Tamarind – Tamarindo Tamarind originated in Africa but has spread all over the world. The fruit pod turns brown when ripe and it’s seeds are surrounded by and acid edible pulp used in desserts, milk shakes and sherbets. Available canned or frozen in Latin American...
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...
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...
Mango Chutney A chutney is a spread typically associated with cuisines of the Indian subcontinent. Chutneys are made in a wide variety of forms, such as a tomato relish, a ground peanut garnish, yogurt or curd, cucumber, spicy coconut, spicy onion or mint dipping...
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...
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...
