Fruit Maven https://fruitmaven.com Your guide through the wild world of fruit. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:14:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fruitmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Fruit Maven https://fruitmaven.com 32 32 Welcome to It's Bananas, the podcast where we build an appetite for juicy living with your host, Becky Onnesta. She explores how tasting new and diverse fruits can lead to self discovery, joy and connection. But the thing is...you don't have to love fruit in order to enjoy all the juicy details. The whole idea is to figure out what you love for yourself. <br /> <br /> Every episode, she spills all the details of what's on her mind and what's on her table connecting the dots between fruit and the human experience. She'll peel back the layers around how tasting fruit unexpectedly led her to herself, to finding joy and to the biggest holy grail of them all -- connection. It's deep, it's delicious, and It's Bananas! Becky Onnesta false Becky Onnesta © 2023 Becky Onnesta © 2023 Becky Onnesta podcast Welcome to It's Bananas, the podcast where we build an appetite for juicy living with your host, Becky Onnesta. Fruit Maven https://fruitmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/full_1689120214-artwork-006.jpg https://fruitmaven.com Season Finale: 23 Things I Learned from Fruit https://fruitmaven.com/2023/12/season-finale-23-things-i-learned-from-fruit-in-2023/ https://fruitmaven.com/2023/12/season-finale-23-things-i-learned-from-fruit-in-2023/#respond Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 http://bb9f47db-b151-4eb7-9e58-8fbe3fe3491a In this season finale, I wrap up the season with 23 of my favorite things I learned from fruit this season including the unexpected value of licking things, why I don’t want to live without my planner, and how fruit is our forever ally. Plus one of my favorite discoveries is how much I like […]

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]]> In this season finale, I wrap up the season with 23 of my favorite things I learned from fruit this season including the unexpected value of licking things, why I don’t want to live without my planner, and how fruit is our forever ally.

Plus one of my favorite discoveries is how much I like sharing fruit with others so I’m giving away a box of fruit. Just head to the episode post on instagram.com/fruitmaven and leave a comment before midnight pacific time December 31, 2023 to win a box of fruit shipped anywhere in the United States.

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]]> https://fruitmaven.com/2023/12/season-finale-23-things-i-learned-from-fruit-in-2023/feed/ 0 In this season finale, I wrap up the season with 23 of my favorite things I learned from fruit this season including the unexpected value of licking things, why I don’t want to live without my planner, and how fruit is our forever ally. <p>In this season finale, I wrap up the season with 23 of my favorite things I learned from fruit this season including the unexpected value of licking things, why I don't want to live without my planner, and how fruit is our forever ally.</p><p>Plus one of my favorite discoveries is how much I like sharing fruit with others so I'm giving away a box of fruit from Frog Hollow Farms. Just head to the episode post on <a href="http://instagram.com/fruitmaven">instagram.com/fruitmaven</a> and leave a comment before midnight pacific time December 31, 2023 to win a box of fruit shipped anywhere in the United States.</p><p>+++++++<br><a href="http://instagram.com/fruitmaven"><strong><br>Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram</strong></a></p><p><br>It's Bananas is a part of the <a href="https://www.studioafterglo.com/"><strong>Studio AfterGlo</strong></a> network. There should be no guilt or embarrassment in embracing the things that bring you joy, which is why the podcasts in the Studio AfterGlo network are tailor-made for you.</p><p><br><a href="https://www.studioafterglo.com/"><strong>Sign Up for Our Newsletter!</strong></a></p> Becky Onnesta full false 17:43 From Chaos to Control: Persimmons and the Power of Meals https://fruitmaven.com/2023/12/from-chaos-to-control-persimmons-and-the-power-of-meals/ https://fruitmaven.com/2023/12/from-chaos-to-control-persimmons-and-the-power-of-meals/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 http://96380b50-f65d-485f-8d84-6a415632809d This week is one of my favorite episodes so far and I’m joined by one of my favorite humans, Max Daniels to talk about: The sexiness that is the hachiya persimmon. How long would it take if you ate one solely by licking it? If tasting fruit can bring us closer to ourselves, can eating […]

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]]> This week is one of my favorite episodes so far and I’m joined by one of my favorite humans, Max Daniels to talk about:

The sexiness that is the hachiya persimmon.

How long would it take if you ate one solely by licking it?

If tasting fruit can bring us closer to ourselves, can eating too much of it disconnect us from ourselves?

What exactly is chaotic eating or binge eating?

Can we gain control and also not go on a diet?

How can meals help us?

How important is hunger?

