Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Before 40: January

Yes, I do realize that it is actually MARCH.  I might not blog about the Before 40 activities when I'm supposed to, but I am happy to report that so far, I have indeed done one new thing each month since my birthday in August.  January's Before 40 definitely isn't the most exciting.  January kind of got away from me.  I found myself driving to the grocery store on the last day to get supplies for the "Fruits We've Never Tried".

I love fruit, and I've tried most kinds, but I had never had...


                                                                            1.Papaya


My impressions on Papaya?  Yuck.

2. Mango


Better than papaya, but still yuck.

3. Avocado (It IS a fruit, right?)


Perhaps you are only supposed to eat avocados in recipes?  Because,  YUCK!

4. Starfruit


This is the only one I actually finished and somewhat enjoyed.  I wouldn't buy it again, because it is expensive, but it wasn't bad.

(I would like to apologize for the atrocious quality of these photos.  It was dark outside and the lighting was horrible).

As an extra... a few days ago, Dylan, Jim, and I were discussing fruits that start with the different letters of the alphabet.  We were stuck on "K", until we thought of "Kumquat".  "What do they even look like?", I asked Jim.  "I've never seen them in Giant Eagle".  Of course a couple days later, while doing my weekly shopping, there was a bag of Kumquats just staring at me saying "Hello?!  We've been here all the time!"  Today we tried some.  

Personally, I think they taste like a cross between an orange and a lemon.  (They look like an orange, but are much smaller).  Dylan made a face like he just sucked on a lemon, and said "Blech!"  That's okay.  Now I know why most people have never had one!

What about you?  Know of any unique fruits I should try?  Have you had any of these?  Are you completely disappointed by my efforts in January?  Don't worry.  February is better.


3 comments:

Brooke said...

Wow, I need to branch out a little. I haven't tried many of those either. Try juicing or blending them next time. But I have to tell you...avocado is yummy, just smash with a fork and sprinkle with salt. Can't wait to see what you were up to in February ;D

Gina said...

My favorite "weird fruit" is monster fruit. I found it in whole foods a few years ago and decided to try it, based solely on its weirdness. No one else in my family liked it, but I LOVE it. The only problem is that it's hard to find - I've only ever seen it at whole foods. Also - if you DO decide to try it, read up on it first - you have to be sure it's ripe enough or it can irritate your mouth.

Jenn @ Juggling Life said...

We love all the fruits you hate! I eat Pineapple all winter and Mango all summer.

Our neighbor has a loquat tree and we all enjoy that.