JUST NOW, my front yard appears dressed for a royal wedding, because the enchanting Spirea vanhouttei is in bloom. You might know this deciduous shrub as the âBridal Wreathâ spirea, and the pliable, pendulous branches can indeed be fashioned into head-gear.
Feijoada (pronounced fay-ZWAH-da) is a delicious stew of pork and black beans that's traditionally served over rice with fresh orange slices. In Brazil, this dish is often served on special occasions, but preparing it in a slow cooker makes it possible to serve this rich dish on the busiest weeknights.
FEIJOA, Pineapple Guava. The feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana, now Acca sellowiana) is a small (1-2â) egg-shaped (oval) fruit with a thin lime-green to khaki colored skin. The flesh inside is cream-colored and encases a jelly-like center with tiny edible seeds. The texture is gritty, close to that of a pear.The flesh tastes like a combination of several other fruits, usually described as pineapple, guava, and strawberry. Some people report a taste similar to that of a quince or lemon.Feijoa is native to South America, but is now commercially grown in New Zealand and California.he flesh inside is cream-colored and encases a jelly-like center with tiny edible seeds. The texture is gritty, close to that of a pear. The flesh tastes like a combination of several other fruits, usually described as pineapple, guava, and strawberry.