Jiggle & Wiggle

Pineapple is in season!  Yes, it is available year round, but to get the fruit at its best, opt for it from March to June.

Speaking of pineapple, have you ever noticed that gelatin often has a warning about mixing in raw pineapple and wondered why?  It's because raw pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that prevents proteins like gelatin from setting up.

The fix if you want to use pineapple in your gelatin mold?  Use canned pineapple; it has been heated during processing, which deactivates the bromelain.

Mmm..tasty!