Gazpacho is a fresh and hearty uncooked vegetable soup whose origin can be traced back to southern Spain. If you are familiar with it, you know that summer can never be complete without gazpacho. I don’t know about you, but the summer heat makes me rather lazy, so gazpacho comes...

If you know me, you know that I love trying out the not-so-common fruits, and Chikoo is one of them.  On the outside, Chikoo is not so attractive. It looks like a cross between a potato and a kiwi, but we all know that looks can be deceiving. Chikoos have...

I love exotic fruits, so when I first heard about physalis I could not wait to try them. So what exactly is physalis? It is a Peruvian fruit whose history can be traced back to the Incas. Physalis is bright yellow berries that strikingly resemble cherry tomatoes. They are small,...

The origin of snake fruit, also known as salak, can be traced back to Indonesia. However, snake fruits currently thrive in the tropical climate of Southeast Asia. In Southeast Asia, snake fruits are very popular, just as popular as bananas and apples.  They are sold everywhere including supermarkets, and in...

If you are a lover of exotic fruits, you have probably heard of loquats. The loquat is an evergreen tree that produces small, orange-yellow fruits that resemble apricots.  Loquats have a shape similar to that of mini pears and the skin is quite thin. Loquats belong to the pome family....

If you have interacted with Kaffir lime before, you know that it looks like a less desirable version of the regular lime thanks to its warty bumps. Kaffir limes may not look as good as regular limes, but don’t be deceived. They have a citrusy flavor that is out of...

Breadfruit is one of those tropical fruits that caught my attention from the word go. This football-sized yellow-green fruit with alligator-like skin had me wondering what it tastes like the first time I saw it. An average breadfruit can weigh up to 12 pounds and be 12 inches in diameter....

The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear the word jujube is those sticky candy drops I used to enjoy back in the days. However, they are not real jujubes.  Jujubes are actually stone fruits. Normally, they plum-sized and resemble dates when they are fully mature. Jujubes...

Honeycrisp apples are one of the most grown varieties in the world. In terms of appearance, they have a yellow background with pink or red blush. Additionally, they are speckled with small lenticels. The flesh of Honeycrisp apples is creamy white in color. It has a crisp texture and is...

McIntosh apples are one of the oldest apple varieties which are available in the market since they were discovered in the 1800s. They are quite popular in North America and they are known for their amazing sweet and tart flavor. McIntosh apples are a classic variety since they have red...