This kind of taste doesn’t just grow on trees. Actually, it grows in the ground. And it takes years.

 Originally from South America, pineapples are so called because they look a lot like pine cones as they grow, with hundreds of tiny fruitlets fusing together to make the strange-looking fruit. They are harvested ripe, so look for pineapples that haven't travelled too far. (We get ours from Costa Rica). Generally pineapple plants grow for two to three years before producing a single pineapple. Once mature, the plants produce one pineapple at a time. Quite a long process, but so worth it for a taste of that sweet, tropical fruit. 

Read how to pick the perfect pineapple here.

If you fancy yourself a gardener, you can even plant the crown (in a pot because our climate is just too darn cold for pineapples) and grow your own pineapple. If you can wait a few years, that is. Be aware that the mature plant can grow to around five feet in height with a three to four foot spread, so maybe it's not the best houseplant. 

For an easier way to enjoy pineapple, order online here.