Tropical Seeds for Making Jewelry
For 11 years I was half owner of a jewelry company called Seventh Sense, and we scoured the planet looking for exotic beads and materials of all types to make our jewelry. Although I’ve left that business far behind, I still love the idea of making jewelry, and am always keeping my eye open for […]
Edible Nuts and Seeds that Grow in the Tropics
Surprisingly, there aren’t many familiar nuts and seeds that grow in the tropics. We have many varieties of fruit, veggies, and greens that grow here, but it’s a challenge to find edibles that give us a good sources of protein and oil. Nuts and seeds are also important to add variety in cooking, and are […]
Cashew Nuts and Cashew Apples
Cashew Nut This Kidney shaped seed originated in Brazil but was spread to other tropical nations in the 16t Century by the Portuguese. The nut is produced by the Cashew apple fruit which yields one nut per fruit, which explains why they can be fairly pricey. The outer shell in which they grow contains a […]
