by Fruit Maven | Dec 16, 2011 | Citrus, mandarin, orange
I have mentioned this briefly before, but when I was a little girl Santa always brought a nice plump orange to fill the toe of my stocking. Since then, I have heard repeatedly that people receive a clementine and when I saw these Cuties at the store, I had to pick...
by Fruit Maven | Dec 8, 2011 | Fig
If you happen to be the person I accidentally elbowed at the farmer’s market while yelling “OMG! Are those Christmas Figs?” and barreling my way to the table, then this is the fruit for you! So…yeah. I might have run someone down at the market...
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 | Dec 27, 2009 | Pomegranate
If you are trying to avoid interacting with family for a small block of time and are in need of a delicious and tedious task, then this is the fruit for you! APPEARANCE Rating: Angular crimson red fruit that has leathery looking skin; small garnet jewels inside...
by Fruit Maven | Dec 23, 2009 | Maven
In honor of Christmas carols, I thought I would do a little something different today. Though really I shouldn’t because the back log of fruit at my house is making my family very grumpy and every time the refrigerator opens they are certain to tell me that something...