Guayaba – Guava Guava is the fruit of the guava tree, found throughout tropical America and Florida. There are many varieties and all can be eaten raw. They are sold fresh in some supermarkets and Latin Stores, or in pastes, jams, jellies and canned shells. In the...
Mango Mangos originated in Souther India and were distributed by the Spanish all over the Tropical world. In the Dominican Republic, Mango season is divine. There are mangos everywhere. The best have always been the Banilejos. They are small like a peach and have...
Papaya – Lechoza The papaya is native to the Americas. The Spanish found it growing in Hispaniola and the mame comes from the Taino Indian. It is now grown all over the world. Hawaiian small papayas are very popular in the US. Unfortunately, I never buy them here...
Papaya Milkshake 1 cup of milk ½ Papaya (small Hawaiian variety), or 1 slice of Caribbean variety which are much larger Honey or sugar to taste Ice Blend and serve...
Piña Colada I happen to be allergic to pineapples, which is a tragedy. I loved pineapples, specially the little ones you can buy around Santiago, Dominican Republic called Pan de Azucar (sugar bread). I guess I ate too many and my body rebelled. I don’t remember...
Pineapple – piña The pineapple takes it name from the resemblance it bears to the pine cone of temperate regions. Although it is associated with Hawaii since they grow a lot of the fruit in the market, it is a native of the West Indies and Central America, although...
