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Featured Posts
- St. Patrick’s Day Pineapple Punch
- Sheet Pan Perfect Pineapple Ham
- Can A Pineapple Really Live Under the Sea?
- Say Aloha to Our Hawaiian-style Ham and Pineapple Pasta Recipe
- Holiday Joy, Hanukkah, and Pineapple Kugel
- What are China’s Pineapple Science Awards?
- Fuel Up with Paleo Pineapple Fried Rice
- Best Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Piña Colada Pie in a Jar
- Slow Cooking Your Pineapple This Fall
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How to Trim the Perfect Pineapple Christmas Tree
Add A Tropical Twist This Christmas With The Perfect Pineapple Christmas Tree
With a tree in every store window and scents of peppermint and cinnamon wafting out of every door, there’s no doubt, the time for gift giving has returned. You are not alone if you feel like you blinked and the holidays are here. It’s not unusual to feel overwhelmed with a million things on your to-do list.
Let your friends at Chestnut Hill Farms take one major stress off your plate when it comes to picking up a Christmas tree. If you’re looking for a small tree or an inexpensive way to celebrate Christmas with family, friends, or co-workers, turn expectations upside down with a pineapple! It’s the perfect tropical twist this holiday season.
This convenient small decoration can fit on counters and even easily travel. Bringing in some natural green can serve as a dining room table centerpiece or a quick office set-up. Just remember, there are no rules when decorating your own pineapple Christmas tree!
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Tagged christmas tree, DIY, DIY pineapple, holidays, pineapple, pineapple holiday, pineapple tree
The Myth of the Green Pineapple
Green Pineapples are Ripe!
There is a common misconception that green pineapple is not ripe yet, however, pineapple doesn’t have to be yellow to be eaten and enjoyed. For example, Caribbean pineapple is ripe and available year-round but is green at certain times of the year. You no longer have to avoid the green pineapple at your local grocery store!
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Tagged costa rica, pineapple
Celebrating The Day of Masquerade
(By Sol Araya)
Let’s Talk The Day of Masquerade
When you hear the word “Halloween”, thoughts of sugary candies, costumes, and scary movies come to mind. Here in America, we try to stretch out spooky season for as long as we can, but not everyone celebrates Halloween the same way. In Costa Rica, October 31st is the Day of Masquerade. This day is filled with elaborate masks, culture, music, and lively parades!
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Tagged celebrate, costa rica, Costa Rica traditions, costume, halloween, mask, masquerade, Parade, spooky
How We Grow Pineapples in Fall
Enjoy Pineapples in Fall for a Tropical Twist This Season
While most areas of the world are familiar with the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall, the Costa Rican climate typically falls into two categories: rainy and dry seasons. This makes Costa Rica the perfect place to grow pineapples in fall.
Keep reading to learn more about the fall season in Costa Rica, and how this affects our pineapple farming.
(more…)The Perfect Pineapple Party Playlist
Jam Out to These Pineapple Tunes
Looking for the perfect playlist to take your next pineapple party to the next level? Look no further than our carefully curated compilation of tunes. From childhood throwbacks to Caribbean cruise fan favorites, you can’t go wrong with any of these timely tunes. So, grab your pineapple decorations, outfits, and speakers, and prepare for the greatest pineapple party of all time.
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Tagged chestnut hill farms, costa rica, pineapple, pineapple party, pineapple playlist, pineapples
How Volcanic Soil Makes the Perfect Pineapple
Luscious Life in an Unexpected Place
To many who do not live near them, volcanoes are seen as gigantic, terrifying disasters waiting to happen. However, for those who live closer, they are viewed as a natural wonder vital to life. In fact, after an eruption, the lava and ash combine and result in the world’s most fertile soil, great for volcanic soil farming.
(more…)Pineapples and Charleston: A Love Affair with Hospitality
The Staple of Charleston: Pineapples
By now, we’ve all heard that pineapples are symbols of hospitality in the United States, but there is one place where this is especially prominent: Charleston, South Carolina. Known to be the most visited city in South Carolina, perhaps Charleston’s most famous pineapple piece, their pineapple fountain, draws hundreds of thousands of onlookers every year. Now, in a state that doesn’t even grow pineapples, how did they become such an iconic piece?
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Tagged Charleston, Charleston Pineapples, hospitality, pineapple, pineapples
The Sloths Living Among Perfect Pineapples
Fun Facts About the Majestic Costa Rican Sloths
When thinking of Costa Rica, what comes to mind? Perhaps the plentiful Perfect Pineapples growing in the sunshine, or maybe you think of the famous creatures known for their next-level laziness living among those pineapples. Costa Rica is famously known for their two types of sloths: Hoffman’s Two-Toed Sloth and the Brown-throated Three-Toed Sloth. These laid-back guys spend their days in the slow lane among the lush rainforests they call home while napping and snacking to their heart’s content. Sounds like the life, right?
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Tagged baby sloth, chestnut hill farms, costa rica, pineapple, rainforest, sloths
The Best Pineapple Tart Recipes of All Time
In Search of the Perfect Pineapple Tart from 1661 to 2022
Have you ever sat back and wondered when the first pineapple tart was made? The decadent dessert was first enjoyed by the fortunate taste testers in 1661. Pineapple was considered a luxury fruit back then and had a price that reflected its status. But, lucky for you, pineapples are much easier to come by nowadays and carry a price that is easier to swallow. No matter the century you make them in, these pineapple tart recipes are sure to please, so pick a perfect pineapple and get baking!
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Tagged chestnut hill farms, pineapple, pineapple recipes, Pineapple Tart, pineapple tarts, pineapples, recipe, recipes
Are Pink Pineapples Natural and Safe?
What is a Pink Pineapple?
Even citrus fruits are getting in on the millennial pink trend. Also known as the Pinkglow or Rosé pineapples, pink pineapple is precisely just that: a pineapple with pale pink flesh. It has a sweeter and less acidic taste than traditional yellow pineapples. They do not have a crown of leaves at the top because they’re harvested by hand.
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Tagged chestnut hill farms, del monte, pineapple, pineapples, pink, Pink Pineapples, PinkGlow