A few weeks ago we were given short notice of some friends arriving for a visit. It was one of those times when the weekly shop should have been done days ago and the refrigerator was really down to “slim pickn’s”. “Yes, we have two cucumbers and we have, …… ahh …… not much else!” [...]

Since my introduction to the Dragon Fruit last season, I noticed that I looked forward to the day when they’d be available again. I had so much fun with them last time. If you have been a little timid in trying them yourself, then I hope this article will motivate you to give them a go. I’ll [...]

Jackfruit REALLY looks like something from another planet!! Native to South and South-East Asian countries its fruit is usually around 10 – 12 inches in diameter or more. It is the national fruit of Bangladesh, has been cultivated in India for centuries. and is also very common in the Philippines and Brazil in particular. We live in a [...]