Just a note. What keeps these exotic fruits in the realm of 'vegan' when
they have to be imported from all around the world?
seems the contributions of supporting the petro-chemical industry would be
kinda against the whole idea behind vegaism of causing the least amount of
harm as possible. But then, vegans here on usenet can't be accused of
really caring *that* much about their impact on animals and the environment,
right?
"Donna Schakelaar" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 06 Feb 2004 02:34:57 GMT, usual suspect >
wrote:
>
> > Rubystars wrote:
> >> Apples and oranges are extremely boring. 
> >>
> >> I want to try exotic fruits and vegetables, like black sapote, taro,
> >> durian,
> >> and lychees.
> >
> > Taro is a tuber, not a fruit; it grows into a plant like elephant ears.
> > You can get it at HEB or Fiesta. You'll find oranges much more exciting,
> > imo. When cooked into poi, it's pretty bland and starchy. Mmm...
> > http://www.foodsubs.com/Photos/poi.jpg
> While I can't comment on where to find taro etc in your area [although if
> you are ever in my neck of the woods, these exotic fruit and vegetables
are
> the norm], I suggest checking out the local Cypriot population. For some
> reason they use quite a bit of taro.
> >
> > Black sapote (sapote negro) is like a persimmon. You can find them at
> > Mexican markets, but you'll probably face the same problem you're having
> > at HEB. Lychees are usually available fresh (and always available canned
> > in syrup) at Asian markets; I've only seen them once at HEB. You can
> > sometimes get them at Mexican markets. Same with durians. I often see
> > both at Asian supermarkets if I pay attention.
>
> Black sapote icecream! One of my favourites!
> >
> >> Does anyone have a good idea where I might be able to order some? I'd
> >> talk
> >> to the produce guy at my local HEB but he doesnt' understand English
> >> very
> >> well.
> >
> > Try printing out pictures and say, "Yo deseo éstos, por favor" ("I want
> > these, please"). Or find another employee who speaks English.
> >
> >
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