cross between the cucumber and watermelon. However, they are in no way related to the watermelon. I’d be the first to admit that the first time I saw cucamelons I was intrigued. Cucamelons have been grown in Central America for several centuries…
First things first, what are loquats, and what are kumquats? Loquats are fruits that belong to the Rosaceae family. The loquat tree is large and evergreen. It produces small yellow fruits that grow in clusters. Kumquats are small citrus fruits that belong to the orange family. They are mostly available between January and April. Kumquat’s…
Although they come from the same family, kaffir limes and limes are very different. Both of them play very important roles in cooking. If you have been wondering what the difference between kaffir lime is, this article is for you. We will look at all the differences between kaffir lime and lime including the appearance,…
We’ve all come across recipes that direct you to use tomatoes measured in volume (cups) or weight (pounds). It can be a bit frustrating if you can’t weigh the tomatoes but you have no idea how many tomatoes are in a pound. Luckily, this article will give you a selection of tomato conversions, so there…