Jackwood Art

To the makers of these items it’s probably just another source of livelihood but to me it’s an art form — wood carving with practical uses.  These items are on display at stalls… Continue reading →

Tropical Fruit Facts & Legends: Jackfruit – The World’s Largest Fruit

The Largest Tree-Borne Fruit The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is the largest of all tree-borne fruits (As distinguished from certain varieties of squash and pumpkin both of which do not grow from a tree… Continue reading →