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🍴 Lychee sorbet: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

• 🔴Blend Lychee pulp with lime juice, freeze until firm.
• 🔴A refreshing tropical ice treat.

Lychee Sorbet Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh lychee flesh, peeled and seeded (or canned lychees, drained)
• 1/3 cup sugar or honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup cold water, as needed for blending
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the lychees by peeling them, removing the seeds, and collecting the white flesh. If using canned lychees, drain them well.
2. Place the lychee flesh, sugar or honey, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of the cold water into a blender.
3. Blend until completely smooth. If the mixture is too thick to move easily, add a little more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
4. Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer safe container. Cover tightly.
5. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours, stirring with a fork every 30 to 45 minutes, until the sorbet is firm but scoopable.
6. Scoop into bowls and garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra lychee fruit if desired. Serve immediately.

🛒 Plant your Lychee tree - Litchi chinensis

📚 Learn more:

• ▫️How long until I get fruit from my Lychee tree?
• ▫️Why I can't grow a Lychee tree from a seed?
• ▫️How to grow a Lychee tree and have a reliable crop. Practical Guide to Growing Lychee.
• ▫️What are the best varieties of Lychee Tree?
• ▫️What is the best fruit in the world? How to grow your own Lychee tree.

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🍴 Feijoa coconut loaf: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

• 🔴Mix Feijoa pulp into a coconut quick-bread batter.
• 🔴Bakes into a fragrant tropical treat.

Feijoa Coconut Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup feijoa pulp, finely chopped
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a loaf pan.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, coconut, and salt.
3. Mix eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet, then stir in feijoa pulp.
5. Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until golden and a toothpick tests clean.
7. Cool before slicing.

🛒 Plant exotic fragrant Feijoa - Pineapple Guava

📚 Learn more:

• ▫️Pineapple Guava: fragrant fruit, beautiful blooms, and real health benefits
• ▫️Why is it called Pineapple Guava? It tastes just like strawberries! Feijoa Superfood.

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🍴 Tropical almond brittle: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

• 🟢Caramelize sugar, stir in roasted tropical almonds (Terminalia catappa), spread thin.
• 🟢Let cool, harden, and break into crunchy, nutty shards.



Tropical Almond Brittle

Ingredients

• 2 cups roasted tropical almonds (Terminalia catappa)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp butter
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Combine sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat until sugar caramelizes to a golden amber color.
3. Remove from heat and quickly stir in roasted tropical almonds.
4. Pour onto parchment paper and spread into a thin layer.
5. Let cool completely, then break into brittle shards.

🛒 Grow your own almonds

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▫️Where do almonds come from?

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🍴 Java plum cooler: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

• 🔵Crush ripe java plums (Syzygium cumini, Jambolan), mix with sugar, salt, and cold water.
• 🔵A tangy, thirst-quenching drink.

Java Plum Cooler

Ingredients

• 1 cup ripe Java plums (Syzygium cumini, Jambolan)
• 2 to 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup cold water
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

1. Wash and crush the ripe Java plums. Strain the pulp to collect the juice.
2. Mix the juice with sugar, salt, and cold water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Serve chilled over ice.

🛒 Plant Jambolan fruit tree for summer drinks

📚 Learn more:

• ▫️ 10 reasons to grow this Indian secret tree - the miracle Fruit of the Gods you never knew about
• ▫️ Why is it called the Fruit of the Gods? Jambolan health benefits
• ▫️ How to get a large, bushy, exotic fruit tree in no time

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🍴 June plum juice: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

• 🟡Blend June plums with ginger, sugar, and water.
• 🟡Tangy, spicy, and super refreshing.

June Plum Juice

Ingredients

• June plums
• Ginger
• Sugar
• Water

Instructions

1. Blend June plums with ginger, sugar, and water.
2. Serve chilled.

🛒 June Plum will fruit year around in your garden

📚 Learn more:

• ▫️What fruit tree is full of fruit year around
• ▫️How June plum can "fruit itself to death": look at this heavy load!

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🍴 Allspice leaf stew: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

• 🟢Simmer fresh allspice leaves with meat, beans, and vegetables.
• 🟢Adds a deep clove-cinnamon flavor without any powder.



Allspice Leaf Stew

Ingredients

• Fresh allspice leaves
• Meat
• Beans
• Mixed vegetables

Instructions

1. Simmer fresh allspice leaves with meat, beans, and vegetables.
2. Cook until tender and aromatic.

🛒 Your own Allspice Tree keeps ultimate spice handy

📚 Learn more:

• ▫️What spice comes from the small dried flower buds of a tropical tree?
• ▫️What tree will produce for you right away?

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🍴 Rose apple salad: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

• 🔴Slice rose apples, toss with cucumber, lime, and mint.
• 🔴Light, crunchy, and fragrant.

