Japan has a rich tradition of food carving called mukimono. If you’ve ever eaten at a fancy restaurant in Japan you might have found a carrot carved into a bunny, garnishing your plate. Continue reading
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Growing Blueberries
Blueberries are beautiful to look at, taste amazing and are packed with anti-oxidants, so they’re well worth growing in your garden.

Fresh blueberries are a recent addition to Australian fruit bowls and are rarely grown in home gardens. However, as the succulent fruit becomes increasingly popular, blueberries are finding their way into more and more gardens. If you are wondering whether they’ll grow in your area ask yourself if azaleas grow well in your district. If they do, then blueberries will succeed too. Like the azalea, blueberries are members of the Ericaceae family. Most productive cultivars originate from
Yellow Watermelon
Originally from Africa and categorized as both a fruit and vegetable, watermelons are hydrating, sweet, and rich in nutrients. A yellow watermelon is basically the same as one of any other color — it just has yellow flesh on the inside instead of the more common pink or red color. The fruit is generally grown in warm regions and, depending on the variety, can be as large as 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) once fully grown. People use the yellow fruit the same way they’d use any other type, although watermelons of this color can be more difficult to find. Continue reading