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Chikoo, also known as sapota, is a sweet fruit that is available in the summer season. Chikoo has a musky flavour and a grainy texture. In India, it is widely grown in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Talking about its…

Planning to purchase fresh papaya? It's always best to buy fruits at a local market, where you can assess the quality and freshness yourself. However, not everyone is adept at selecting fruit. For those who are new to cooking or are unsure…

IT’S two o’clock on a Tuesday afternoon and Maxi Hughes is outside in his garden picking the apples that have fallen from his apple tree. It’s a laborious, surprisingly physical task, yet one made all the easier by virtue of the fact he…

Wine grapes are particularly finicky when it comes to their environment. For instance, heatwaves and droughts lead to earlier berry ripening and lackluster wine. And these types of episodes are expected to intensify as Earth's climate…