Using a sharp or serrated knife, trim off the top and bottom of your orange peel, then score the orange peel vertically from top to bottom in several places, being careful not to cut into the fruit. …
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Sweet and Neat Techniques: The Roll | The FruitGuys
If you don’t have access to a knife, you can loosen the skin of the orange by rolling it firmly on your desk for 20–30 seconds. To start peeling, gently puncture the skin with your thumbnail near the …
Sweet and Neat Techniques: The Wedge | The FruitGuys
Using a sharp or serrated knife, trim off the top and bottom of your orange peel, then slice the orange in half from top to bottom. Place halved oranges on the cutting board, slice each half into …
The Scoop on Sweet Cherries
From Bings to Rainiers, we toast our farmer friends who've grown these scrumptious pop-in-your-mouth treats. These sweet treats are packed with fiber and vitamin C! …
Ode to The Apricot!
Apricots are one of the first summer stone fruits to come to market. This is, shall we say, apropos, as a perfectly ripe apricot has the hue of a vibrant summer sunset. Along with their orange-gold …
Stone Fruit Season!
What do peaches, plums, cherries, and nectarines have in common? They all contain a hard central seed or “stone” (hence the name). After a long winter without these prized stone fruits, spring …
How to Pick a Ripe Nectarine!
Nectarines are a member of the stone fruit family. To choose a ripe, juicy nectarine, look for fruit that gives slightly to the touch and doesn’t have a greenish tint. The tastiest nectarines have …
The Ripening Secrets of Pears!
Pears are sweet, juicy, and mysterious! These curvy fruits ripen best off the tree. So they’re picked before ripe and kept in a controlled atmosphere until sold! …
Food That Works: Red Bartlett Pear Highlight
Welcome to our series, #FoodThatWorks! In this episode, we’re talking about the Red Bartlett pear! With a sweet and floral taste and red-blushy color, the Red Bartlett pear is a delicious …
How to Make a Strawberry Rose?
Not only are strawberries delicious and nutritious, but with this easy technique, they double as a beautiful garnish for your fruit plate. Try this simple tip to impress your friends and coworkers …
How to Pit an Avocado?
First, cut the avocado vertically around its entire perimeter, separate the two halves by twisting them apart in opposite directions. Score the half without the pit vertically and scoop it out with a …
How to Make The Ultimate Springtime Fruit Platter
Slice up some apples, pears, oranges, strawberries, limes, and bananas to make the best springtime fruit platter for your next office meeting. This beautiful platter is a feast on the eyes and the …
How to De-Stem a Strawberry
To de-stem a strawberry, take a straw and push through the middle of the strawberry. The green stem should pop right off! Now your strawberry is ready to be sliced up and eaten! …
Ode to The Crab Apple
There are more than 2,500 apple varieties grown in the United States alone— truly an apple for every taste. The crab apple, for instance, is a miniature apple that packs a mean sour punch. These …
How to Tell a Lime is Ripe?
Tart and fragrant limes provide the primary source of acidity in many cuisines. Just scratch and sniff the peel for a ticket to paradise, or squirt a wedge in still or sparkling water to transform …
The Health Benefits of The Banana
Did you know bananas are America’s number #1 preferred office fruit? Peel in, guilt-free. They’re packed with nutritional benefits. Bananas are high in potassium, which help to with nerve and …
The Nutritional Value of the Blood Orange
Don’t be alarmed by this fruit’s blood-red interior. The taste is excellent—think orange with a tart hint of berry. Plus, they’re packed with vitamin C, folic acid, anthocyanins, calcium, and vitamin …
The Naturally Sweet Treat, Dates!
Cutting down on processed sugar has many health benefits, including weight loss and improved mental focus. Help curb your cravings by eating naturally sweet fruits such as dates! They're a healthy …
The Magical Citrus – The Pixie Tangerine!
Peel into the truly magical citrus—the pixie tangerine! At only around 45 calories each, they contain a whopping 40% of your vitamin C for the day and about 6% of your dietary fiber! They’re naturally …
The Health Benefits of the Decadent Avocado
Beyond their infamous, creamy taste, avocados are loaded with heart-healthy fats, fiber, and nutrients solutions. Avocados are loaded with heart-healthy fats, fiber for weight loss and metabolic …
