Just an hour south of Miami, Nora Walsh finds a candyland of tropical fruits ripe for picking. Veinte Cohol bananas are a small, fast-growing variety with a creamy texture and citrusy tang.

Divided into segments or juiced, this sweet-tart fruit adds a tropical kick to your favorite dishes and drinks.

An orange's juiciness has much to do with storage but also hinges on the condition it's in at the time of purchase—and what ...