On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 07:27:37 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>"Ophelia" wrote in message ...
>
>
>
>"Cheri" > wrote in message
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>> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>
>> Jill
>> =
>>
>> Grapes, cold grapes.
>
>+ 1 Now I have to buy some and it's All Your Fault ;-)
>
>===========
>
>Fortunately I am in wine country, so all kinds are available in season, but I
>only eat grapes a couple of times a year and I love all varieties.
>
>Cheri

Have you tried those red grapes that are about the size of a ping pong
ball? They take at least 2 bites. They have seeds, but gosh, they're
sweet and juicy and such a satisfying snack. I've been getting the
4-pound box from Costco. Soon it will be time for the huge green
grapes. )
Janet US

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 08:32:42 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2016-02-21 11:12 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 2/21/2016 7:06 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> In order"
>> Cherries
>> Watermelon
>> Oranges
>> Everything else. I like most all fruits but it is hard to find really
>> good ripe fruit.
>
>
>That's one of the nice things about living in a fruit belt. I can get
>farm fresh fruits in season from my neighbours; sweet cherries, sour
>cherries, raspberries, strawberries, back currants, peaches, pears,
>apples, apricots, plums. Any time I get the urge to relocate I think
>about how I would miss those things.

We used to have all that. Huge orchards were nearby. Most of them
have been sold for housing development. It just isn't the same.
Janet US

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 03:25:44 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:


snip
I've been craving pineapple upside-down cake.
>Cindy Hamilton

Now why did you have to go and say that? You guys know how easily
food suggestions get into my brain. Now I'm going to have to go to
the store and get a can of sliced pineapple. grrrr
Janet US

"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
>
>
>
> "Cheri" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>
>> Jill
>> =
>>
>> Grapes, cold grapes.
>
> + 1 Now I have to buy some and it's All Your Fault ;-)
>
> ===========
>
> Fortunately I am in wine country, so all kinds are available in season,
> but I only eat grapes a couple of times a year and I love all varieties.

I tend to just buy the green ones in the supermaket but they are usually
nice and sweet



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jmcquown > wrote in :

> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>
> Jill

Bananas


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Janet B > wrote in
:

> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 07:27:37 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>>"Ophelia" wrote in message ...
>>
>>
>>
>>"Cheri" > wrote in message
...
>>> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>>> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>> =
>>>
>>> Grapes, cold grapes.
>>
>>+ 1 Now I have to buy some and it's All Your Fault ;-)
>>
>>===========
>>
>>Fortunately I am in wine country, so all kinds are available in
>>season, but I only eat grapes a couple of times a year and I love all
>>varieties.
>>
>>Cheri
>
> Have you tried those red grapes that are about the size of a ping pong
> ball? They take at least 2 bites. They have seeds, but gosh, they're
> sweet and juicy and such a satisfying snack. I've been getting the
> 4-pound box from Costco. Soon it will be time for the huge green
> grapes. )
> Janet US

I've not seen either here at my grocery in SW AZ. I'll have to watch for
them.


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when something closes the door from the inside.

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 09:02:35 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:43:56 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
>>
>>>On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:25:01 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:06:16 -0500, jmcquown >
>>>>wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>>>
>>>>That's a tough call to pick just one. I guess I'll have to go with
>>>>raspberries, always been a favourite and we've been eating tons of
>>>>them for the past couple of months. They are tapering off now but the
>>>>blackberries have been ripening in the past few weeks.
>>>
>>>I grew really nice raspberries in south tas. The type with slightly
>>>furry skin if that makes sense. Then, one winter, it was so wet for so
>>>long that the roots must have rotted and the plants all died.
>>
>> That's a shame, maybe not the best spot to put them. My best friend
>> has gone semi-commercial with raspberries so I don't bother growing
>> them myself. I want to get some Loganberry vines this year and really
>> need to get more serious about blueberries, which is also a big
>> favourite of mine.
>
>I grow loganberries. They are popular in this house

My friend with the raspberries has a couple of vines and I'm now a fan
of loganberries!

