When I was a kid I used to get dried lychee nuts from the Chinese laundries in NYC. I can't seem to find that out here. I had a Chinese friend who said they probably can't import them for health...

I was happy to find more Cotton Candy grapes at my local Whole Foods today, but I was surprised to find generic Moon Drop grapes for sale at the Star Market in Auburndale for only 97 cents per poun...

Maybe someone knows the answer. Went to wash some cherries. Totally forgot about them and they sat in water for like 2 hrs..... Anyhow, they have a terrible stem taste (obviously not eating the ...

I’m looking for fresh soursop in particular. T&T sells a 2 pound size for about $35! Is there another ethnic store, perhaps, that sells it for less? I’m also searching for fresh jack fruit, vari...

by Eatisan 10 years ago

Searching for the small Asian citrus fruit in L.A., ideally the westside or in Koreatown. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuzu Thanks! (By the way, anyone grow a yuzu around here? I'd plant one ...

my dad was all over the place. he would primarily look for a fruit with the most bug scratches. his logic was the the bugs targeted the sweeter ones. i've seen him thump them. now? i wish my...

I'm writing an article and can't seem to find the name of crease or ridge that exists along the side all stone fruit (the line that makes it look like a bum). Does anybody know what this is called?

In trying to be healthier, I'd like to utilize our new VitaMix a little better. Any tips on how what you all use to power pack your smoothies or juices? A few things to keep in mind: -Not a fan ...

I have a love/hate relationship with kiwi. The slices are beautiful. I like the textural difference between the crunchy seeds and the soft flesh. I like the sweet/tart balance in a "just right" rip...

by Scott_R 4 years ago

I've been looking for a low-fat dessert recipes for someone who recently had their gall bladder removed and came across this: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/fruit-dessert/low-fat-straw...

A 2005 thread discussing best mail order sources for superior fruits is mostly about pros and cons of Harry and David. I am wondering what new sources there are. A friend who subscribes swears by...

I cut open two mangoes and they weren't ripe yet so I wrapped them in cling wrap and put them in the fridge. What's the best way to ripen them as quickly as possible?

I feel like an alien. I almost never desire fresh fruit (except, and this seems odd, I do enjoy most tropical fruits - mangos, et al. -- and, also, berries). Fruit juices and shakes and ice-cream ...

Half look fine, half are moldy. I used the recipe I've always used (3rd year in a row). Alcohol (in this case rum), pitted cherries layered with sugar along with some water. Went to check my jars...

A friend just begged me to harvest and use her Concord grapes. About half are plump and fresh, the rest are wrinkling up. Any reason I shouldn't toss those in some booze? I figure if they could hav...

I am posting this again, to put it in more locations - couldn't figure out how to change the first post. The recipe called for 1 pound of pitted cherries, 2 T sugar, and the juice of a lemon. Pu...

by possumspice 12 years ago

just read this post on delicious days and my curiosity/sour tooth is completely piqued. http://www.deliciousdays.com/archives/2009/03/17/and-then-she-asked-me-if-i-wanted-to-try-some/ has an...