Let them eat Fruit!

My fruit dilemma

With summer quickly approaching, I look forward to the quality and variety of fruit that can be found in the local New England grocery stores and farmers markets. I absolutely love fruit, but have always wondered why, when it is cut and put on a plate in a café or restaurant, I go after it like a bear out of hibernation, but when I buy and bring home, it can often sit and bruise or brown before it is eaten.

Getting to the root of the fruit

I decided some years ago, while Nooming (one of the best programs out there for understanding the psychology of why and what you eat, (http://www.noom.com), that the main difference is that fruit presented in a colorful and creative way gets eaten. Fruit in a plastic tub in the refrigerator drawer may not.

Simple, but effective hack coming at you! Treat your fruit like the fancy beachside resort would! Plate it, arrange it, try a variety, and make it an exciting event to enjoy!

I will warn that fruit is expensive, so buy with caution to avoid waste. If you have a household of 4 eaters, 4-8 different fruits in small amounts may be just perfect. For 2, be sure to select only 2-3 varied color fruits that are liked by both and arrange for the best punch of color, nutrition and vitamins! If possible, go for at least one fruit that is new for the family, or is particularly in season or rare!

Pictured is a tray perfect for a Sunday brunch for 4-6 friends. Serve with fresh croissants, scones or muffins for an amazing meal.