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Tropical almond brittle: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Tropical Almond (Terminalia catappa)

Tropical Almond (Terminalia catappa)

Tropical almond brittle

Tropical almond brittle

🍴 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.

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What is a Dwarf Condo Avocado that fruits at 3 ft tall? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is a Dwarf Condo Avocado that fruits at 3 ft tall?

Dwarf Condo Avocado Fuerte

What is a Dwarf Condo Avocado that fruits at 3 ft tall?
  • Every fruit lover dreams of growing lots of avocado varieties, but space often gets in the way. The good news is that some avocado trees stay naturally small and compact, making them perfect for patios, balconies, and even indoor growing. These are called Condo Avocados.
  • They have the same tasty fruit as full-sized trees but take up much less room. You can easily grow them in large pots or containers. They begin to fruit when it's just 2-3 feet tall and remain under 10-12 feet, even after 10 years of growth.
  • The most popular condo avocados are:

🟢 Wurtz (Little Cado): A true dwarf avocado tree that stays small and grows well in containers. It can even produce fruit indoors near a sunny window.
  • 🟢 Fuerte: A semi-dwarf variety that’s easy to manage and does well in pots or small yards.
  • 🟢 Joey: Not a true dwarf, but naturally compact. With a bit of pruning, it can stay small and fit nicely in limited spaces.


Condo avocados are a great way to enjoy homegrown avocados even if you don’t have a big yard. Just give them sun, good soil, and regular care - and you’ll have fresh avocados right on your porch!

✔️ Check outAvocado Variety Guide interactive chart. Sort them by flower type A or B, tree habit, fruit shape and quality, cold hardiness, origin, season and more!

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Java plum cooler: quick-n-fun exotic recipes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Java plum cooler: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Java plum (Syzygium cumini, Jambolan)

Java plum (Syzygium cumini, Jambolan)

Java plum cooler

Java plum cooler

🍴 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.

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Mango's hidden power: the orange fruit that helps your immune system fight cancer. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Mangos hidden power: the orange fruit that helps your immune system fight cancer

Orange mango fruit

Orange mango fruit

Mango's hidden power: the orange fruit that helps your immune system fight cancer
  • 🔸 A new study from the University of Chicago (Cell Reports Medicine) found that zeaxanthin - a carotenoid that gives mangoes their golden color - may do much more than support eye health. It can actually make your immune system stronger against cancer!
  • 🔸 Researchers discovered that zeaxanthin boosts the performance of the body’s CD8+ T cells, the immune cells that hunt down and destroy tumor cells. In lab and animal tests, diets rich in zeaxanthin slowed tumor growth, and when paired with cancer immunotherapy, the results were even more impressive.
  • 🔸 Zeaxanthin helps T cells form stronger receptor structures and increases their signaling and tumor-killing power. The compound occurs naturally in colorful foods like Mango, orange peppers, corn, cantaloupe, and dark leafy greens.
  • 🔸 Because it’s already known to be safe and available as a dietary supplement, scientists see zeaxanthin as a promising addition to future cancer therapies. So, eating mangoes and other orange or yellow fruits may not only brighten your plate but also help your body’s natural defenses stay sharp: Pineapple, Carambola, Canistel, Garcinia, Loquat and more.


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