http://www.kat-green.com/e-books Here on the Big Island of Hawaii us fruit lovers are enjoying a wide array of tasty fruits.... Papaya - Tastes vary greatly within the varieties of this fruit. We have been eating a lot of solo and exotica papayas. Solos tend to be smaller (~1lb) with a light sherbet orange hue. Their flavour is distinct, but not overwhelmingly sweet. The exotica variety has dark orange flesh, and often bares larger fruits. It's taste is quite sweet and hearty. Rolinia - Part of the custard apple family, this fruit certainly has the texture of custard, and even a doughyness approaching the rind. A delicious hint of lemon is present, like a lemon meringue pie. Cherimoya - Also in the custard apple family, the flesh of this fruit is white, soft and sweet. It has a similar taste to sherbert. White Sapote - A creamy, melt-in-your-mouth experience. This fruit tastes like a decadent vanilla pudding. Fuyu Persimmon - This variety can be eaten hard (crunchy like an apple), or soft (like jello). Persimmons are quite dense in sweetness and are great for satisfying any hunger. The flavour pairs nicely with other fall fruits/ spices, and it is often included in mock low fat raw vegan pumpkin pie recipes. Mamey Sapote - Without any additional ingredients this fruit could be mistaken for pumpkin pie filling. It's warming flavour paired with it's dense, caky texture make it truly satisfying. Blend with cinnamon, cloves and a little ginger for an autumn pudding. Rambutan - Similar in taste and texture to lychees, longans and grapes, but also very unique. The wild, hairy, hard peel can be pinched off to reveal a sweet, juicy, translucent flesh. These are one of my favourite fruits! Bon Appetite!

• published: 15 Feb 2014
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