❁ Slice the kiwi in half and eat the flesh with a spoon.
❁ Include in a sack lunch.
❁ Make a smoothie or frozen pops.
❁ Add to any fruit salad or make fruit kabobs.
❁ Make a yogurt and kiwi parfait.
Kids Can!
■ Unripe kiwi can be held in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.
■ To ripen, put firm kiwifruit in a paper bag on the counter away from heat and light. To speed ripening, place an apple or banana in the bag with the kiwi.
Fuzzy kiwi - the most common type. They are about the size and shape of a large egg. The brown fuzzy skin is edible but most often removed. The flesh is usually bright green with tiny black seeds. Some varieties have golden flesh.
❁ Choose slightly firm, unblemished fuzzy kiwifruit. Size of the fruit does not affect the taste.
❁ Press the outside of the fruit with your thumb. If it gives to a little pressure, it’s ripe. If the kiwi feels hard, it’s not ready to eat but could be ripened at home.
