TIP OF THE DAY: Dig Into Some Ruby Red Grapefruit

One thing we love about January is arrival of delicious Ruby Red grapefruit. January through March are the peak months for the delicious fruit from Texas. Grapefruit began life as an accidental hybrid of an orange and a pomelo, in 18th-century Barbados. For 100 years or so, the sour fruit was grown as an ornamental…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Key Up Some Key Limes

In addition to a new year, this season heralds the return of that delicious little citrus, Key lime. While the peak season for Key limes is June through August, they’re in stores now. There are two principal lime types in American supermarkets: the Persian or Tahitian lime, which is what Americans think of as “lime”…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Garnish With Starfruit

Whatever your holiday cocktail or soft drink, a garnish of bright yellow starfruit is an easy way to make it festive. Larger starfruit slices can be notched and set on the rim of the glass (see photo). Smaller slices can be threaded onto a cocktail pick—alone, or with a red raspberry and green mint leaf.…
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COOKING VIDEO: The Best Way To Cut A Mango

  Mangoes are luscious; mangoes are juicy. But if you don’t know how to cut them, mangoes can also be a pain. The large, flat, oval pit runs almost the entire length of the fruit. If you’ve tried your own freestyle technique, getting around the pit may seem more trouble than it’s worth. And forget…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 10 New Ways To Use Pomegranate Seeds (Arils)

Yesterday was National Pomegranate Day. It’s pomegranate season. There’s nothing quite like those tart, ruby-hued seeds that spill forth from their crimson shell, bursting with tang and brightening up your mouth like drops of sunshine. Beyond healthy snacking and dazzling garnishes, there’s more versatility to this fruit than you may think. It’s easy to add…
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