You can find Max Daniel’s book on Amazon:

Meals at Mealtimes: Rapid Recovery from Binge Eating 

maxdaniels.com

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]]> https://fruitmaven.com/2023/12/from-chaos-to-control-persimmons-and-the-power-of-meals/feed/ 0 This week is one of my favorite episodes so far and I’m joined by one of my favorite humans, Max Daniels to talk about: The sexiness that is the hachiya persimmon. How long would it take if you ate one solely by licking it? <p>This week is one of my favorite episodes so far and I’m joined by one of my favorite humans, Max Daniels to talk about:</p><p>The sexiness that is the hachiya persimmon.</p><p>How long would it take if you ate one solely by licking it?</p><p>If tasting fruit can bring us closer to ourselves, can eating too much of it disconnect us from ourselves?</p><p>What exactly is chaotic eating or binge eating?</p><p>Can we gain control and also not go on a diet?</p><p>How can meals help us?</p><p>How important is hunger?</p><p>You can find Max Daniel's book on Amazon:</p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3RHC59R">Meals at Mealtimes: Rapid Recovery from Binge Eating </a></p><p><a href="http://maxdaniels.com">maxdaniels.com</a><br><a href="http://instagram.com/fruitmaven"><strong><br>Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram</strong></a></p><p><br>It's Bananas is a part of the <a href="https://www.studioafterglo.com/"><strong>Studio AfterGlo</strong></a> network. There should be no guilt or embarrassment in embracing the things that bring you joy, which is why the podcasts in the Studio AfterGlo network are tailor-made for you.</p><p><br><a href="https://www.studioafterglo.com/"><strong>Sign Up for Our Newsletter!</strong></a></p> Becky Onnesta full false 34:58 Rest vs. Joy: Pondering Priorities with Pomegranates https://fruitmaven.com/2023/11/rest-vs-joy-pondering-priorities-with-pomegranates/ https://fruitmaven.com/2023/11/rest-vs-joy-pondering-priorities-with-pomegranates/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 http://b71c6f48-3032-426d-b5ec-17b1e4cffa44 This week I explore the question: What do I prioritize over doing the things that make me happy? I discuss: How I use lists…or don’t Prioritizing ease and why I don’t buy pomegranates Whether or not you can drink straight from a pomegranate with a straw Three things I have historically prioritized above happiness or […]

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]]> This week I explore the question: What do I prioritize over doing the things that make me happy? I discuss:

  • How I use lists…or don’t
  • Prioritizing ease and why I don’t buy pomegranates
  • Whether or not you can drink straight from a pomegranate with a straw
  • Three things I have historically prioritized above happiness or joy
  • Whether rest feels good


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]]> https://fruitmaven.com/2023/11/rest-vs-joy-pondering-priorities-with-pomegranates/feed/ 0 This week I explore the question: What do I prioritize over doing the things that make me happy? I discuss: How I use lists…or don’t Prioritizing ease and why I don’t buy pomegranates Whether or not you can drink straight from a pomegranate with a stra... <p>This week I explore the question: What do I prioritize over doing the things that make me happy? I discuss:</p><ul><br /> <li>How I use lists…or don’t</li><br /> <li>Prioritizing ease and why I don’t buy pomegranates</li><br /> <li>Whether or not you can drink straight from a pomegranate with a straw</li><br /> <li>Three things I have historically prioritized above happiness or joy</li><br /> <li>Whether rest feels good</li><br /> </ul><p><a href="http://instagram.com/fruitmaven"><strong><br>Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram</strong></a></p><p><br>It's Bananas is a part of the <a href="https://www.studioafterglo.com/"><strong>Studio AfterGlo</strong></a> network. There should be no guilt or embarrassment in embracing the things that bring you joy, which is why the podcasts in the Studio AfterGlo network are tailor-made for you.</p><p><br><a href="https://www.studioafterglo.com/"><strong>Sign Up for Our Newsletter!</strong></a></p> Becky Onnesta full false 26:54 Pearfect Planning – Exploring Joy with Alison https://fruitmaven.com/2023/11/pearfect-planning-exploring-joy-with-alison/ https://fruitmaven.com/2023/11/pearfect-planning-exploring-joy-with-alison/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 http://f7311e3f-c598-4d08-8667-3844711ea8da This week Alison joins our table to gush about planners and how they pair pearfectly with joy. In this episode we find out: If pears and peanut butter pair up and whether Alison always has peanut butter within arms reach (here are 10 more ways to pair up pears) How many different ways can Becky […]

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]]> This week Alison joins our table to gush about planners and how they pair pearfectly with joy. In this episode we find out:

  • If pears and peanut butter pair up and whether Alison always has peanut butter within arms reach (here are 10 more ways to pair up pears)
  • How many different ways can Becky use the word pear to get her point across
  • How planners can help when life goes pear-shaped
  • Planners role in helping reveal patterns and opening up more joy
  • Finding a place to play that’s just for you
  • Being flexible when you want to shift

