July 2nd The Humble Pineapple

Did you know the name Pineapple was first recorded in 1398 - however this was first used as the name for the reproductive organs of the Conifer trees - which are now known as Pine Cones. European explorers, when they first spied the fruit in the America's in the late 1600s, called the fruit a Pineapple, because to them it resembled Pine Cones.

What does this have to do with my Photo of the Day you may well ask? Absolutely nothing, but I thought I would impart some historical information whilst I was in an imparting mode.

Also, this Pineapple was purchased as it was destined to be a smoothie ingredient. However it was so yummy and sweet, it didn't make it to the smoothie stage and was classed as a fresh and lovely sweet dessert instead.

Drum roll please for the humble pineapple.....