Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

   Summer is here, and for my fruit loving fans, this means peak season for pineapples! I'm a big fan of the fruit, but every time I walk in the produce isle at the grocery store, I pass it up. The thick skin and odd shape constantly have me questioning, "How in the world do you cut that bad boy?!" I may be the only person who feels this way, but if pineapple blues have got you down, don't fear, cutting instructions are here!

Much thanks to my best friend Alyssa for showing me the way.

Lets begin:

Choose a beauty of a pineapple and chop its head off!

 When cutting the top off, you will notice 4 brown small holes cornering your pineapple. To remove the skin, cut closest to the skin, near the holes, to remove the skin, saving as much of the good stuff as possible.

Don't forget the bottom!

Once you have removed the skin, you might want to touch up your cut to remove any skin stragglers. You will be left with a large rectangular piece, which is hard and white in color in the center, that's the core. Cut four slices around the core, getting as close as possible to the skin to avoid waste. The thick core is much too hard and yucky to eat.

With your clean cuts, cut desired slices. I like to slice the pieces down the middle, and then cut those pieces in half, until I have made bite sized bits. Easy access snackin! Congrats on your accomplishment!   

Five fun facts about pineapples!

1. Pineapples are a symbol for friendship and hospitality. (Hence the use for the pattern on door knockers, door mats, and mail boxes.)

2. Pineapples are known to be a type of anti-inflammatory, reducing swelling in instances such as sore throats. They are also known to help speed up recovery from surgeries or injuries. 

3. Forget the coffee, pineapples contain a trace mineral known as manganese, which has been known to assist in energy production.

4. Pineapples contain Vitamin C and B1, which help assist in the break down of carbohydrates, promoting good digestion. (Pineapple pizza anyone?)

5. The sweetness and mineral content in a pineapple makes seminal/vaginal fluid sweeter, less salty/fishy taste.