The queen of berries The strawberry is the most popular berry in the world, and for good reason. The deliciously sweet berry is incredibly versatile and works with any kind of dessert but can also be combined with strong savory flavours like rocket and cheese. The strawberry like we know it today originated in America, … Continue reading Strawberry – Erdbeere
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Papaya
The tree of life The tree of this beautiful tropical fruit was referred to by the Mayas as the tree of life. Papaya, also known as pawpaw, has its origins in Mexico and Panama but is now grown in all places with tropical climates. The taste is sweet and creamy, similar to cantaloupe melon and … Continue reading Papaya
Salak
The snake fruit Possibly one of the strangest looking fruit but much less strange in taste - the salak. This Indonesian native, often referred to as snake fruit, grows on palm trees and has the size and shape of a fig. The big difference is the texture of the salaks skin which looks like that … Continue reading Salak
Passion fruit – Maracuja
The passionate Brazilian The name already suggests that this fruit offers an explosion of flavours. The passion fruit originated in Brazil and grows exclusively in hot climates. The fruit has a tangy flavour with a little sweetness to it. Harvest usually happens in autumn but the fruit is available all year round. Passion fruit, also … Continue reading Passion fruit – Maracuja
Sweetie
This big green citrus fruit is a cross between grapefruit and pomelo which was created in the 80s in Israel. To this day Israel is the main producer of the sweetie. The size of the fruit resembles that of a grapefruit while the colour and sweetness are closer to the pomelo. Like all citrus fruit … Continue reading Sweetie
Cranberry
The tart berry This plump red berry is synonymous with American Thanks Giving and Christmas celebrations. The cranberry is a very tart fruit which comes in season just in time for the festivities. They are grown in the USA but are also popular in Northern European countries. The berries contain plenty of vitamin C which … Continue reading Cranberry
Quince – Quitte
The golden apple Even though quince is a rare sight nowadays, the fruit has been cultivated for much longer than its close relatives apple and pear. It was even rumored to have been the „golden apple“ that Paris gave to Aphrodite which started the Trojan war. Another hint to the large fruits heritage is its … Continue reading Quince – Quitte
Fig – Feige
The heavenly fruit Figs have been cultivated for thousands of years and originated in modern day Turkey. Nowadays the fruit is grown all throughout the Mediterranean, parts of Africa and the USA. Perfectly ripe figs are super sweet with a slightly floral note and are usually the size of golf ball with either purple or … Continue reading Fig – Feige
Cumelo
Even though this fruits name sounds like a misspelling or a relative of the zesty pomelo, the name cumelo actually comes from combining the words cucumber and melon which exactly describes what it is. This fresh, slightly sweet tasting fruit has been cultivated in Italy’s Puglia region for centuries and boasts a water content of … Continue reading Cumelo
Olive
The Oil Fruit Already in Greek mythology the olive played a central role in bringing to joy to people. Today the saying "to extend an olive branch" is considered a sign of peace and forgiveness. This quintessentially Mediterranean fruit can be eaten as a snack but is also highly valued for its oil. Die Ölfrucht … Continue reading Olive
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