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Jaboticaba wine: quick-n-fun exotic recipes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Jaboticaba wine: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Jaboticaba (Myrciaria cauliflora)

Jaboticaba (Myrciaria cauliflora)

Jaboticaba wine

Jaboticaba wine

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.

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Grow your own brain food: Avocado and Cocoa. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Grow your own brain food: Avocado and Cocoa

Avocado and Cocoa recipes

Avocado and Cocoa recipes

Chocolate tree fruit (Cocoa, Cacao beans) - Theobroma cacao

Chocolate tree fruit (Cocoa, Cacao beans) - Theobroma cacao

Avocado fruit

Avocado fruit

☕️ 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

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Longevity spinach omelet: quick-n-fun exotic recipes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Longevity spinach omelet: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Gynura - Longevity spinach

Gynura - Longevity spinach

Longevity spinach omelet

Longevity spinach omelet

🟢Chop Gynura leaves into beaten eggs with garlic.
  • 🟢A health-boosting twist on a classic omelet.

🍴 Longevity spinach omelet: quick-n-fun exotic recipes 🍳

Ingredients

  • Fresh Gynura (Longevity Spinach) leaves
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooking oil or butter

Instructions

  1. Chop Gynura leaves finely.
  2. Beat eggs with minced garlic and a pinch of salt.
  3. Stir in chopped Gynura leaves.
  4. Heat oil or butter in a pan and pour in the mixture.
  5. Cook until the omelet is set and golden. Serve warm.

🛒 Plant Longevity Spinach and live long

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Figs with honey and nuts: quick-n-fun exotic recipes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Figs with honey and nuts: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Figs with honey and nuts: quick-n-fun exotic recipes Figs with honey and nuts: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
🟡Simple and irresistible.

🍴 Figs with honey and nuts: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Ingredients

  • Fresh ripe figs
  • Honey
  • Chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)

Instructions

  1. Cut figs in half and place them cut side up on a baking tray.
  2. Roast lightly at 350°F for about 10 minutes until warm and slightly caramelized.
  3. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature. Simple and irresistible.


🛒 Plant fig trees and always have healthy desserts

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