by Fruit Maven | Dec 2, 2011 | Apple
If you’ve been wondering what kind of apple lured Snow White, then this is the fruit for you! Aptly named, the Ambrosia apple, means fruit of the gods. And while I like to imagine that the gods are a little more imaginative than a straightforward apple (see the...
by Fruit Maven | Nov 24, 2011 | Maven, Nut, Tangerine
But first… a story! (Or if you just want the gift giving guide, you can get right to it here.) I have a goofy relationship with holidays. On the surface it doesn’t seem weird at all. I love them! I adore Halloween and Thanksgiving and Hanukkah and Christmas (I...
by Fruit Maven | Nov 21, 2011 | Apple
You would think that people would give me fruit to try all the time since I’m the Fruit Maven and all, but alas you would be wrong. Actually I am rarely on the receiving end of exciting fruit, which is ok I suppose since my close friends aren’t exactly as obsessed...
by Fruit Maven | Nov 19, 2011 | Pear
The Comice Pear is know for being the Christmas pear and being an absolute favorite among the well fed masses. This is the same variety of pear that Harry & David rebranded as the Royal Riviera Pear and sells for exorbitant amounts throughout the holidays. Which...
by Fruit Maven | Nov 15, 2011 | Apple
If you have posters of oompa loompas wallpapering your cubicle, then this is the fruit for you! I first posted about this apple in November of 2009, back in the wee early days of my sweet site’s existence. I picked up a new batch of these this week though and...