"Jeßus" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 09:02:35 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:43:56 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:25:01 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:06:16 -0500, jmcquown >
>>>>>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>>>>
>>>>>That's a tough call to pick just one. I guess I'll have to go with
>>>>>raspberries, always been a favourite and we've been eating tons of
>>>>>them for the past couple of months. They are tapering off now but the
>>>>>blackberries have been ripening in the past few weeks.
>>>>
>>>>I grew really nice raspberries in south tas. The type with slightly
>>>>furry skin if that makes sense. Then, one winter, it was so wet for so
>>>>long that the roots must have rotted and the plants all died.
>>>
>>> That's a shame, maybe not the best spot to put them. My best friend
>>> has gone semi-commercial with raspberries so I don't bother growing
>>> them myself. I want to get some Loganberry vines this year and really
>>> need to get more serious about blueberries, which is also a big
>>> favourite of mine.
>>
>>I grow loganberries. They are popular in this house
>
> My friend with the raspberries has a couple of vines and I'm now a fan
> of loganberries!

I am not too keen but Himself <tm> loves them. I never make them into
anything because he loves to pick them and eat them straight off the
briar)

Will you grow some?

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On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 11:44:10 AM UTC-5, Janet B wrote:
> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 03:25:44 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
>
> snip
> I've been craving pineapple upside-down cake.
> >Cindy Hamilton
>
> Now why did you have to go and say that? You guys know how easily
> food suggestions get into my brain. Now I'm going to have to go to
> the store and get a can of sliced pineapple. grrrr
> Janet US

Would you consider e-mailing me a slice of cake?

Cindy

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:42:08 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 09:02:35 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
...
>>>> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:43:56 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:25:01 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:06:16 -0500, jmcquown >
>>>>>>wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>That's a tough call to pick just one. I guess I'll have to go with
>>>>>>raspberries, always been a favourite and we've been eating tons of
>>>>>>them for the past couple of months. They are tapering off now but the
>>>>>>blackberries have been ripening in the past few weeks.
>>>>>
>>>>>I grew really nice raspberries in south tas. The type with slightly
>>>>>furry skin if that makes sense. Then, one winter, it was so wet for so
>>>>>long that the roots must have rotted and the plants all died.
>>>>
>>>> That's a shame, maybe not the best spot to put them. My best friend
>>>> has gone semi-commercial with raspberries so I don't bother growing
>>>> them myself. I want to get some Loganberry vines this year and really
>>>> need to get more serious about blueberries, which is also a big
>>>> favourite of mine.
>>>
>>>I grow loganberries. They are popular in this house
>>
>> My friend with the raspberries has a couple of vines and I'm now a fan
>> of loganberries!
>
>I am not too keen but Himself <tm> loves them. I never make them into
>anything because he loves to pick them and eat them straight off the
>briar)
>
>Will you grow some?

Yes I plan to get some this year, I too think they are best simply
picked and eaten as-is. The wild blackberries are ready to pick now
and I plan to pick enough to make a blackberry mead or melomel.

In article >,
says...
>
> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 03:25:44 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
>
> snip
> I've been craving pineapple upside-down cake.
> >Cindy Hamilton
>
> Now why did you have to go and say that? You guys know how easily
> food suggestions get into my brain. Now I'm going to have to go to
> the store and get a can of sliced pineapple. grrrr
> Janet US

Don't forget the glace cherries to put in the holes :-)

Janet UK

On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 12:28:46 PM UTC-5, KenK wrote:
>
> Bananas
>

Good movie.

http://www.richardfisher.com

"Janet B" wrote in message ...

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 07:27:37 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>"Ophelia" wrote in message ...
>
>
>
>"Cheri" > wrote in message
...
>> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>
>> Jill
>> =
>>
>> Grapes, cold grapes.
>
>+ 1 Now I have to buy some and it's All Your Fault ;-)
>
>===========
>
>Fortunately I am in wine country, so all kinds are available in season, but I
>only eat grapes a couple of times a year and I love all varieties.
>
>Cheri

Have you tried those red grapes that are about the size of a ping pong
ball? They take at least 2 bites. They have seeds, but gosh, they're
sweet and juicy and such a satisfying snack. I've been getting the
4-pound box from Costco. Soon it will be time for the huge green
grapes. )
Janet US
====

No, I haven't tried them, I don't really mind seeds and like Tokay Grapes a lot.
I'll have to check Costco next time I'm there.

