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Tropical Food Facts

Watermelon

…of Capricorn; it is, therefore, technically, not a tropical plant.  However, as watermelon is grown worldwide in tropical climates, I’ve mentioned it here as many people assume it is tropical….

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Rose’s Heavenly Cakes

…Whoopie Pie.  She also features five wedding cakes. I requested three cake recipes for you to enjoy.  Normally her publicists only release one as they want to make sure people

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Macadamia

…Eastern Australia, New Caledonia and Sulawesi.  Only two of the several species of the Macadamia family are used commercially.  All other species are poisonous or inedible.  The indigenous people of…

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Recipes

What is vanilla paste?

…a reason why I share this story. Before the Food Network became so popular, most people had no clue about how to use vanilla beans. Probably had never seen them either. …

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Tropical Food Facts

Cashew

…irritant found in poison oak and ivy.  As a result, the people who work husking the cashews must wear protective gloves. Cashews are now grown in the tropics worldwide.  One…

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Turmeric

…has strong antioxidant properties, which combined with its anti-inflammatory abilities, is very effective in helping people with joint diseases.  Currently, it is being studied in cancer research trials for its…

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Candies and Confections

Maple-Vanilla Fudge with Pecans

…— the real true old-fashioned fudge — as opposed to the marshmallow creme variety that became quite popular mid-century when lots of people wanted to cut corners. There are some…

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Annatto/Achiote

…repellant and sunscreen in tropical America. Despite its regular use as a food coloring, it causes an allergic reaction in some people.  In fact, it is considered the only natural…

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Culinary

What’s In Your Pantry? Part One

…production when they reopen. If we have a resurgence of the virus in the autumn, they’re bound to close again. In fact, any production facility that requires people working close…

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tomato
Tropical Food Facts

Tomato and Tomatillo

…the American colonies and some people considered it poisonous.  However, by the early 1700s it was accepted as a safe food to eat.  It most likely arrived in the U.S….

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Tamarillo
Tropical Food Facts

Tamarillo

…the Spanish word for yellow and, in a moment of whimsical creativity, they claim that “tama” also stands for the Maori word for leadership.  Outside of New Zealand, most people

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Cakes

How to Make Perfect Cheesecakes

…professionals that will help you create cheesecakes that people will worship! Ingredients should be room temperature for a smooth batter.   Blending the cream cheese until it is completely smooth…

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Pineapple
Tropical Food Facts

Pineapple

…name originally came from an earlier name used to describe what we now call pine cones.  In its native habitat it was called nanas, by the Tupi people, and is…

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Ice Cream, Sorbets, etc

I Scream Sandwiches

…know too many people who love to cook but are afraid to bake. I have good news: It doesn’t take training as a pastry chef to bring forth creamy, intensely…

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Breads

Christmas Stollen

…afternoon when I visit with him. Pure vanilla enhances my grandmother’s Stollen recipe as it does all Christmas treats. So many people say that it is the secret of those…

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