For Carl, Durian Plant Lover
Dear Carl,
As promised, here are the photos of the seed husk of the durian plant when it falls off.
Durian Seed Husk (post germination)
And here is what the plant should look like after the seed husk falls off….
Stinky Spikes with Fallen Seed Husk
In Penang but No Durians
It was an amazing evening of char kuey teow but sadly no durians at this time of the year. I’d like to confirm that there is definitely only 1 season of durians in Penang and it is only for a precious 3 months.
SW and I will have to search for it in KL where we can get ones from Perak and Pahang or maybe Johor…. (cravings getting stronger)
Taste of Stinky Spikes
I was taught to eat durian by my father at the age of 4. Peeping into the kitchen late one evening, I saw my parents crouched on the floor over a makseshift carpet of newspapers, energetically ripping the husks of a stinky green fruit apart. I was more amazed with the enthusiasm of my parents towards their activity than the fruit itself. My father happened to look up and saw me watching quietly from the kitchen door, he beckoned me to come over to have a look.
Casting a glance at my mother to check that it was alright to be out of bed at that hour, I decided that the coast was fairly clear and proceeded over. At that point, my dad had just opened a husk and grabbed a small piece. He made out as if he was demonstrating how he was going to eat it, but instead shoved it into my mouth. I didn’t know what to expect and so decided to give this alien item a chance.
Those chances still keep coming.
Durian Friends & Fans
Tomas (USA), Dan (USA), Darrick (Bali)
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Durian Lover's Experiences
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