Date: 2 Dec 2021
New Video:
What is a Loquat?
Loquat is one of the easiest tropical/subtropical fruit trees to grow, with delicious fruit resembling Apricots (in fact, from the same family!). This video presented by our video host David Mortimer.
More information on Loquat trees:
Golden Loquat - the symbol of Prosperity
Kristi's Loquat Tropical BBQ sauce
Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes (PDF from Tropical Treasures
Magazine)
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Date: 8 Sep 2025
Papaya mint salad: Quick-n-Fun exotic
🍴 Papaya mint salad: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
🟢Cube ripe papaya into bite-sized pieces.- 🟢Toss gently with fresh mint leaves, a drizzle of lime juice, and a pinch of black pepper.
- 🟢Chill before serving for a refreshing, lightly spiced tropical snack.
Papaya Mint Salad
Ingredients
- 1 ripe papaya, peeled and cubed
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Cube ripe papaya into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss gently with fresh mint leaves, a drizzle of lime juice, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Chill before serving for a refreshing, lightly spiced tropical snack.
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Date: 10 Sep 2025
Avocado shrimp boats: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
🍴 Avocado shrimp boats: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
🟢Halve an avocado, scoop out a little extra.- 🟢Fill with sauteed shrimp tossed in garlic-lime butter.
- 🟢Enjoy instant tropical feast!
🛒 Grow your own Avocado tree
Avocado shrimp boats: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Halve the avocados and scoop out a little extra to make room.
- Sauté shrimp in butter with garlic and lime juice until pink and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill avocado halves with shrimp mixture.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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Date: 14 Sep 2025
Jackfruit curry quickie: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
🍴 Jackfruit curry quickie: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
🟡Saute young Jackfruit chunks with coconut milk, curry paste, and ginger.- 🟡Tastes like pulled chicken curry, but totally plant-based!
🍲 Jackfruit curry exotic recipes
Ingredients
- 2 cups young Jackfruit chunks
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry paste
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Saute young Jackfruit chunks with curry paste and ginger.
- Add coconut milk and simmer until the Jackfruit is tender.
- Serve hot. Tastes like pulled chicken curry, but completely plant-based!
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Date: 16 Sep 2025
Canistel custard toast: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
Canistel custard toast
🍴 Canistel custard toast: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
- 🟡Mash Canistel (Eggfruit) with a bit of cream and cinnamon, spread on toast, and broil until golden.
- 🟡Like dessert for breakfast!
Canistel Custard Toast: Exotic Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 ripe Canistel (Eggfruit), mashed
- 2 tbsp cream
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 slices of bread
Instructions
- Preheat broiler.
- Mash Canistel with cream and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread mixture on bread slices.
- Broil until golden and slightly caramelized.
- Serve warm, like dessert for breakfast.
🛒 Plant your own Canistel tree
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