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‘Tis the Season Holiday Gift Guide

Pineapple Gift

A Gift Guide for Every Pineapple Lover on Your List.

Whether you can’t get enough of Central America’s favorite fruit or you’re in need of a creative, fun gift idea, CHF has got you covered. Our gift to you this year is a one-stop-shop holiday guide for that perfect pineapple present. From shining jewelry to custom cheese boards, you won’t need to check your list twice. Get ready to sprinkle some holiday cheer around to your fellow pineapple lovers with the CHF Pineapple holiday gift guide – the ultimate holiday handbook for all things pineapple.

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Make Your Holiday Season Sweeter with Pineapple

Holiday Pineapple

How to Incorporate Pineapple in to Your Holiday Celebrations this Season

It feels like we’ve blinked and the holiday season is just around the corner! Last year was not, shall we say, the most conventional, so why not lean into the craziness and try something new again?

With plenty of traditions already established, it can be a challenge to find new ways to celebrate, but every family is always looking to include something sweet and healthy in the holiday mix. You are probably thinking Christmas goes more with presents and pies than pineapples, but read on for healthy and cost-effective new traditions to incorporate pineapple into your holiday season!

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Add Pineapple to your Thanksgiving Cornucopia

Thanksgiving

 Move Aside the Candied Yams and Make Room for Sweet Pineapple

We can practically smell the bird roasting in the oven, which means Thanksgiving is just around the corner! It is the perfect time to gather with loved ones in the spirit of giving thanks and to enjoy the beautiful harvest. As you dust off the family cookbook, check out three favorite Thanksgiving menu staples with a twist.

But before we get into the details, a little history lesson…

You may be asking, is pineapple considered a thanksgiving ingredient? Yes, it is!

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Pineapple Production in Costa Rica

Pineapple Season

Why Pineapple Production Increases in the Fall

While Costa Rica produces coffee, bananas, and other short-cycle crops, other than tourism, year-round pineapple production is the most vital piece of Costa Rica’s economy. In fact, Costa Rica is the largest producer and exporter of pineapples in the world. No less than 90% of the pineapples consumed in the United States come from this small country of just over 5 million people. But did you know that pineapple supply increases in the fall?

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A Holiday Shopping Season Unlike Any Other

It’s the Sweetest Time Of the Year!

Due to Covid-19, annual shopping patterns have been impacted by everything from shipping delays to enhanced safety measures.

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National Pineapple Month

How to Celebrate National Pineapple Month

Attention, attention! It’s our favorite time of the year here on the farm…National Pineapple Month! October marks the time of year to pick yourself up one of these delicious, healthy tropical treats to enjoy and share with family and friends. National Pineapple Month is dedicated to this tantalizing fruit, native to the Americas and first consumed by the Tupi people. So why is there an entire month dedicated to this tropical fruit? Well, because pineapples are amazing and delicious in so many different ways!

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The Importance Of Farming Sustainably

Sustainability

The Recipe to Being One with the World


The earth is a beautiful planet that cultivates the resources we, as a population, benefit from. While society keeps on peeling the layers off its wondrous resources, at  Chestnut Hill Farms, we strive to grow and practice sustainable farming.

You’ve certainly heard of ‘sustainable farming.’ It has become one of the most critical topics in today’s agricultural community, and rightly so. The world is changing and the protection of the environment is vital.

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How To Use A Pineapple Corer

Pineapple Corer

PINE∙AP∙PLE COR∙ER: A Magical Handy Tool!

We all have seen the beautifully sliced pineapple rings at the supermarket, nicely shaped into round rings ready for those delicious summer recipes or simply a sweet juicy snack. Well, what if you could achieve the same look at home? All you need is a Chestnut Hill Pineapple and your new favorite gadget, the pineapple corer!

Finally! A tool that will make pineapple cutting easier…but wait, how do we use it? 

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Dental Benefits of Pineapples

Pineapple Dental Benefits

Listen Up! You May Want to Add Pineapple to Your Dental Routine as There Are Many Benefits.

We all strive for that perfect white healthy smile by using whitening toothpaste or treatments to at-home remedies. But did you know that the secret for a radiant smile might just lay in eating pineapple?

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Why Pineapples Make Your Mouth Tingle

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If you’re like us and have enjoyed your fair share of pineapple you’re probably no stranger to the tingling effect it can have on your tongue and lips.

While it may be concerning to some, it doesn’t always indicate an allergy. There is actually a scientific explanation for what causes this sensation and a few ways to prevent it.

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