Well, I'm feeling much better, and should resume regular posting tomorrow. In the interim check out this scary dude:
Almost seems like if you tried to bite it, it would bite you back, doesn't it? It was given to me by friends from their Mom's back yard. It's called Dragonfruit, and I'd never tried this before. Here's a look at the interior of the fruit.
Funny thing, after reading about it, I realized we had this type of "creeping cactus" in our yard when I was growing up, but for some reason I don't remember any fruit.
According to the Missus, the flavor is similar to Kiwi fruit, the texture is somewhat grainy and gritty. And yes, you eat the seeds and all, just cut in half, and scoop out the flesh. You learn something new everyday!
Hi Kristy - Yes, indeed, strange fruit.
Hi Sarah - Unfortunately, your description is much more exciting than the flavor of the Dragonfruit. Still, it's worth trying.
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 31 August 2006 at 08:24 PM
Oh, I love reading about new fruits! Thanks for the tip.
Posted by: Kady | Friday, 08 September 2006 at 04:15 AM
Hi Kady - Pretty cool looking fruit, huh? Too bad it doesn't taste quite as good as it looks, but it's great to try at least once.....
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 08 September 2006 at 03:37 PM
Hello. My name is aimee, and i go to cottenham village college. Im doing an ict thing for ict, its about five a day and i would like to use an image of the dragon fruit sliced in half, would this be okay? please can you email me thankyou!!!
yours scincerley
aimee
Posted by: aimee | Wednesday, 18 April 2007 at 01:32 AM
Hi Aimee - I emailed you the photos. Let me know if you don't recieve them. Good Luck!
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 18 April 2007 at 08:37 AM