Fruit that you desire
Jan 21, 2003 | 10:49 pm
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I have to agree with missydarlin on the rainer cherries. Unfortunately, they are hard to come by down here in Los Angeles, and probably impossible the rest of the nation. They are the sweetest cherries in existance. Some people may know them as Qween Anne Cherries. missydarlin, when the season comes, can you mail down a bunch to us? 
The local markets charge anywhere from $5.00 - $8.00 a pound for them. I would go to Pike's mkt in summer just to get these when I was visiting in seattle. I once brought 10 lbs back to LA.
The local markets charge anywhere from $5.00 - $8.00 a pound for them. I would go to Pike's mkt in summer just to get these when I was visiting in seattle. I once brought 10 lbs back to LA.
Jan 22, 2003 | 9:42 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by willie--wonka:
Royal blenheim apricots, the little ugly ones that taste so good and look so awful..</font>
Royal blenheim apricots, the little ugly ones that taste so good and look so awful..</font>
Jan 22, 2003 | 8:32 pm
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Royal Blenheims are an older variety. On the west coast, I think, most come from the Sacramento Valley. They ripen later than most of the larger varieties. You don't often see them in groceries, as they bruise easily and don't travel well. I usually get mine from the Embarcadero Farmers' Market in season, but I know that Monterey Market in Berkeley often has them, as well.
Jan 22, 2003 | 11:01 pm
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Jan 23, 2003 | 5:47 am
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What's "dragon fruit"? Where does it grow, what does it look like, whatg do you do with it, and when is it in season???
I've tried durian and not been particularly impressed, but this sounds interesting.
I've tried durian and not been particularly impressed, but this sounds interesting.
Jan 23, 2003 | 6:59 am
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The Dragon Fruit comes from Vietnam, China, Nicaragua and Israel. I ate it the first time in Vietnam and liked it very much. Almost every breakfast in Vietnam contained this fruit. Since that time, I saw it sometimes on buffets in Germany - mainly for decoration (I have to confess that I take always the decoration from a buffet - especially fruits). The "inside of the fruit" is grey-white and has a lot of black mini-cores. The pulp actually looks like the ice cream "Stracciatella" and is quite soft.
The fruit is quite rare in Germany because it is very sensitive. Therefore transport is not easy. The fruit is imported from Israel (July-December) and from Vietnam (June-September).
[This message has been edited by LH738 (edited 01-23-2003).]
The fruit is quite rare in Germany because it is very sensitive. Therefore transport is not easy. The fruit is imported from Israel (July-December) and from Vietnam (June-September).
[This message has been edited by LH738 (edited 01-23-2003).]
Jan 23, 2003 | 8:56 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by arosen:
missydarlin, when the season comes, can you mail down a bunch to us? </font>
missydarlin, when the season comes, can you mail down a bunch to us?
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Jan 23, 2003 | 10:18 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by willie--wonka:
What's "dragon fruit"? Where does it grow, what does it look like</font>
What's "dragon fruit"? Where does it grow, what does it look like</font>
Jan 23, 2003 | 4:17 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by missydarlin:
Sure! Or I'm sure I can find a reason to fly down to So Cal and cart them down with me.</font>
Sure! Or I'm sure I can find a reason to fly down to So Cal and cart them down with me.</font>
Our fellow Flyertalker "Guava" is a fruit!?