Using Canned Peach Juice in Making a Pie?The first person said to use 2/3 teaspoons of cornstarch mixed into enough of the peach juice to make a paste and stir over heat then pour into peaches. Can I use plain flour if I haven't got cornstarch and what effect will it have in the pie?
Keeping Cut Bananas From Turning Dark?When slicing bananas to put in a gelatin salad, how do I keep them from turning dark?
Pealing Pears?I was given a box of "cooking" pears. They are small and very hard. Is it necessary to peel then before canning? I do plant to core them.
Best Time to Buy Fresh Stone Fruit?When is the best time of year to buy peaches and nectarines?
Packing Green Tomatoes?We want to take green tomatoes to our daughter in Montana, we live in Indiana. Will putting them in a cooler with newspaper around them be a good way? We are driving.
Book About Carving Watermelon Centerpieces?What is the name of the book for watermelon carvings? I would like the stencil of the watermelon bridal shower lighted centerpiece, as soon as possible. Thanks in advance.
Preventing Pear Blemishes?Why and how do pears get blemishes. How do I prevent this happening?
Buying Ripe Strawberries?I'm tired of wasting my money on strawberries that are not sweet. But how can you tell if they're ripe? Someone told me if they smell sweet they are sweet. Is this true?
Keeping Bananas From Turning Black?Why do bananas turn black and how can we stop it from turning black?
Ripening a Pear?I did an experiment by putting a pear with 1 apple and a pear with 2 apples. I know that fruits produce ethylene when they ripen, but why did the pear with just 1 apple ripen faster than the pear with 2 apples?
Finger Fruit Ideas for "May Day" Birthday?I need ideas of foods for a May Day themed birthday celebration. It is an everybody seniors birthday celebration to be held in an inside auditorium. I am interested in finger fruits or a fruit cup. Thanks for your suggestions.
Choosing a Fresh Pineapple?I keep looking at, and wanting to buy, a fresh pineapple, but I don't know what to look for to find a really good one. Can anyone guide me?
Local Fresh Fruit Available in England in March?What fruit is in grown in England and available in March?
Keeping Apples from Browning?How do you keep sliced apples from browning?
Preventing Fruit from Browning?What other fruits turn brown and how long before they start to turn brown (except apples)? How do you stop fruit from turning brown? What chemicals or other materials can I use to stop the fruit from turning brown?
Ripening Fruit in Paper Bag?If I ripen my pears in a brown bag with a ripe banana, will the pears take on the taste of the banana, as your lunch will if you carry the banana in the same container?
Peeling a Banana?What part is the top of the banana?
Making Dabino (Date) Fruit Juice?How can I use dabino (date) fruit for fruit juice?
Uses for Canned Peach Juice?I have made several peach cobblers using canned peaches. When I drained the peaches I hated throwing the juice from the can down the drain. It seems like a waste of money, so I freeze it. I now have several frozen bags of sweetened peach juice.
Peeling and Eating a Mango?How do you peel or eat a mango?
Shelf Life of Fresh Fruit Mixed with Citrus Juice?How long is fresh fruit, once mixed with lemon or orange juice, good for?
Using Green Concord Grapes?My friend picked all my grapes, he did not know to wait till October. What can I do with them? I have them in a paper bag. Please help me.
How To Eat a Fig?How do I eat a fig? Can you eat all of it?
Why Do Apples Turn Brown?Why do Gala (a type of apple) apples turn brown?
Ripening Pears?How can I ripen store-bought pears in one day? I am having a dinner party tonight and need them for a recipe. The pears I bought have not yet ripened.
Using Pomegranates?I have been given several pomegranates. Do they ripen after being picked? Also, I would like some suggestions on using them.
Long Term Storage of Dried Fruit?I like to buy dried apricots in bulk food stores to keep on hand. I have tried to keep them too long, I guess, because they darken almost to black if not used within a few months. I even tried vacuum packing, but that doesn't work. Does anyone have any other ideas?
