The most popular fruit in the world is ….?
Is it the apple ? Or is it the Orange ? Perhaps the Banana ? Or possibly the Mango ?  It’s actually not any of these. They are all definitely big hitters in the world of fruit popularity but none of these are the most popular fruit in the world. The most popular fruit...
Asparagus and Tom cats – why does my pee smell?
Spring is Asparagus Season – YUM, I love it. The only downside is that some people smell like a tom cat when they eat it …and I am one of them !  So why is it that asparagus turns some people’s pee into a stink bomb and others not ?? Well, it’s all got to do with a...
How do they grow square watermelons?
They might look like a genetically modified watermelon from planet geometry but square watermelons are grown naturally and it’s so easy you can even do it in your own veggie patch at home.  There are even websites dedicated to teaching you how. Square watermelons...
The secret to keeping fruit and vegetables fresh for longer
A background to Ethylene Gas and its effect on fresh produce. There are 3 key factors in keeping fruits and vegetables fresh; (1). Temperature (2). Humidity, and (3). ETHYLENE control. Temperature and humidity can be managed in the refrigerator although domestic...