Breadfruit is one of those tropical fruits that caught my attention from the word go. This football-sized yellow-green fruit with alligator-like skin had me wondering what it tastes like the first time I saw it. An average breadfruit can weigh up to 12 pounds and be 12 inches in diameter. They are very common in…
The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear the word jujube is those sticky candy drops I used to enjoy back in the days. However, they are not real jujubes. Jujubes are actually stone fruits. Normally, they plum-sized and resemble dates when they are fully mature. Jujubes originated from China about 7,000…
Honeycrisp apples are one of the most grown varieties in the world. In terms of appearance, they have a yellow background with pink or red blush. Additionally, they are speckled with small lenticels. The flesh of Honeycrisp apples is creamy white in color. It has a crisp texture and is very aromatic. If you have…
McIntosh apples are one of the oldest apple varieties which are available in the market since they were discovered in the 1800s. They are quite popular in North America and they are known for their amazing sweet and tart flavor. McIntosh apples are a classic variety since they have red and green speckled skin, the…
Apple varieties have increased over the past years since growers are working tirelessly to create the perfect apple. Different varieties are usually crossed to form new ones. Growers take into consideration the shelf life, texture, flavor, and appearance while breeding different varieties to form exciting new ones. Jazz apples are one of those varieties achieved…
The perfectly round shape and gorgeous pink color of the pink lady apple are hard to miss at grocery stores. Pink Lady apples are versatile and they are famous for their tangy flavor. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about Pink Lady apples including their origin, what they taste like,…
The first time I realized that there are about 7,500 varieties of apples grown all over the world, I was mind-blown. In the United States alone, there are over 2,500 varieties. Well, you are probably wondering why you have not encountered this many varieties. Most varieties are found at pick-your-own apple farms and local farmers’…
I have always been a fan of discovering new tropical fruits, and that is how I stumbled upon the Annona. The Annona is a flowering plant that has approximately 166 species. Pretty exciting, right? Some fruits from the Annona are well known while others aren’t. For instance, almost everyone has interacted with soursop and custard…
Anyone that knows me knows how much I love plantain. Plantain is a fruit mostly grown in tropical regions. It is part of the banana family and its origin can be traced to South East Asia. When plantains are fully ripe, they taste like regular bananas that are less sweet. The green ones are normally…