Category Archives: Fruit

Little Known Facts about Chili Peppers

How fortunate for chocolate lovers that Valentine’s Day and chocolate both celebrate in the same month! After all, what better way to brighten February than to share the day for lovers with one of the most loved foods in the … Continue reading

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Little Known Facts about Olive Oil

Golden and fragrant, with a distinctive taste, olive oil is one of the old known cooking oils in the world. At one time, about 6,000 years ago, it was literally worth its weight in gold. As a result, cultivation of … Continue reading

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50 Ways to Use Pears

Pears belong to the same family as many other fruits like apples, cherries, peaches and plums. Most pears sold in the U.S. have a specific ‘pear’ shape, with a round body that tapers up to a thinner, longer neck. Pears … Continue reading

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50 Fun Ways to Use Apples

Nothing beats a sunny fall Saturday spent picking apples in a local Arizona orchard! While our desert climate may not seem ideal for growing apples, there are orchards all over the state that grow a broad range of apple varieties. … Continue reading

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Get Passionate about Pineapple!!

When you think of pineapple, you probably think of somewhere tropical like Hawaii, not the dry desert climate of Arizona. But our climate is almost ideal for October’s sweet, juicy fruit of the month. The sunny color and summertime taste … Continue reading

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