Hachiya Persimmon

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Don’t you appreciate it when you get talked into giving something another chance, and that second time around turns out great?

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Such was the case with reader Slammie and Hachiya persimmons. In a response to my Fuyu Persimmons post, Slammie had said she liked Hachiya persimmons more than Fuyu ones. I had eaten the former once before, not knowing that Hachiyas should be consumed when they’re very soft, and so got a mouthful of bitterness. But I decided to try them again, wondering how they compare to Fuyus.

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Frozen Durian

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Friends, have you heard of The Fruit, The Legend, The Stench that is The Durian?

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Of maybe you’re already acquainted, pleasantly or otherwise, with this Southeast Asian item allegedly known as the King of Fruits?

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This fruit’s nickname may be earned in part because of its hard and pricky rind, sure, but you can’t really have a discussion about durian without mentioning how much it reeks.

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Fuyu Persimmons

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I love Fuyu persimmons. Like, totally love them. To the point where I’m wondering if the 12 that are currently sitting in my fruit bowl will be enough to last me this coming week. Yeah, I’m a little obsessed with this seasonal fall fruit.

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Fresh Jujubes

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You wouldn’t normally wait until fruit is soft and wrinkly to eat it, right? Well, fresh jujubes are an exception.

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Fresh Longans

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I know I’ve featured Fresh Longans before, but they bear a second post because while those longans from Thailand were good, these ones from Florida were absolutely great.

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