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  • SweetGirl commented on the blog post Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit   1 year ago

    Bummer! I’ve been trying to do some research for you, but didn’t uncover anything new. You can never go wrong with a plant or if you’re determined to try to sow your own seed, I’d say wait until the spring and try again.

  • SweetGirl commented on the blog post Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit: Step 4 Miracle Transplant   1 year, 1 month ago

    That’s awesome, Andrew! Keep me posted on your plants.

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: Second Flavor Tripping Party Scheduled in Austin   1 year, 1 month ago

    Taste Tripping – Salt and Vinegar Chips, Strawberries, Green Apples

    If you missed last night’s event, don’t worry, The Berry Fairy is hosting another Flavor Tripping Party on Friday, July 31.  And, as a thank you to all you Austinites for such wonderful support, The Berry Fairy is offering a limited number of tickets at $10 off,

  • SweetGirl commented on the blog post Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit   1 year, 1 month ago

    Hi overlordq – It’s important to keep the plant moist, but be careful not to over water. Start by watering every other day and check the plant daily to see if the soil is still moist. If it’s too dry or too wet, then adjust your watering routine accordingly. Remember, miracle fruit

  • SweetGirl commented on the blog post Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit   1 year, 1 month ago

    It’s important to keep the plant moist, but be careful not to over water. Start by watering every other day and check the plant daily to see if the soil is still moist. If it’s too dry or too wet, then adjust your watering routine accordingly. Remember, miracle fruit like moist and

  • SweetGirl updated the ”Base” information on their profile   1 year, 1 month ago

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: Best Foods to Serve at a Flavor Tripping Party   1 year, 1 month ago

    What is a Flavor Tripping Party?

    It’s a gathering where you consume a berry known as miracle fruit. The berry coats your tongue in such a way that foods taste differently. The miracle fruit has rewired your taste buds so that sour foods taste sweet. A lemon suddenly tastes like a lemon drop, goat cheese tastes

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: The Right Way to Eat Miracle Fruit   1 year, 1 month ago

    Cleanse your palate with a tall glass of before putting the miracle fruit in your mouth.

    Pop the berry in your mouth, scrape the pulp off the seed, and chew. The miracle fruit needs to coat your mouth and tongue in order to have an effect, so swirl it around, and hold it in your mouth

  • SweetGirl commented on the blog post The Berry Fairy is Bringing Miracle Berry Flavor Tripping to Austin   1 year, 1 month ago

    I’m trying to update the blog several times a day. If you think of something that should be included, just let me know!

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit   1 year, 1 month ago

    Goal Grow Your Very Own Miracle Fruit

    The miracle fruit, or miracle berry, is a berry plant native to Ghana in west Africa. Once eaten, this small red berry makes sour foods like lemons, grapefruits, and limes taste sweet. Many who have tried the miracle fruit say a lemon tastes like a piece of lemon drop candy. 

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit: Step 1 List of Things You Need   1 year, 1 month ago

    Step 1 List of Things You Need
    Miracle fruit thrive in acidic soil with a pH balance of 4.5 or more, warm weather, and humid conditions.  If you have access to the last two items, then you are off to a great start.  We’ll help you get the first.
    Here’s a list of things you need to

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit: Step 2 Get Dirty   1 year, 1 month ago

     Step 2 Get Dirty

    These seeds love acid and require rich, well-drained soil. We will use a mix of horticultural Perlite and peat moss as a bed for our miracle fruit seeds. The easiest way to make this mixture is to use a large container. Pour an equal amount of Perlite and peat moss into the

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit: Step 3 Starting the Seed   1 year, 1 month ago

    Step 3 Starting the Seed

    Scoop your Perlite/peat moss mixture into the small containers you are going to use for germination.  Moisten the soil with a little water, then GENTLY push the seeds into the dirt until it is barely visible.  If you choose to use the gibberellic acid, now is when you will need it. 

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit: Step 4 Miracle Transplant   1 year, 1 month ago

    Step 4 Miracle Transplant
    It can take up to two weeks for the seeds to sprout, so do not be discouraged if you do not see anything yet. Once your seeds have germinated, it is time to transplant them into a larger container. You will need more of the 50/50 Perlite/peat moss mixture and about a

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit: Step 5 Patience … Om … and Tips for the Not-So Patient   1 year, 1 month ago

    Step 5 Patience … Om … and Tips for the Not-So Patient
    You have watered, maintained humid conditions, kept it out of harsh sunlight, and even played it classical music, and still no fruit. Having patience in the care of your plant is the toughest part, but gardening takes time. One encouraging note is miracle fruit

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit: Step 6 Fruits of Your Labor   1 year, 1 month ago

    Step 6 Fruits of Your Labor

    What can you expect once your little sprouts mature and fruit? The answer is, little red berries, the size of fresh coffee beans hidden amongst the evergreen leaves. It really is not a miracle or even magic that makes this curious little berry work. Miracle fruit contains an active glycoprotein

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: The Berry Fairy is Bringing Miracle Berry Flavor Tripping to Austin   1 year, 1 month ago

    The Berry Fairy is a small Houston based company led by Jenny Wang, food writer and head-hound and founder of the Houston Chowhounds, an extremely active foodie group that is the force behind many exciting food-related events in Houston.  Jenny, also known by her blog I’m Never Full, has held three Miracle Berry Parties in

  • SweetGirl wrote on the wire of the group New Users   1 year, 1 month ago

    It’s actuallly not too hard as long as you’re in the right climate. Miracle fruit are native to West Africa, so if you’re in hot and humid weather, you might be in luck. The bush does not tolerate cold well (65 F and below), so I wouldn’t even think of it if that’s

  • SweetGirl created the forum topic We can help in the group New Users:   1 year, 1 month ago

    If you’re new to miracle fruit and have questions, this is the place to ask. We’re here to help.

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: What is Miracle Fruit?   1 year, 1 month ago

    The miracle fruit, or miracle berry, is a berry plant native to Ghana in west Africa. Once eaten, this small red berry makes sour foods like lemons, grapefruits, and limes taste sweet. Many who have tried the miracle fruit say a lemon tastes like a piece of lemon drop candy.

    The Latin name for miracle fruit

  • SweetGirl created the group New Users   1 year, 1 month ago

  • SweetGirl wrote a new blog post: Cupcakes With No Sugar, Actually Taste Great   1 year, 2 months ago

    The Cupcake Project’s chef Stef created grapefruit lime cupcakes with goat cheese icing made with no sugar or sugar substitutes at all – sounds disgusting, right? Eaten on its own, perhaps. Eaten after you’ve swirled around the miracle fruit … well, it’s surprisingly delicious. Try Stef’s recipe and let us know what you think.
    Get the