Emancipation Greetings

Emancipation Greetings to Trinbagonians

On August 1st, 1838, the enslaved Africans throughout the British Empire in the Caribbean, were finally freed from the bondage of chattel slavery.

Read more about what makes our culture so diverse.  Click on the link below.

http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Research/SubjectGuide/EmancipationDay/tabid/189/Default.aspx

To celebrate such historic event, Fruitables are offering bouquets just like the image below at discounted prices! {Patterned glass base with plaited handles-exquisite crystal look}

See in store for more details or call to place your order.  Remember, we deliver on holidays as well (no extra cost).

Thank you to P.C.O. Masjid

Fruitables wishes the Muslim community Eid Mubarak!

As we move on, we say thank you to P.C.O. Masjid for providing a second home to many, and we bid farewell to the mosque as we make way for the Point Fortin Highway.

Fruit Baskets on sale for Eid 2014

Fruitables are having in-store specials on Fruit Baskets this weekend for Eid-Ul-Fitr 1435 A.H.

Visit store for more details or call 761-0301 to speak to the Fruit Artist about your ideas for that perfect gift!

 

 

Pineapple Chow

Pineapple Chow by Fruitables

Feeling for chow? Mango chow, pineapple chow, cucumber chow - even apple chow - these taste absolutely delicious!!

Any of you guys ever had watermelon chow?  Tell us what you think of that one!

 Pineapple chow on sale on Monday 21st July, 2014 - ALL DAY LONG - $12.00

Call to pre order for delivery!

Taste our chows and tell us which pepper you think we use - OR you tell us which pepper you prefer and we'll fix it to suit you!

Don't forget to participate in our poll at the bottom of the page!

Fruit bowls at $12.00

On Friday 18th July, 2014

Fruit Bowls @ $12.00 - all day!

Call now to order or come into our shop, you'll be sweetly surprised!

Peeling Pineapples - with ease!

Peeling Pineapples

Do you love eating pineapples but really dislike peeling them? Especially when it comes to taking out the 'eyes?'

This is the way Fruitables does it for you guys to enjoy!

Just call us and tell us you're coming to pick up a peeled pineapple, and we'll have it ready for you within minutes (or - we deliver!)

Look at how easy peeling pineapples are on this video:

Corporate Events and gift ideas

Unique and fruity ideas for corporate events

 

Fruitables offers fresh fruit bouquets, baskets, center pieces and desserts that are always expertly arranged to make lasting impressions on your guests or employees.

Whether you are planning an important meeting, convention or business party, we have the ideas and gifts to suit your professional needs.

Our prices are affordable and delivery is available upon request, any day, any time.

To see images of our creations, visit our facebook page @ 

www.facebook.com/pages/Fruitables/338971499577716

The airplane below was requested by a customer

 

Fruits with more Vitamin C than oranges

Fruitables uses only the best of fruits in preparing your arrangements, fruit bowls, and chows.


These are just a few fruits that provides more Vitamin C than oranges.

The mango gives 122.3mg boost of vitamin C and plays a key role in immunity and keeping eyes healthy

 

Just about 2 kiwi fruits boasts of 137.2mg of vitamin C.  It is also rich in potassium and copper.

 

One cup of papaya delivers 88.3mg of vitamin C.  It also helps to clear sinuses, brighten skin and strengthen bones.

 

A cup of strawberries contains 84.7mg of vitamin C.  It also contains does of folate and other compounds that help to promote a healthy heart.  Best of all, strawberries help to whiten teeth, naturally!

Pineapples provides a 78.9mg boost of vitamin C.  Pineapple also contains bromelain that (a digestive enzyme), that helps break down food and reduce bloating.

Dangers of refrigerating certain fruit

Dangers of refrigerating certain fruit

BANANAS

Bananas should not be kept in the fridge because at a cold temperature, the enzymes that enable them to ripen, are inhibited. Some of the enzymes cause cell damage, while browning enzymes cause the skin to blacken.  We don't want bananas looking like these do we?

MELON

Whole melons like watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew should be kept on the kitchen counter rather than in the fridge (USDA research found that storage at room temperature helps to keep the antioxidants better intact). Yes - the watermelon is square.  They come in heart-shaped too!

BERRIES

These should only be kept in the fridge for long term storage or they become soggy.

STONE FRUIT

Peaches, apricots, nectarines and plums need to ripen at room temperature BEFORE it can be stored in the fridge for a short period of time.

  

*Bananas, avocados, citrus fruits, pineapples, tomatoes, and melons all do best if stored at around 10°C

  

 Visit this link to access your very own refrigerator storage chart that details the appropriate length of storage of fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry and other foods.

http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/5403.pdf

Diabetes and Fruits

In Trinidad and Tobago, teenagers between the ages of 13 and 15 are overweight and more than 40% have at least one risk factor of developing diabetes.

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Health-minister-tells-of-worrying-school-statistics-in-obesity-diabetes-253064971.html

The HCC (Healthy Caribbean Coalition) expressed desires of “the whole of society approach” to help alleviate NCD’s (non-communicable diseases).

Likewise, Fruitables aims to help promote healthy eating from an early age.

Reducing chances of diabetes through Grapes & Bananas:

A natural grape compound called pterostilbene can lower blood sugar, fight diabetes, and take on cancer (FC&A Medical Publishing, 2003).

The American Diabetes Association recommends figs as a high-fiber snack which slows down the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar.  Foods high in fiber causes your body to produce less insulin.

Congratulations to all SEA students

FRUITABLES congratulates all SEA students on outstanding academic performances this year.

Special wishes go out to Fruitables’ neighbor and top SEA performer Shivanna Chatoor.

Thank you to Avocat Vedic School and Siparia Union Presbyterian School for all their support since inception and wish only the best for all departing students as they embark upon a new chapter of their lives.

To our honourable Prime Minister, Mrs Kamla Persad Bissessar, we do hope you have enjoyed your fruit basket prepared by Fruitables and gifted to you by Avocat Vedic School!!!

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Avocat-Vedic-Primary-in-Fyzabad-produces-top-SEA-pupil-265517021.html