Fruits
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
The origins of the Pineapple Upside Down Cake cannot be definitively traced. But a myth surrounds the cake that states that James Dole (of Dole Pineapple) opened up a contest in 1925 for the best use of his canned pineapples. The top 100 recipes would be published in a cookbook. According to the tale, 60,000... »
Pineapple Symbolism
Pineapple – With its associations as a life-giving fruit, the pineapple is seen as a sign of hospitality in America. Sailors used to place a pineapple of their gateposts to announce that they were home from sea. In Scotland, Lord Dunmore even made use of this tradition in the late 1800s by erecting a... »
Peach Symbolism
Peach – A symbol of immortality, the peach has been said to bring joy and be protection against evil in China. When the infant Christ is shown holding the fruit, the peach can be seen as a symbol of salvation. Source: Bruce-Mitford, Miranda. “The Ilustrated Book of Signs and Symbols,” Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, 2004. »
Grape Symbolism
Grapes – Grapes can be said to have multiple symbolisms. For example, they are considered symbols of festivities and immortality, probably because they are used in the production of wine. However, grapes also stand for blood and sacrifice. Religiously, grapes brought out of the Promised Land represented the promise of a new life God... »
Date Symbolism
Date – Two noticeable characteristics of dates include their oblong shape and their abundance. For these reasons, the fruit has come to be a representation of male fertility. In the North African desert regions, bunches of dates have been said to symbolize life and fruitfulness. Source: Bruce-Mitford, Miranda. “The Ilustrated Book of Signs and... »