Rose Apple Salad

Ingredients

• Rose apples
• Cucumber
• Lime
• Mint

Instructions

1. Slice rose apples and cucumber.
2. Toss with lime and fresh mint.
3. Serve fresh and chilled.

🛒 Plant exotic Rose Apple Tree

📚 Learn more:
Fruit that smells like roses

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🍴 Marinated green olives: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

• 🟢Soak fresh Olives in brine with garlic, lemon peel, and herbs.
• 🟢A zesty snack after curing.



Marinated Green Olives

Ingredients

• Fresh olives
• Garlic
• Lemon peel
• Herbs
• Brine

Instructions

1. Soak fresh olives in brine with garlic, lemon peel, and herbs.
2. Allow to cure until the flavor develops.
3. Serve as a zesty snack.

🛒 Grow your own Olive tree

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▫️How to grow your own Olive Oil

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A homemade tropical wine with rich berry flavor and a hint of earthiness. This traditional Brazilian recipe turns fresh Jaboticaba fruit into a deep purple wine with a unique aroma and flavor somewhere between grape and plum. Easy to make, fun to share!

🍴 Jaboticaba wine: quick-n-fun exotic recipe

Ingredients

• 4 lb fresh ripe Jaboticaba fruits (Myrciaria cauliflora)
• 2 to 3 cups granulated sugar per gallon of pulp
• 1 gallon non-chlorinated water
• 1 tsp wine yeast (optional)
• 1 cinnamon stick or a few cloves (optional)
• Clean glass fermenting jar or food-grade bucket with loose cover

Instructions

1. Wash and lightly crush Jaboticaba fruits. Do not remove skins; they add flavor and color.
2. Mix crushed fruit with sugar and enough water to make about one gallon of pulp. Stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Cover loosely and leave in a warm place (70-80F). Stir once or twice daily. Fermentation begins within 1-2 days.
4. Let ferment 5-10 days, stirring daily. When bubbling slows, strain through cheesecloth into a clean jug.
5. Seal loosely with an airlock or vented cap. Rest 2-4 weeks in a cool, dark spot (60-70F).
6. Carefully pour clear wine into bottles, leaving sediment behind. Cork and let age a few more weeks.
7. Chill before serving. Enjoy responsibly!

Tips

• Reduce sugar to 1.5 cups per gallon for a drier wine.
• Add more sugar after first fermentation for a sweeter dessert wine.
• Add a spoon of honey for a floral note.
• Save the skins to make Jaboticaba syrup or jam.

Grow your own exotic Jaboticaba fruit

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• ▫️What does Blue Jaboticaba taste like?
• ▫️How Blue Jaboticaba is different from regular Jaboticaba?
• ▫️What is Jaboticaba? I like the sound of this word!

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☕️ Grow your own brain food: Avocado and Cocoa

• Avocado and cocoa aren't just a delicious combo - they’re also great for your brain. Studies show that Avocado's healthy fats improve blood flow and memory, while Cocoa’s flavonoids boost attention, mood, and overall cognitive performance. Together, they help protect brain cells from inflammation and aging.
• Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats and lutein, nutrients that support sharp thinking and long-term brain health. Cocoa, meanwhile, enhances circulation in the brain and has been linked to lower risk of stroke and dementia. So, growing your own avocado and cacao trees means growing your own natural brain boosters right in your garden.
• Try blending the two in simple treats like avocado chocolate mousse or a smoothie with banana and almond milk - creamy, rich, and packed with brain-loving nutrients.

🍽 Delicious Avocado-Chocolate recipes:

• 🍵 Avocado Chocolate Mousse

To make this, simply blend ripe avocado, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), and a splash of vanilla for a rich, creamy mousse that feels indulgent yet guilt-free.
• 🍵 Avocado Chocolate Smoothie

This is perfect for breakfast and to make it, combine avocado, cocoa powder, banana, almond milk, and a touch of nut butter for a thick, chocolatey breakfast smoothie.
• 🍵 Avocado Brownies

This one is for the sweet tooth lovers, use mashed avocado in regular brownie batter, add cocoa powder, and bake for fudgy, nutrient-dense brownies.
• 🍵 Chocolate Avocado Pudding Pops

To make this bite-size snack, blend avocado, cocoa powder, dates (or honey), and coconut milk, then freeze in molds for refreshing delights.

🛒 Plant your own Chocolate tree (Cocoa, Cacao), and Avocado tree for long lasting brain power

📚 Learn more:

• ▫️Plant a fruit tree - and breathe easier: fruit might be the surprising key to healthier lungs
• ▫️11 tropical fruits to eat instead of taking a fiber supplement
• ▫️Tropical fruit health benefits guide - what fruit and edibles can help with health issues and vitamin deficiencies, Part 1 and Part 2.
• ▫️Top 10 fruiting plants you'll ever need for your health benefits

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