Persimmon, Alternative to Halloween Pumpkins // fruit

Persimmon, Alternative to Halloween Pumpkins // fruit

🌱👻 Boo! Happy Halloween from Grandma Sita’s ghost! These adorable persimmon fruit pumpkins are a healthy treat perfect for the spooky night of the year. Ready to Trick or Fruit?  🎃 Get creative making fun, artistic and healthy Jack-o’-lanterns by drawing pumpkin faces on seasonal…

Halloween Pumpkin // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

Halloween Pumpkin // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

🌱🎃 Did you know that Halloween pumpkin waste is frighteningly delicious? Instead of throwing pumpkin scraps in the bin, keep them as leftovers and use them in sweet and savoury plant-based dishes like curries, soups, desserts, and baked treats. Nothing will go to waste in…

Carrot // vegetable

Carrot // vegetable

🌱🥕🤔Did you know why fresh carrots tend to turn from crunchy to rubbery? Limp-wilted carrots are just dehydrated, so no waste them! Grandma Sita has an easy kitchen hack to revive them: submerge carrots in cool water in a container, and place it in the…

Chili pepper // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

Chili pepper // vegetable (botanically a fruit)

🌱🌶️🤔 When you think of fruit, apples, peaches, and pears come to mind. But how about chili peppers? Chili peppers like tomatoes, technically speaking, are classified as berry fruit, not vegetables. These versatile, gorgeous tinny berries can be used in various ways and add spiciness,…

Grape // fruit

Grape // fruit

🌱🍇🤔 Did you know that freezing is the best way to keep grapes fresh longer? Wash and dry small clusters of grapes, transfer them to an airtight container, and store them in the freezer. Plus, you can eat the sweet, icy grapes straight from the…

Raspberry //  fruit

Raspberry // fruit

🌱🍓🤔 Did you know that raspberry leaves can be used fresh or dried in herbal teas? Surprisingly, raspberry leaves do not taste like raspberries but instead have a slightly bitter and tangy flavor that many associate with traditional black teas. And what else can this…

Pear // fruit

Pear // fruit

 🌱🍐🤔 Did you know the best way to eat a pear is unpeeled? The skin contains most of the nutrients, especially fiber and antioxidants. Make sure to wash it thoroughly before eating. However, the core of a pear is inedible because the seeds contain a…

Grape leaves // fruit

Grape leaves // fruit

🌱🍇🤔 Did you know that grape leaves are edible? Grape leaves have been used for centuries in traditional dishes around the world. But not all grape leaves taste the same, some are bitter, and some sweet taste, which is why they can be used in…

Redcurrant //  fruit

Redcurrant // fruit

🌱🤔 Did you know redcurrants have four times more vitamin C than oranges? Redcurrants may be tiny, but these small brilliant ruby berries pack a big nutritional punch. These are a summer fruit, which means time to chill and enjoy a glass full of glossy…

Sunflower // plant

Sunflower // plant

🌱🌻🤔 Did you know that sunflowers are entirely edible? Every part of this tall, beautiful flower is delicious, from the buds, leaves, petals, and stalks, to Grandma Sita’s favorite, the seeds. Remember that a good way to avoid consuming potentially unsafe flowers is to obtain…