Does fruit get any better than fresh cut pineapple?

[mb]

I despise watermelon.

 

[Imported]

I prefer fresh mango over fresh pineapple.

 

[jmdeathsquad]

kumquats.

 

[AbsolutDealage]

Originally posted by: Jawo
Who says youre the only watermelon lover here? They are good, but usually they are not very sweet at the store. But when you find a ripe, SWEET one it is so good!

Look for a melon that is heavy for its size, with a large and well defined "ground spot" (that yellow blotch). The more defined the ground spot is, the longer the melon has sat on the vine. The longer it is on the vine, the more sugar it develops... and you get a nice sweet melon to enjoy.

 

[Armitage]

Originally posted by: AbsolutDealage
Cut the pinapple crown, leaving about 1" of fruit on the base and let it dry out for about a day. Bury the fruit part in potting soil, place in the sunniest window of your house. Make sure to mist the leaves a lot in the beginning, because it does not have a root structure to get the water from the soil.

If it is established in the pot but not flowering, take an over-ripe banana and sit it next to the plant for about a week. Take it away, and it should flower about 2 months after that (fruit will follow shortly after).

Thanks - I'll try it.

 

[BooGiMaN]

how long do you soak the pineapple peices in salt water..wont it affect the flavor?

 

[EvilYoda]

Mangoes for me...pineapples give me that weird numb & prickly feeling (I know, don't ask) sometimes.

 

[mb]

Fresh pineapples contain a special protease and 5-hydroxyptamine. The latter makes blood vessels (especially those in the brain) shrink, and may cause headaches and a rise in blood pressure. That is why some people experience headaches after eating too much fresh pineapple. Some people are even allergic to pineapple; after eating only a little, their skin may turn red and itch, and their limbs, mouth and lips become numb. They may also feel bilious and vomit, or develop severe stomach aches. In cases of extreme pineapple allergy, difficulty in breathing, onset of shock and even death may result. It is easy to avoid such abnormal situations. First, people who know they are allergic to pineapple should avoid this fruit. Second, cut the pineapple into small pieces and soak them in cool salt water for 20-30 minutes before eating them. The salt water dissolves and eliminates the harmful substances. Nevertheless, eating too much pineapple should always be avoided.

I find 10 minutes is good enough.

 

[gsellis]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
Mangoes for me...pineapples give me that weird numb & prickly feeling (I know, don't ask) sometimes.

That is because many pineapples can be rather acid and tart. That is why Maui Gold rocks above all others. No numbing and prickling from the acid.

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: gsellis

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
Mangoes for me...pineapples give me that weird numb & prickly feeling (I know, don't ask) sometimes.

That is because many pineapples can be rather acid and tart. That is why Maui Gold rocks above all others. No numbing and prickling from the acid.

While what you wrote is (IMO) 100% accurate, Maui Gold pineapples do Pwn all other pineapples, it sounds like EY MAY hve some pineapple allergy/sensitivity. From supafly's post:
"Some people are even allergic to pineapple; after eating only a little, their skin may turn red and itch, and their limbs, mouth and lips become numb"

 

[oboeguy]

Fresh pineapple in Hawaii for breakfast every day... mmmmmmmmmmm!