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?
Orange Slices Dusted With CinnamonMy Spanish sister-in-law served orange slices dusted with cinnamon at a holiday breakfast. It' s good and so easy. She says her mother used to do it back in Spain.
Too Many Bananas?We have too many bananas. Any ideas, other than banana bread?
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.
Preserving Star Fruit?Do you have a recipe for preserving star fruit (star apple)?
Freeze Firm Bananas Before Using In RecipesIf you have a recipe that calls for a ripe or mushy banana (such as for bread or ice cream) and you only have partly green or very firm ones, put the entire banana in the freezer and freeze for about 8-12 hours. Then let it completely thaw. The freezing and thawing break down the cell walls in the fruit and it will be ready for your recipe. After thawed, peel and use.
Where Can I Buy Thai Mangosteens in CA?Where can I buy mangosteens from Thailand in South Bay California?
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!
Frozen Fruit For SummerCut a whole, cored, pineapple into long sticks. Lay flat and put in freezer. When totally frozen, put in bag to store in freezer. When you make iced tea, take a frozen stick, and put in the iced tea.
Freeze Your Sliced BananasI buy a bunch of just ripe bananas once a month and they never spoil the entire month or until I use them all. My secret for keeping them fresh? The moment I bring them home from the market, I peel them, slice them coin-style, place them in a freezer bag, and chuck them into the freezer.
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.
Use A Straw To Core StrawberriesTo core fresh strawberries, use a sturdy straw, start at the bottom of the berry and push up. It does a great job every time.
Keeping Cut Fruit Fresh?How to keep cut up fruit fresh?
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?
Buy Extra StrawberriesWith strawberries in season and so plentiful and cheap where I live, I often buy a 3 pack for $3 (Can't buy just 1/$1) I rinse and stem the excess and freeze them in baggies, loosely packed.
Sweeter Tasting CantaloupeFor sweeter tasting cantaloupe, sprinkle with a pinch of salt after slicing. It brings out the natural sweetness more than adding sugar and the extra calories.
By M. Day, Ohio
Pure Maple Syrup on StrawberriesFor a different flavor when using fresh strawberries try drizzling pure maple syrup over them. Yum, yum!
