Durians have somewhat of a mixed reputation. People rave about their creamy delicious flesh, but complain about the odor the fruit sometimes gives off. These large green fruits are covered in spiky thorns as well. Durians can simply be eaten out of hand or boiled in...
Dried hot peppers are, simply put, hot peppers that have been dried to preserve the vegetable for off season use. In some cases the peppers are first roasted or smoked and then dried. The texture and flavor undergo dramatic changes, and dry peppers must be handled...
Dried fruit is simply fruit that has been dried, either naturally or through the use of a food dehydrator. Raisins, prunes, dates and figs are examples of popular dried fruits. Others include apples, apricots, bananas, blueberries, cranberries, kiwi, peaches, pears...
Save the date. No, we’re not talking about a social engagement, but the fruit. Drying is a great way to let us continue enjoying dates even when they’re out of season. Lasting up to a year, dried dates are sweeter and richer in flavor than fresh fruit and,...
It’s a mystery why Dragon fruit, a.k.a. pitaya, has gone virtually unnoticed for centuries. From the cactus family, dragon fruit are native to Central and South America, but are now cultivated in tropical regions around the world. This exotic beauty has an...
