When life gives you lemons, make lemonade is not only a popular proverbial phrase that promotes a “can-do” attitude. Lemons are a vibrant yellow fruit that can also be used to make the literal lemonade a popular summer drink. Scientifically referred to as “Citrus Limon”, the lemon fruit is used for both culinary and non-culinary …
Broccoli is part of the cruciferous vegetable family alongside brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbages, bok choy amongst others. Broccoli is the plural of the Italian word “broccolo” which translates to “the flowering crest of a cabbage.” Like most children I disliked broccoli growing up and did not fathom how anyone would willingly consume this green plant. …
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Pear juice doesn’t get the hype it deserves and is probably the last juice you would think to think of picking during your run at the grocery store. Information on the benefits of pear juice are few and far between. Probably the reason why pear juice is often overlooked, and it is no surprise that …
I can’t think of a time I have gone out for brunch and ordered anything else but a mimosa cocktail. Why you ask? Well there is the guilt free day drinking that I get to indulge in but more importantly there is the one-part orange juice in the mimosa that I like to think of …
The Apricot a fruit revered for thousands of years for many of its benefits and cultural mentions. Originally grown in present day Armenia or China, the origins of the fruit are disputed by many and discussing its origin is a whole other topic. In Armenia, the apricot fruit is the country’s national fruit. According to …
Popularly referred to as the custard apple, the cherimoya is an edible fruit native to the south American countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. The cherimoya fruit has a soft creamy texture and resemble a green apple with a gorgeous armadillo like shell. Its heart shape is probably one of the reasons why mark …
What is the Rambutan? The rambutan fruit derives its name from the Malay Indonesian word “rambut” which means hair and is a reference to the appearance of this unusual looking fruit. It is an exotic fruit indigenous to the tropical Malay countries and some parts of Southeast Asia. However, cultivation of the rambutan fruit has …
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