Macopa or Mountain Apples are in season now in Hawaii and they look delicious. Their red color make them almost look like red delicious apples. They are crunchy and succulent and although not too sweet, they are refreshing to eat. Each fruit have a seed inside which you can discard because they are not edible.
Apple Bananas “Latundan” are such a delight to eat. They also provide your daily dose of potassium. I used to have apple bananas in my garden. I was able to have it flowered and gathered this bunch of bananas. My friend from Wahiawa gave the seedling to me. I thought it would be a dwarf…
Young coconut or “buko” as we call it in the Philippines is gaining popularity nowadays. It might as well be because researches are always coming up with good news about it, how it is good for you. The list of nutritional benefits goes on and on. I’m happy that I grow up enjoying young coconuts. …
Pomegranate – Punica Granatum is gaining popularity in the culinary world. It’s uses in garnishes and juices are almost an every day scene around the culinary world now.
Durian is a fruit native to Malaysia and Indonesia and is famous for its distinct odor. Some can’t stand the smell they would not even try to eat it but for those who don’t mind the strong odor is in for a great treat because it tastes really good like eating a custard with almond…
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Thank you for featuring this … AND … distinguishing this from tambis that is also sometimes erroneously called makopa (you probably know this already – if you google makopa, you get pictures of tambis). It’s annoying. We call this magkopa in Aklanon. http://carinderia.net/i-cant-believe-what-i-found-in-the-store-today/