Dried fruit has a reputation for being high in calories and sugar, but experts say it can be just as good for you as fresh. True, dried fruit will have more sugar by weight than the fresh version ...

One basic question that you might not know: Is avocado a fruit or vegetable? Before we answer the question “Is avocado a fruit or vegetable?” it’s important to understand the difference ...

Quince is the ugly duckling of the pome family, which includes apples and pears. This yellow-green fruit is lumpy, hard as a rock, and sometimes hairy. Unlike apples and pears, most varieties of ...

Fruit flies are some of the most annoying pests to get rid of, especially once they've locked on to a food source in your home. And unfortunately, your living space is probably full of tasty treats.

Ease of use, ease of access, and power are all considered. To keep things clean and simple, a fruit’s potential awakened state is factored in as well: you won’t see it there by name.

For birthdays, congratulations, condolences, or just because, these gifts are overflowing with fresh fruit, nuts, chocolates, and award-winning wines. Rochelle Bilow is a commerce editor ...

Passion fruit become more wrinkly as they ripen. Avoid fruit that feels light for its size or is very wrinkled. Both the seeds and pulp of passion fruit can be added to fruit salads and pavlovas ...

The death toll from Typhoon Lekima in China has risen to 32 with another 16 people missing, local authorities say. Officials say about five million people in Zhejiang province have been affected ...

At least 28 people have been killed and more than a million forced from their homes as Typhoon Lekima hit China, according to state media. Officials said the deaths were caused by a landslide ...

The best fruit cakes are matured for at least a month and moistened or ‘fed’ from time to time with alcohol such as sherry, Madeira or brandy. Fruit cakes made solely from dried fruit will ...

Vinh Lac persimmons often bloom during the Mid-Autumn Festival. To prepare them, the fruit is soaked in water for about 36 ...