On Wed, 7 Jan 2004 21:34:41 -0700, "D.Currie"
> wrote:

>
>"Arturo" > wrote in message
...
>> I was asked to see if I could find pitaya. Apparently a cactus fruit, but
>not
>> the more common tuna. I'm told it's 'hot pink' on the inside. Has anyone
>had
>> one or know what they look like? Do they have a specific season? tuna is
>> supposedly most common in the fall
>>
>> Any information would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Arturo
>
>I just bought one recently. I remembered them from when I was a kid, and
>never knew what they were called, just that we had them on occasion, and the
>color was so striking. Sort of a dark magenta.
>
>This is the one I'm talking about:
>http://www.forestryimages.org/browse...imgnum=0019028
>
>It didn't taste as good as I remembered, and avoiding the spines is no fun.
>I doubt I go out of my way to buy one again.
>

This fruit must be very ripe in order to be eaten. It should feel very
soft and juicy. Eat it after it has been completely peeled, and do
not peal it while eating it. I remember it very tasty.

Miry