As much as I’m a fan of oranges and tangerines, one fruit I discovered in 2007 is set to become my fruit-of-choice for 2008. I’m talking about the guava. The guava doesn’t get nearly the proper press it deserves and seems to be little known in the United States. Come to think of it, I’m ...
One of the Big Island’s best kept secrets is Volcano Winery. The winery is located in the town of Volcano, just a few miles from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Just a quick drive up the mountain you will find the island’s most unique blends of wine. From its fruit blends to its specialty wines, you ...
If you’ve joined the millions of dieters battling the bulge by eliminating carbs and sugars, it’s easy to think that fruit needs to be tacked onto your do-not-eat list. Many fruits contain high levels of natural sugar (fructose) that can have a significant effect on blood sugar levels. Since keeping your blood sugar level stable ...
Guava paste is a common denominator of many baked goods in South America and Spain, but few people in the West use this versatile ingredient in their daily recipes. The sweet, fruit-leather like consistency of the paste is easy to weave into several pastry and dessert recipes, and guava paste can also be used as ...
A member of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), guavas are the pear-shaped fruit of evergreen shrubs or small trees. The common apple guava and the feijoa guava (Feijoa sellowiana), also known as pineapple guava or guavasteen, prefer warm summers and cool winters. The hardy shrub is well-suited for cultivation in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones ...
During our family vacation in Hawaii, we have been staying at an ocean front condominium, which has really saved us a lot of money on our food expenses. We have purchased all of our groceries locally and have been preparing them right here at our place of residence instead of eating out at expensive local ...