Cheri

"Jeßus" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:42:08 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 09:02:35 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
m...
>>>>> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:43:56 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:25:01 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:06:16 -0500, jmcquown >
>>>>>>>wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>That's a tough call to pick just one. I guess I'll have to go with
>>>>>>>raspberries, always been a favourite and we've been eating tons of
>>>>>>>them for the past couple of months. They are tapering off now but the
>>>>>>>blackberries have been ripening in the past few weeks.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I grew really nice raspberries in south tas. The type with slightly
>>>>>>furry skin if that makes sense. Then, one winter, it was so wet for so
>>>>>>long that the roots must have rotted and the plants all died.
>>>>>
>>>>> That's a shame, maybe not the best spot to put them. My best friend
>>>>> has gone semi-commercial with raspberries so I don't bother growing
>>>>> them myself. I want to get some Loganberry vines this year and really
>>>>> need to get more serious about blueberries, which is also a big
>>>>> favourite of mine.
>>>>
>>>>I grow loganberries. They are popular in this house
>>>
>>> My friend with the raspberries has a couple of vines and I'm now a fan
>>> of loganberries!
>>
>>I am not too keen but Himself <tm> loves them. I never make them into
>>anything because he loves to pick them and eat them straight off the
>>briar)
>>
>>Will you grow some?
>
> Yes I plan to get some this year, I too think they are best simply
> picked and eaten as-is. The wild blackberries are ready to pick now
> and I plan to pick enough to make a blackberry mead or melomel.

I grow blackberries too and I prefer them

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I love fresh pineapple but it usually makes my tongue and lips hurt and swell a bit. It doesn't last but it's itchy and annoying, so do bananas, apples and walnuts. The last time I ate a fresh cherry, my throat got insanely itchy and swelled enough to be scary, so I haven't had a cherry in years. I love most fruit, but they don't always like me. Any berries are ok, we grow our own red raspberries and blackberries. I don't like mangoes or papaya. I guess my favorite fruits would be citrus, especially grapefruit and lemons. The fruit that give me trouble when fresh are ok if canned or cooked.

Denise in NH

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 09:42:42 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 11:44:10 AM UTC-5, Janet B wrote:
>> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 03:25:44 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
>> > wrote:
>>
>>
>> snip
>> I've been craving pineapple upside-down cake.
>> >Cindy Hamilton
>>
>> Now why did you have to go and say that? You guys know how easily
>> food suggestions get into my brain. Now I'm going to have to go to
>> the store and get a can of sliced pineapple. grrrr
>> Janet US
>
>Would you consider e-mailing me a slice of cake?
>
>Cindy

absolutely, yes! I'll insist that my husband leave a decent-sized
piece for you
Janet US

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:03:43 -0000, Janet > wrote:

>In article >,
says...
>>
>> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 03:25:44 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
>> > wrote:
>>
>>
>> snip
>> I've been craving pineapple upside-down cake.
>> >Cindy Hamilton
>>
>> Now why did you have to go and say that? You guys know how easily
>> food suggestions get into my brain. Now I'm going to have to go to
>> the store and get a can of sliced pineapple. grrrr
>> Janet US
>
> Don't forget the glace cherries to put in the holes :-)
>
> Janet UK
I have some of those left from Christmas Stollen
Janet US

wrote in message ...

I love fresh pineapple but it usually makes my tongue and lips hurt and swell a
bit. It doesn't last but it's itchy and annoying, so do bananas, apples and
walnuts. The last time I ate a fresh cherry, my throat got insanely itchy and
swelled enough to be scary, so I haven't had a cherry in years. I love most
fruit, but they don't always like me. Any berries are ok, we grow our own red
raspberries and blackberries. I don't like mangoes or papaya. I guess my
favorite fruits would be citrus, especially grapefruit and lemons. The fruit
that give me trouble when fresh are ok if canned or cooked.

Denise in NH
========

I've noticed fresh blueberries do that to me in the past few years. Dunno why.

Cheri

On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:27:32 PM UTC-5, Cheri wrote:
>
> No, I haven't tried them, I don't really mind seeds and like Tokay Grapes a lot.
> I'll have to check Costco next time I'm there.
>
> Cheri

It's unfortunate that what I consider the best grapes are not available in the US. The large black seeded grapes still available in parts of Europe are wonderful. They taste of grapes, not just sugar like most US fruit. The flesh is "fruit like", not crunchy like nearly all the seedless grapes in the US.

http://www.richardfisher.com

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:24:00 -0800 (PST), Helpful person
> wrote:

>On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:27:32 PM UTC-5, Cheri wrote:
>>
>> No, I haven't tried them, I don't really mind seeds and like Tokay Grapes a lot.
>> I'll have to check Costco next time I'm there.
>
>It's unfortunate that what I consider the best grapes are not available in the US. The large black seeded grapes still available in parts of Europe are wonderful. They taste of grapes, not just sugar like most US fruit. The flesh is "fruit like", not crunchy like nearly all the seedless grapes in the US.

