There are claims that storing it upside down, putting it in a plastic bag, or even just leaving it out on the counter will all lead to ripe, read-to-eat pineapple. Sorry folks, I have some bad news.

Don't just grab any pineapple in the pile at the store. These spiky tropical fruits got their name from the English due to ...

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 ...