Plantains look like bananas but that’s where the similarity ends. They tend to be firmer and lower in sugar content and, unlike bananas, plantains usually require cooking. A staple food in tropical regions of the world, plantains are similar in texture and...
Pineberries are an old variety of strawberry that has recently been revived. The berry is white on the outside and has red seeds, with a tart taste. The berries are relatively smaller than red strawberries, usually measuring around an inch in size or smaller.
Pineapples are truly one of the most distinctive creations that nature has bestowed on us. Their beautiful exterior is topped only by their delicious juicy flavor and versatility. It’s no wonder that pineapples have symbolized welcome for hundreds of years....
There’s a reason for the old expression, “as cool as a cucumber.” They have an amazing capacity to retain water and remain cool, sometimes up to twenty degrees cooler than their exterior. Persian cucumbers, similar to the common green-skinned...
The pepino melon is an exotic fruit with a mixed taste of banana and pear. This small, tender melon has light green or yellow skin with streaks of purple. It is entirely edible. The word “pepino” means cucumber in Spanish. It tastes great with other types...
