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Here on my part of the globe, autumn seemed to have arrived sooner than expected. In contrast to those on the other side of the Atlantic, we’ve had a rainy and quite chilly August. It’s perking up the last few days, though, so we just might have a golden autumn ahead of us.
Autumn. Leaves fall, and so do fruits. For the b5media Science & Health Channel Theme Day, I’m listing down my 10 favorite fruits to nibble on during autumn. They’re rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and since they are in season, they’re good for the budget, too!
1. Apples: I see an abundance in our region this year!
2. Plums:The red varieties make great preserves!
3. Blackberries: Good for jams, too. Just a pain, literally, to collect!
4. Peaches: Although I prefer their smooth-skinned Nectarines
5. Grapes: fresh and seedless, or as a good Riesling ;)
6. Pears: My preference: Forelle or the crisp Asian varieties
7. Persimmon / Kaki: I just discovered this fruit a few months ago, and I love it!
8. Avocado: Great for guacamoles, but I love it best scooped out, and mixed with sugar and milk. Quite a calorie bomb, I know, but hey, I need to store energy for the coming winter! (How’s that for an alibi?)
9. Cherries: A rich source of Vitamin C!
10. Banana: Ok, technically not an autumn fruit as this is available all year long. But for me, this is a staple anyway!
What’s your favorite fruit this time of the year?
2066 days ago
[...] We went on a small autumn fruit stealing picking expedition last weekend, and here’s our harvest: more than 10 kilograms of apples, a basketful of plums, and half a dozen pears. A pity we were a bit late for the blackberries. The way the bushes looked trampled upon, somebody obviously got there first. [...]
Made me hungry!
2069 days ago
[...] I was reading a list of Top 10 Favorite Autumn Fruits over at Eating Fabulously, and it got me thinking about how summer was ending. Still, as Ruth’s list reminded me, I don’t have to give up all those fresh fruits and vegetable that I adore. [...]
Mangoes? *ears perk up*
I love them, but I get disappointed with the types we get here. For me, the best-tasting are those from the Philippines, Thailand and India (in that order). A must-try!
I have been eating so many fruits this summer – it has been wonderful. My faves are cherries, mangoes, plums, nectarines, grapes and apricots!
2071 days ago
[...] Ruth at Eating Fabulous has a list of her 10 favorite Autumn fruits – don’t miss the Avocado alibi/commentary – yummy and yikes! [...]