Meet Simon (SayHeySimon), the creative genius behind FruitBombComics, a captivating series of webcomics that feature ...

From farm-fresh fruit gift baskets and specialty treat subscriptions to editor-tested cookware, kitchen tools, and clever gadgets, below you’ll find the perfect kitchen and food gifts for any ...

For birthdays, congratulations, condolences, or just because, these gifts are overflowing with fresh fruit, nuts, chocolates, and award-winning wines. Rochelle Bilow is a commerce editor ...

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Learn more› By Samantha Schoech Samantha Schoech is a writer focusing on gifts. She spends her time finding things that combine quality, beauty, usefulness, and delight. We’ve edited our list ...

Check the sell-by date and buy dried fruit that has been sprayed with vegetable oil, not mineral oil. It is usually cheaper to buy individual dried fruits if you cook regularly. Dried fruit is ...

Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's Commerce team. When she's not writing and editing, she's either hiking through the redwoods or curled up with a good book and a lazy dog.

Passion fruit become more wrinkly as they ripen. Avoid fruit that feels light for its size or is very wrinkled. Both the seeds and pulp of passion fruit can be added to fruit salads and pavlovas ...

Whether they’re traditional, whimsical, or practical, they add a final touch to gift giving. by Ellen Lee and Wirecutter Staff Many 8-year-olds are starting to discover their passions ...

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One basic question that you might not know: Is avocado a fruit or vegetable? Before we answer the question “Is avocado a fruit or vegetable?” it’s important to understand the difference ...