My local Brookshire’s is knocking it out of the park! They have star fruit! Not only is this fruit tasty, but it is so cute when cut! Imagine serving your family this beauty! Here is the low down on star fruit. Their real name is carambola. They smell like candy. They are juicy like a… Read More
Are you a fennel fan? Fennel is an herb known for smelling and tasting somewhat like licorice. Fennel is part of the carrot family, with most parts being used (the bulb, the seeds and the fronds). The stalks can be tough and stringy, so you may just want to add them to the pot when… Read More
I love a bit of the unusual, especially when it comes to food! Each person eats an average of over 89,000 meals in their lifetime. If a person stuck to the same old fruits, vegetables, and meats, they might get bored with their food. Patty Pan Squash is a flying saucer-shaped squash that can be… Read More
My local Brookshires is now selling dragon fruit, so I just had to try it! Dragon fruit is a mildly flavored fruit about the size of a large lemon. It may be hot pink (red) or yellow in color with green scales. The pulp is white or red and contains black seeds. Its flavor is… Read More