Planners, books and pens mentioned in the pod:
EVO Planners
L Series Simple Scrap Notebook
Mini Life and Pieces Daily Memo
Moleskin Planner
Kuretake Zig Polka Dot Markers


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]]> https://fruitmaven.com/2023/11/pearfect-planning-exploring-joy-with-alison/feed/ 0 This week Alison joins our table to gush about planners and how they pair pearfectly with joy. In this episode we find out: If pears and peanut butter pair up and whether Alison always has peanut butter within arms reach (here are 10 more ways to pair ... <p>This week Alison joins our table to gush about planners and how they pair pearfectly with joy. In this episode we find out:</p><ul><br /> <li>If pears and peanut butter pair up and whether Alison always has peanut butter within arms reach</li><br /> <li>How many different ways can Becky use the word pear to get her point across</li><br /> <li>How planners can help when life goes pear-shaped</li><br /> <li>Planners role in helping reveal patterns and opening up more joy</li><br /> <li>Finding a place to play that’s just for you</li><br /> <li>Being flexible when you want to shift</li><br /> </ul><p>Planners, books and pens mentioned in the pod:<br><a href="https://store.projectevo.org/">EVO Planners</a><br><a href="https://shop.mochithings.com/products/9777">L Series Simple Scrap Notebook</a><br><a href="https://shop.mochithings.com/products/148256">Mini Life and Pieces Daily Memo</a><br><a href="https://amzn.to/40Cyn45">Moleskin Planner</a><br><a href="https://amzn.to/47xoTJF">Kuretake Zig Polka Dot Markers</a></p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/fruitmaven"><strong><br>Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram</strong></a></p><p><br>It's Bananas is a part of the <a href="https://www.studioafterglo.com/"><strong>Studio AfterGlo</strong></a> network. There should be no guilt or embarrassment in embracing the things that bring you joy, which is why the podcasts in the Studio AfterGlo network are tailor-made for you.</p><p><br><a href="https://www.studioafterglo.com/"><strong>Sign Up for Our Newsletter!</strong></a></p> Becky Onnesta full false 37:44 Throw It Away? There Is No ‘Away’ https://fruitmaven.com/2023/11/throw-it-away-there-is-no-away/ https://fruitmaven.com/2023/11/throw-it-away-there-is-no-away/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://4d093876-4e75-4efe-9220-9b95cd7f5c82 Let’s talk literal and metaphorical composting with Megan Goehring! Becky finally learns how to compost and realizes she’s been out of compliance for seven embarrassing years. But first — we share a Hass avocado. Is it a fruit or vegetable? Savory or sweet? Do we even know how to pronounce it and why did the […]

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]]> Let’s talk literal and metaphorical composting with Megan Goehring! Becky finally learns how to compost and realizes she’s been out of compliance for seven embarrassing years. But first — we share a Hass avocado. Is it a fruit or vegetable? Savory or sweet? Do we even know how to pronounce it and why did the Aztecs name it this? Then we dive into how to compost: Greens+Browns+Water+Air+Time! Can we use this same formula to compost and resource our lives? Mayyyybeee.

 

Resources:

www.desertcompost.org

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]]> https://fruitmaven.com/2023/11/throw-it-away-there-is-no-away/feed/ 0 Let’s talk literal and metaphorical composting with Megan Goehring! Becky finally learns how to compost and realizes she’s been out of compliance for seven embarrassing years. But first — we share a Hass avocado. Is it a fruit or vegetable? <p>Let’s talk literal and metaphorical composting with Megan Goehring! Becky finally learns how to compost and realizes she’s been out of compliance for seven embarrassing years. But first — we share a Hass avocado. Is it a fruit or vegetable? Savory or sweet? Do we even know how to pronounce it and why did the Aztecs name it this? Then we dive into how to compost: Greens+Browns+Water+Air+Time! Can we use this same formula to compost and resource our lives? Mayyyybeee.</p><p><br>Resources:</p><p><a href="http://www.desertcompost.org">www.desertcompost.org</a></p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/fruitmaven"><strong>Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram</strong></a></p><p><br>It's Bananas is a part of the <a href="https://www.studioafterglo.com/"><strong>Studio AfterGlo</strong></a> network. There should be no guilt or embarrassment in embracing the things that bring you joy, which is why the podcasts in the Studio AfterGlo network are tailor-made for you.</p><p><br><a href="https://www.studioafterglo.com/"><strong>Sign Up for Our Newsletter!</strong></a></p><p><br>Discover <a href="http://www.afternoonadelight.com/"><strong><em>Afternoona Delight</em></strong></a>, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join <a href="https://www.afternoonaarmy.com/"><strong><em>Afternoona Army</em></strong></a>, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you <a href="https://www.afternoonaasks.com/"><strong><em>Afternoona Asks</em></strong></a>, where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.</p> Becky Onnesta full false 41:51