Carambola - Articles & Information

Carambola Bread (recipe) by Sarina Nicole Patient Expert

Posted Tue 09 Aug 2011 10:30am This recipe’s origins lie in an impulsive purchase of starfruit (carambola) in 2007. Somehow I had an idea of using it to make a cheesecake topping.... After seeing recipes for zucchini bread and then a vegan recipe for Sunshine Citrus Bread it occurred to me… why not make Carambola Bread! D’OH! I mentioned my plan to a few Read on »

Return of the Produce Picks: Star Fruit (Carambola) by Roni N. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 24 Mar 2009 3:17pm Since launching GreenLiteBites over a year ago (YIKES!) I moved my produce picks over there as it IS my food blog. But I can’t help to think they still belong over here. A huge part of my weight loss was and is trying new things and I really want to inspire you to do the same. So I’ve decided to double list produce picks. Here’s a video the t ... Read on »

Recipe #30: Caipirnha with Carambola by Corey I. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 07 Mar 2008 12:00am to each glass. Pour 2 ounces of cachaça into each glass, stir vigorously, & serve. For A Drink Garnish, Try This Very Cool Idea: Even though the carambola (or star fruit... with this particular cocktail. So, just slice up a carambola (i.e., star fruit). For each slice, make a small slit on one side & place on your glass. Et le voilà. An instant garnish for your Read on »

Driscoll’s Fresh Strawberry Christmas Tree Centerpiece for your Holiday Table by Amanda Patient Expert

Posted Wed 16 Dec 2009 3:00am fresh mint 1 slice from a carambola fruit (also known as star fruit)* *Note: If you can’t find a carambola, you can use a 1-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out a star.... 4. Secure the star-shaped carambola or mango slice to the top of the cone using a toothpick. Read on »

SEASONAL VEGETABLES - OCTOBER by PrettySmartOne .. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 07 Oct 2008 7:06pm This list comes from TheDailyRawCafe.com OCTOBER Apples Asparagus Avocados Basil Beans, Green Beets Broccoli Brussels Sprout Cabbage Carambola Carrots Cauliflower Celery Chard Cherimoyas Chili Pepper Grapefruits, Lemons, Tangelos/Tangerines, Valencia Oranges Collards Corn Cucumber Eggplant Read on »

Bananas Ripening by Sarina Nicole Patient Expert

Posted Thu 15 Jan 2009 5:03pm RSS Digital Fingerprint: sweethanfuhso Related posts: The Gift of Harvest Five Fingers a.k.a Carambola a.k.a Star Fruit Read on »

Starfruit Toxicity by Matt S. Posted Thu 31 Jul 2008 12:00am Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) is a popular tropical fruit in numerous countries of Asia and South America, and is increasing found in Western countries as well. Why am I writing about this on the Renal Fellow Network? It turns out that the starfruit contains an as-yet unidentified substance which is renally cleared which may act Read on »

Star Fruit: Tropical Yum by Elena R. Posted Wed 13 Jul 2011 5:27pm to create a joyful feeling all around. Star Fruit or Carambola originates from the Philippines and the South Pacific but has been cultivated throughout the tropics. Seeing Read on »

Lunchbox Treat: Hearts & Stars by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted Mon 25 Apr 2011 12:00am salad fresh until it’s ready to eat. Choosing Starfruit and Strawberries at the market: Also called Carambola, choose starfruit with glossy yellow skin with brown spots Read on »

Spiritual/Shouter Baptist Day Menu 2010 by Sarina Nicole Patient Expert

Posted Wed 24 Mar 2010 9:06pm (for those not observing Passover, Matzah for those who are!) Trinidad Buljol Baked Green Fig Broiled Carambola (Five Fingers) Over Vanilla Frozen Yogurt Trinidad Mauby Read on »