I'm with you 100% there. I'm not a fan of the modern varieties,
especially those huge seedless grapes. The flavour and texture just
isn't right. And I *like* the seeds.

On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 23:27:24 -0500, Travis McGee >
wrote:

>On 2/21/2016 11:25 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
>> In article >, jmcquown
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>
>> Oranges and peaches.
>>
>> leo
>>
>
>Watermelon, I think. Although, I still drool at the thought of a nice,
>ripe, loquat, even though I haven't had one in decades.

I have 2 young, not yet fruiting, loquat trees, but I've never eaten a
loquat yet. All I know is that a neighbour gave me a dubious look when
he saw those trees and said: "You like loquats???"

--
Bruce

On Tue, 23 Feb 2016 06:39:51 +1100, Bruce > wrote:

>On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 23:27:24 -0500, Travis McGee >
>wrote:
>
>>On 2/21/2016 11:25 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
>>> In article >, jmcquown
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>>
>>> Oranges and peaches.
>>>
>>> leo
>>>
>>
>>Watermelon, I think. Although, I still drool at the thought of a nice,
>>ripe, loquat, even though I haven't had one in decades.
>
>I have 2 young, not yet fruiting, loquat trees, but I've never eaten a
>loquat yet. All I know is that a neighbour gave me a dubious look when
>he saw those trees and said: "You like loquats???"

Loquats are okay. My grandparents had a loquat tree and I used to eat
them when I was a kid. The texture is akin to a very ripe pear and I
guess somewhat similar to a pear in flavour.

On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 2:33:46 PM UTC-5, Jeßus wrote:
> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:24:00 -0800 (PST), Helpful person

> >
> >It's unfortunate that what I consider the best grapes are not available in the US. The large black seeded grapes still available in parts of Europe are wonderful. They taste of grapes, not just sugar like most US fruit. The flesh is "fruit like", not crunchy like nearly all the seedless grapes in the US.
>
> I'm with you 100% there. I'm not a fan of the modern varieties,
> especially those huge seedless grapes. The flavour and texture just
> isn't right. And I *like* the seeds.

It seems to get worse every year. Even in California, where the local markets sell terrific fruit, everything is beginning to taste the same. Citrus is no longer sour, strawberries have to be sugary, plums have lost their acidity while retaining only their sweetness etc. It's sad.

Now being on the East coast I can no longer get excited about buying fruit. Occasionally I'll find good apples, manderine oranges, concord grapes or melon.

http://www.richardfisher.com

On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 20:35:50 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
> wrote:

>On Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 10:15:34 PM UTC-6, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 2/21/2016 8:40 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> > Oranges are okay if you can get the bitter white pith off when you peel
>> > them.
>> >
>>
>> You have to get the best ones in season. I've been ordering from the
>> Orange Shop and they are far better than what you find in the
>> supermarket. Peeling them you get your hands soaked with the sweet juice.
>
>I do that when I eat my mango. I slice down either side of the flat seed and peel the
>skin off the seed portion and eat with my hands! Sweet mango juice all over my hands! :-)
>
>John Kuthe...

Um, you're supposed to dive in tongue first and get the
sweet juices dribbling off your chin... and then make
her sleep in the wet spot. LOL

On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 20:15:52 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
> wrote:

>On Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 8:51:56 PM UTC-6, Jill McQuown wrote:
>> On 2/21/2016 9:44 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> > On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:06:16 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>> >
>> >> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>> >
>> > Gregory Morrow.
>> >
>> > -sw
>> >
>> LOL. I was expecting Sheldon to mention Bryan but he didn't.
>>
>> Jill
>
>Yeah, ShelDUM kinda dropped the ball on that one.
>
>John Kuthe...

If I missed anything yesterday I have a good excuse, I was busy
setting up my new PC and after reinstalling Agent I opted to only
download the last fifty posts, so I probably missed an entire day's
worth.

