Feijoa Vodka & Apple Fix: A Taste of Kiwi Sunshine My first encounter with feijoas was completely accidental. Wandering through a friend’s garden in Auckland, I noticed a small, unassuming fruit scattered beneath a peculiar tree. Initially, I mistook them for fallen olives. But when my friend insisted I try one, the explosion of sweet, … Read more
The Aromatic Jewel: Crafting Exquisite Feijoa Jelly The first time I tasted feijoa, I was utterly bewildered. Its perfume – a heady mix of pineapple, guava, and something distinctly floral – was unlike anything I’d ever encountered. I was in New Zealand, visiting a friend’s orchard, and she pressed a handful of the fragrant, green … Read more
Feijoa & Lime Muffins: A Zesty Celebration of Autumn The first time I tasted a feijoa, I was a curious child exploring my grandmother’s garden. Its peculiar, almost gritty texture and intensely aromatic, sweet-tart flavour instantly captivated me. The scent, a blend of guava, pineapple, and mint, is still a Proustian madeleine for me, instantly … Read more
Feijoa Whip: A Taste of Kiwi Childhood The scent of feijoas always transports me back to my grandmother’s garden. The unruly feijoa trees, laden with their fragrant fruit, were a child’s paradise. I remember the thrill of collecting the fallen treasures, their slightly gritty skin hinting at the sweet, tangy delight within. My grandmother’s Feijoa … Read more
Feijoa Crumble: A Taste of Autumn Sunshine There’s something magical about the scent of feijoas baking in the oven. It instantly transports me back to my childhood in New Zealand, where our backyard tree would be laden with these fragrant, green fruits every autumn. The anticipation of scooping out the sweet, slightly gritty flesh and … Read more