Cutting a pineapple can be intimidating, but if you take inspiration from the traditions of Laos and Thailand, you can easily ...

Pineapples cannot ripen further once picked. To test for ripeness, pull out a leaf and sniff. If it comes away from the fruit easily, the pineapple is ripe: if the leaf smells of fermentation ...

Put the pineapple in a medium non-stick pan with the caster sugar, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon and fennel seeds. Put over a high heat. Let the pineapple boil in its juices for 20 minutes (lots ...