by Fruit Maven | Feb 16, 2012 | Citrus, pummelo
If you pride yourself on your pithy prose, then this is the fruit for you! Let’s talk about pith. Or actually, let’s learn a new word today — albedo. I heard this word on one of the tours at the UC Riverside Citrus Collection a few weeks ago and I...
by Fruit Maven | Feb 13, 2012 | Shapes
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I can’t help but think about how much I love this crazy, hearts everywhere and this week it’s flowers. Can you imagine how spectacularly nerdy it would be to receive a bowl of Surinam Cherries and Purple Mangosteen...
by Fruit Maven | Feb 8, 2012 | Citrus, Tool
Cool Tool is an ongoing series where I highlight crazy stuff related to fruit. You can see more over here. Today we have an entry in the “You-paid-how-much-for-ANOTHER-tool-for-cutting-fruit?” category. You could keep using the $1 version but of course all...
by Fruit Maven | Feb 7, 2012 | Shapes, Willy Wonka
Dear Fruit, I know Valentine’s Day isn’t for another week, but I couldn’t wait. I heart you. You are a star! Yours always, Fruit Maven .. 1. Seckel Pears, 2. Rainier Cherries, 3. Blushing Gold Apples, 4. September Yummy Plums, 5. Dr. White...
by Fruit Maven | Feb 6, 2012 | cherry
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be unexpectedly kissed by Angelina Jolie (and if you haven’t, then go ahead and pause and do that now), then this is the fruit for you! I was giddy with excitement recently when I stumbled across a tree of...
