FOR I I kk te
PiNeappLe
Always the sym
hospitality, the be
ple was once a rare
pine:
fruit. So rare in fact, it was
alled “the fruit of kings
FOO I I Ik
eA Om
Did you KNOW.
‘What is the green, leafy top of a pineapple called? The top of a
pineapple is called the crown.
New pineapple plants are started by planting the crowns from a
fully grown pineapple.
It is not a pine nor an apple, and it is not native to Hawai
Pineapple was first canned in Hawaii and became a major crop
there.
Pineapple is native to South America and was named for its
resemblance to a pine cone.
Pineapple Salsa ini
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
4% cup sweet onion slivers
cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Blend pineapple, bell pepper,
hours, stirring occasionally. Si
as an appetizer with chips.
11 cup chopped red and/or green bell pepper
1 to 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
jalapeno pepper in medium bowl. Refrigerate, covered for 4 to 24
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onion, lemon juice, cilantro and
erve with grilled chicken or seafood or