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Ed Pawlowski[_5_]

On 1/11/2021 7:51 AM, songbird wrote:
> wrote:
>> On Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 10:00:31 PM UTC-6, wrote:
>>>
>>> 1/2 a cantaloupe, peeled and diced, an avocado and several large strawberries now warming gently..they are ready! :-)
>>>
>>> BRB...
>>>
>> Do you not care for chilled or at least room temperature fruit? I can't imagine
>> downing a warm avocado or strawberries.
>
> it isn't uncommon here for us to leave out a bowl of melon
> or other fruit so it will get closer to room temperature before
> eating and i've microwaved some to warm it up a bit. i also do
> that with salads here or there if i don't want a cold meal.
>
> i'm the opposite with cheeses, i don't often like them melted
> or warmed up nearly as much as i like them cooler or cold. warmed
> up cheese seems to lose almost all the flavor and texture i like.
> which is perhaps why i like cold pizza or other similar dishes
> more than i like them hot.
>
>
> songbird
>

Most cheese have more flavor as they near room temperature, Watermelon
aside, room temperature fruit is good.

Warmed strawberries may be OK with a chocolate sauce or the like.