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Grapples & plumbquats
I bought some grapples the other day, they were pretty good! Apparently
they're regular apples that have been injected with grape juice. Got some plumbquats too -- didn't like 'em. (Probably because I don't care much for plumbs or apricots, but thought I'd give 'em a go anyway.) I'm just wondering what else is out there in terms of weird "fruits" to keep an eye out for. Also, are there any good sources in Southern California for imported fruits like Star Fruits, Rambutans, etc? I've seen the star fruits, but the quality is really poor as opposed to what you'd find in the Far East. |
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"em" wrote in message ... I bought some grapples the other day, they were pretty good! Apparently they're regular apples that have been injected with grape juice. Got some plumbquats too -- didn't like 'em. (Probably because I don't care much for plumbs or apricots, but thought I'd give 'em a go anyway.) Gosh, I'm sorry to hear you don't like plumcots. I have a tree in the back yard that is just loaded this year, and am in hog heaven!! California is such a wonderful state for buying (and growing!) fruit. I think it's great that you are open to trying new fruits. Have you tried any unusual vegetables yet? I'm just wondering what else is out there in terms of weird "fruits" to keep an eye out for. Also, are there any good sources in Southern California for imported fruits like Star Fruits, Rambutans, etc? I've seen the star fruits, but the quality is really poor as opposed to what you'd find in the Far East. |
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Grapples & plumbquats
"teachrmama" wrote in message ... "em" wrote in message ... I bought some grapples the other day, they were pretty good! Apparently they're regular apples that have been injected with grape juice. Got some plumbquats too -- didn't like 'em. (Probably because I don't care much for plumbs or apricots, but thought I'd give 'em a go anyway.) Gosh, I'm sorry to hear you don't like plumcots. I have a tree in the back yard that is just loaded this year, and am in hog heaven!! California is such a wonderful state for buying (and growing!) fruit. I think it's great that you are open to trying new fruits. Have you tried any unusual vegetables yet? Yah, California is really nice in a lot of ways. What unusual vegetables? I haven't heard of any! |
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Grapples & plumbquats
"em" wrote:
"teachrmama" wrote: California is such a wonderful state for buying (and growing!) fruit. Many groceries have many types of imported fruits. I think it's great that you are open to trying new fruits. Have you tried any unusual vegetables yet? Yah, California is really nice in a lot of ways. What unusual vegetables? I haven't heard of any! Do you live anywhere near Chinatown or a big ethnic grocery store? Go to said store. Look at edible plants. Find one whose name you don't know how to pronounce. Buy it. Eat it. |
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Grapples & plumbquats
On Jul 13, 2:39 am, "em" wrote:
I bought some grapples the other day, they were pretty good! Apparently they're regular apples that have been injected with grape juice. Got some plumbquats too -- didn't like 'em. (Probably because I don't care much for plumbs or apricots, but thought I'd give 'em a go anyway.) I'm just wondering what else is out there in terms of weird "fruits" to keep an eye out for. Also, are there any good sources in Southern California for imported fruits like Star Fruits, Rambutans, etc? I've seen the star fruits, but the quality is really poor as opposed to what you'd find in the Far East. We have loquats in Texas, and there were persimmons in Southern Indiana, smallish things that were inedible before the first frost, then they would taste like an apricot. People made persimmon pudding from them, which wasn't a pudding at all, but more the texture of a brownie.... sweet and unusual. In Montana they had bullberries, choke cherries and wild turnips. There's mulberries, leaks, mushrooms (at least in Indiana, Michigan, etc) and elderberries which are so sour you need to make jam or wine from them, and of course wild strawberries, crab apples, red and black raspberries and blackberries (which come complete with a guaranteed chigger exposure). I'm afraid many of these are getting harder to find with so much development....the food, not the chiggers. dkw |
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