What Can I Make With Immature Pears?One of my pear branches broke. I waited as long as I could and now that the leaves have started to turn brown, I picked the small immature fruit. They have a good taste to them, but are grainy. What can I make with them? Thanks.
What is the Best Way to Core Pears?What is the easiest way to core pears from your tree? I feel I had a lot of waste.
Washing Fruits and Vegetables?What is the latest guidelines about washing fruits and vegetables before using?
Using Up Ripe Bananas?How long are extra ripe bananas good to use? I have some very black ones and want to use them in banana bread.
Finding the Calorie Counts for Fruit?Where can I find the amount of calories found in every fruit?
What is This Fruit and How Do I Prepare It?I bought some little fruits at the store on Saturday. They are the size of a pear, with skin much the same as a pear, but with no stem. They are very juicy, but bitter like a very sharp dill pickle. What on earth are these things and how do I prepare them?
Cutting Up a Grapefruit?How do you cut up a grapefruit? I've been peeling them (like you do a orange) and making a mess at work. Any suggestions?
Sweetening Coconut
?How do I sweeten coconut?
Too Many Bananas?We have too many bananas. Any ideas, other than banana bread?
Peeling Ripe Peaches?Does anyone know how to peel very ripe peaches easily?
Will Cantaloupe Ripen in the Fridge?Will cantaloupe ripen in fridge? I thought it was ready, but it wasn't completely ready. Just the inside edge about an inch was green. It was as big as a bowling ball.
Recipes for Tart Grapes?I bought some grapes recently and they are very tart. Is there anything I can do to them to make them sweeter? Or is there a good recipe that uses tart grapes? I hate to waste them and I know my kids won't eat them this tart. Thanks.
Keeping Bananas from Turning Black?How do you keep bananas from turning dark?
Preserving Star Fruit?Do you have a recipe for preserving star fruit (star apple)?
What Are Osage Oranges?Someone on this site recommended Osage Oranges to repel spiders. Does anyone out there know what Osage Oranges are and where I can buy some? Thanks!
Using Leftover Lemon Slices?I ended up with a gallon bag of lemon slices from a friend's wedding. What can I do with them all? Thanks!
Keeping Peaches From Turning Brown?How do you keep fresh peaches from turning brown on desserts?
Preventing Discoloration in Apple Juice?How do I prevent the brown discoloration of freshly-squeezed apple juice?
Using Pears That Fell Off the Tree?What can I do with pears that have fallen from the tree too early? Will they ripen, if so how do I do it? Can I cook them?
Finding Ripe Mangos?I have a client that likes mango's and I need to know how to tell when they are ripe? I have no idea, as I don't eat or use them. Thank in advance for help on this. I want to make sure I get her the ripest one I can for her.
Does salt water help to keep fruit from browning?Does salt water solution help to keep fruit from browning and why? Which is more effective, salt solution or acidic juices?
Keeping Cut Fruit Fresh?How to keep cut up fruit fresh?
Uses for Pomegranate Fruit?We have a wonderfully productive pomegranate tree - but what do I do with all that fruit? So far all we've been doing is making folks happy by giving them away - can I freeze the "jewels"? Make juice?
Buying and Preparing Exotic Fruit?Buying and Preparing Exotic Fruit. I love to try new things, but there are many types of fruits in the supermarket that I'm afraid to buy because I don't know if they are ripe or how to eat them. I was staring at a Japanese pear the other day for example.
What is the best way to wash produce?What is the best way to wash produce?
Storing Fresh Fruit?Is there a way to store fresh fruit long term?
Peeling Nectarines?Does anyone any tips on peeling nectarines?
Storing Apples?Tips for storing apples. Post your ideas.
Uses for Ripe Fruit?Tips for using fruit that is soft and a little too ripe. Post your ideas.
Keeping Fruit From Turning Brown?When I cut fresh fruit for a salad it turns Brown. How can I keep this from happening?
