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What’s That Fruit: Mandarinas

What’s That Fruit: Mandarinas

November 28, 2016August 30, 2018 Posted in StoriesLeave a comment

“These aren’t oranges, but they’ll be fine, I guess,” said Tania, fumbling the green peel in her hand. Mandarin oranges are much smaller and higher in sugar than naval oranges.

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What’s That Fruit: Zapote

What’s That Fruit: Zapote

November 21, 2016November 17, 2016 Posted in Stories1 Comment

Zapote is most delicious on the coast, where juice vendors slice and scoop it right in front of you, and whirl it around in a battery-powered blender with milk (and mounds of sugar unless you stop them).

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What’s That Fruit: Maracuya

What’s That Fruit: Maracuya

November 14, 2016August 30, 2018 Posted in Stories1 Comment

For a girl who grew up with apples and green grapes in her lunchbox, this level of sweet-and-sour wasn’t in my mouth’s vocabulary. It’s kind of worth getting excited about.

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