Longan might not be as famous as mango, pineapple, or lychee, but this small tropical fruit is a delicious treat worth discovering. With its thin brown shell, translucent flesh, and naturally sweet flavor, longan is enjoyed throughout Asia, both as a refreshing snack and as an ingredient in traditional desserts and drinks. If you’ve never … Read more
Lychee is one of those fruits that may seem a bit scary at first but is actually quite easy to eat once you know how. Its tough, reddish-pink rind is covered by a juicy, translucent white flesh that tastes sweet and floral, similar to grapes, pears, and rosewater. Lychee is a delicious treat that is … Read more
Alright, let’s journey back in time and unearth the story behind the kumquat origin; a small, delicious citrus (or maybe not, even I’m not sure anymore, but don’t worry, you’ll see what I’m talking about below) fruit that started its life in the sun-drenched landscapes of Southeast Asia. Think of it as the globetrotting adventurer … Read more
If you like exotic fruits with sweet flavor and quirky names, keep reading, the kumquat fruit will not disappoint you. With a sweet, edible skin that beautifully balances the tangy inside, the kumquat is like a sweet orange cleverly disguised in a compact package. But before we unveil the secret of “how to eat kumquat … Read more
If you previously read our blog, you know we’re big on quirky exotic fruits and ugli is just the perfect specimen.Ug-what, you might ask but don’t worry if you never heard about it because in this article, we’ll teach you everything there is to know about this tasty fruit, including its origin, nutritional value, preparation … Read more
The cempedak fruit, also known as champada, bangkong, sonekadat, mit to, or Artocarpus Integer is an exotic tropical fruit that closely resembles jackfruit. It’s a fruit with a weird appearance, horrible smell, and flavor that greatly surpasses its sharp odor. In this essential guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know about the cempedak … Read more
If you’re a fan of weird exotic fruits, you might have heard about araza or Eugenia stipitata; a fruit tree that belongs to the guava family that’s native to the Western Amazon. This plant gives birth to the sweet araza fruit that has a yellow, round shape on the outside, and inside it’s like nothing you’ve … Read more
Did you ever hear about the lulo fruit? Also known as naranjilla, cocona, obando, or nuqui, it’s an unusual exotic fruit popular in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. As you might know from our previous articles, we love weird exotic fruits, and occasionally, we feature some of them on our blog. In this essential guide, we’ll cover the … Read more
If you like weird exotic fruits, you may have heard of santol; a fast-growing, straight-trunked tree that gives birth to a delicious fruit that’s known under many different names, such as santol fruit, Sentul, or cotton fruit. The santol fruit looks like a giant hazelnut inside an orange or pear (depending on the color) and if … Read more
The fruit salad plant, more commonly known under its Latin name “Monstera Deliciosa” that sounds more like one of Harry Potter’s spells than a tropical plant is one of the world’s most popular indoor plants. But whatever the case, one thing is certain; this plant has the special ability to become a focal point of … Read more