Arbuckle Creek

Author: Arbuckle Creek

  • Sugar Apple Cream Cheese Spread (Perfect for toast or bagels)

    Ingredients 1 sugar apple (pulp only) 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 tbsp powdered sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract Pinch of cinnamon Steps 1. Mash sugar apple pulp until smooth. 2. In a bowl, whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla. 3. Fold in the mashed sugar apple and cinnamon. 4. Chill for 30…

  • Jackfruit “Pulled Pork” BBQ Sandwich

    Jackfruit “Pulled Pork” BBQ Sandwich Uses unripe green jackfruit Ingredients 2 cans young green jackfruit (in water or brine) 1 tbsp oil 1 small onion, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin 1 cup BBQ sauce Salt & pepper Buns + coleslaw (optional) Steps 1. Drain…

  • How to Grow Longan Trees From Seed to Fruit

    Longan (Dimocarpus longan), also called “dragon’s eye,” is a tropical/subtropical fruit closely related to lychee and rambutan. Growing longan from a seed is absolutely possible—but patience is key. Seed-grown trees typically take 4–7 years to fruit. This guide takes you through every stage clearly. — 🥭 1. Choosing & Preparing the Seed ✔ Pick the…

  • 🌱 Growing Guava From Seed to Fruit: A Complete Guide

    Guava (Psidium guajava) is one of the easiest tropical fruit trees to grow at home. From seed, trees can take 2–4 years to fruit with the right care. Here’s everything you need to know. — 🍈 1. Choosing & Preparing Seeds Select ripe guavas Pick fully ripe, fragrant fruits—the softer and more aromatic, the better.…

  • Grilled Sugar Apple & Honey Glazed Chicken

    Grilled Sugar Apple & Honey Glazed Chicken Ingredients 2 sugar apples (pulp only) 4 chicken thighs 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp lime juice 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt & pepper Optional: chili flakes for heat Steps 1. Blend sugar apple pulp with soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper…

  • Grilled Steak with Fresh Dragonfruit Salsa

    Ingredients For the steak 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp olive oil For the salsa 1 red dragonfruit, diced ½ cup diced pineapple ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 1 jalapeño, minced (optional) 2 tbsp chopped cilantro Juice of 1 lime Pinch of…

  • Complete Guide: Growing Sugar Apple (Sweetsop) Trees From Seed to Fruit

    Sugar apple, also called sweetsop or custard apple, is a tropical fruit tree prized for its creamy, sweet, aromatic pulp. It’s relatively easy to grow in warm climates and can bear fruit in as little as 2–4 years from seed under good conditions. — 1. Understanding Sugar Apples Botanical name: Annona squamosa Climate: Tropical to…

  • A simple guide to growing dragonfruit from cuttings to fruit

    Growing Dragonfruit from Cuttings to Fruit Dragonfruit, also known as pitaya, is a unique and exotic fruit that is not only delicious but also visually stunning. With its vibrant pink or yellow skin and speckled white flesh dotted with tiny black seeds, dragonfruit is a favorite among fruit enthusiasts. While dragonfruit can be grown from…

  • 5 Tips for getting bees to pollinate your Dragonfruit plants

    🌸🐝 Want to make sure your dragonfruit plants are getting the pollination they need to thrive? Here are some tips to attract those busy bees to your garden: 1. Plant bee-friendly flowers nearby to attract pollinators to your garden.2. Avoid using pesticides that can harm bees and other beneficial insects.3. Provide a water source for…

  • How to make Dragonfruit ice cream

    🐉🍦 Who’s ready to make some delicious dragonfruit ice cream?! 🍦🐉 Here’s a simple and refreshing recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth: Ingredients:– 2 dragonfruits, peeled and diced– 1 cup of heavy cream– 1/2 cup of condensed milk– 1 tsp of vanilla extract Instructions:1. In a blender, puree the dragonfruit until smooth.2. In a separate…