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Italian Black Summer Truffles
Black summer truffles are more subtle than the winter variety. Shave truffle over cooked potatoes, toss with herbs and a shallot vinaigrette. Thinly shave truffle over scrambled eggs.
Mangosteen
The Purple mangosteen, botanical name Garcinia magostana, simply referred to as mangosteen, is an ultra-tropical slow growing evergreen tree that is cultivated for its edible fruit.
Seasons/Availability
Strawberry Guavas are available in the fall.
Current Facts
Varying in size, shape and color, guava fruits can range from apple-size to plum-size, be round or pear-shaped, smooth-skinned or rough and be yellow, greenish white or red to reddish-green in color.
Description/Taste
Appropriately named, its sweet aromatic flavor is reminiscent to that of a strawberry.
Nutritional Value
Guavas provide an excellent source of vitamin C and are rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that may help lower blood cholesterol and promotes digestion.
Applications
Eat fresh, puree, or cook down into jams or sauces.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
West Indian cuisine stews the fruits to make "cascos guayaba", often served with cream cheese.
Geography/History
Native to Brazil and also called purple guava and pineapple guava, strawberry guavas grow on a shrub or small tree with a smooth trunk that can reach fifteen feet in height. This fruit was first introduced to Hawaii in the early nineteenth century. In the United States, Hawaii, southern California and southern Florida are primary producers.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Strawberry Guavas. One
is easiest, three is harder.| My Colombian Recipes & International Flavors |
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Arequipe and Guava Quesadillas (Quesadilla Gloria) |
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