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:02:12 -0800 (PST), Helpful person
> wrote:

>On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 2:33:46 PM UTC-5, Jeßus wrote:
>> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:24:00 -0800 (PST), Helpful person
>
>> >
>> >It's unfortunate that what I consider the best grapes are not available in the US. The large black seeded grapes still available in parts of Europe are wonderful. They taste of grapes, not just sugar like most US fruit. The flesh is "fruit like", not crunchy like nearly all the seedless grapes in the US.
>>
>> I'm with you 100% there. I'm not a fan of the modern varieties,
>> especially those huge seedless grapes. The flavour and texture just
>> isn't right. And I *like* the seeds.
>
>It seems to get worse every year. Even in California, where the local markets sell terrific fruit, everything is beginning to taste the same. Citrus is no longer sour, strawberries have to be sugary, plums have lost their acidity while retaining only their sweetness etc. It's sad.

Yes, the problem is across the board with fruits, and I include things
like tomatoes in that too. Which is why there has been a resurgence in
'heritage' varieties. Most of my fruit trees are heritage varieties -
the fruit isn't always pretty to look at but taste fantastic. My
favourite apple is Cox's orange pippin - a small and 'ugly' apple -
but the taste and texture is far better than any of the modern
commercial varieties.

>Now being on the East coast I can no longer get excited about buying fruit. Occasionally I'll find good apples, manderine oranges, concord grapes or melon.

By some freak chance I managed to find a bag of excellent oranges
about three years ago. What a revelation they were! Australia used to
grow vast quantities of oranges and they were fine, now they all come
from South America and never, ever taste fresh. Almost impossible to
find anything other than Valencias as well. I've also had to give up
on bananas, unfortunately. Never properly ripe and once again the
varieties used just aren't the same.

On Tue, 23 Feb 2016 06:42:54 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:

>On Tue, 23 Feb 2016 06:39:51 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
>
>>On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 23:27:24 -0500, Travis McGee >
>>wrote:
>>
>>>On 2/21/2016 11:25 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
>>>> In article >, jmcquown
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>>>
>>>> Oranges and peaches.
>>>>
>>>> leo
>>>>
>>>
>>>Watermelon, I think. Although, I still drool at the thought of a nice,
>>>ripe, loquat, even though I haven't had one in decades.
>>
>>I have 2 young, not yet fruiting, loquat trees, but I've never eaten a
>>loquat yet. All I know is that a neighbour gave me a dubious look when
>>he saw those trees and said: "You like loquats???"
>
>Loquats are okay. My grandparents had a loquat tree and I used to eat
>them when I was a kid. The texture is akin to a very ripe pear and I
>guess somewhat similar to a pear in flavour.

That doesn't sound bad at all. I like pears.

--
Bruce

On 2016-02-22 11:39 AM, Janet B wrote:
> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 08:32:42 -0500, Dave Smith
> > wrote:

>> That's one of the nice things about living in a fruit belt. I can get
>> farm fresh fruits in season from my neighbours; sweet cherries, sour
>> cherries, raspberries, strawberries, back currants, peaches, pears,
>> apples, apricots, plums. Any time I get the urge to relocate I think
>> about how I would miss those things.
>
> We used to have all that. Huge orchards were nearby. Most of them
> have been sold for housing development. It just isn't the same.


It's a damned shame isn't it. Small towns sprouted up where farms
prospered and as the towns grew into cities they ate up all the good
agricultural land. I lived for a while in a nearby city that was
surrounded by orchards and vineyards and as the city grew the farms
disappeared. Luckily for me, the area I am in now is designated as green
belt.... for now.

On 2016-02-22 11:44 AM, Janet B wrote:
> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 03:25:44 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
>
> snip
> I've been craving pineapple upside-down cake.
>> Cindy Hamilton
>
> Now why did you have to go and say that? You guys know how easily
> food suggestions get into my brain. Now I'm going to have to go to
> the store and get a can of sliced pineapple. grrrr


What a coincidence. Yesterday my wife said she wanted to make a
pineapple upside down cake. I love it but have not had one in years.
Alas..... no canned pineapple.

>On 2016-02-21 11:12 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 2/21/2016 7:06 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> In order"
>> Cherries
>> Watermelon
>> Oranges
>> Everything else. I like most all fruits but it is hard to find really
>> good ripe fruit.

I like peaches the best. Unfortunately, it's a short season.

Doris

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 09:02:35 -0000, "Ophelia" >
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>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
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>> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:43:56 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
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>>>On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:25:01 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
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>>>>On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:06:16 -0500, jmcquown >
>>>>wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>>>
>>>>That's a tough call to pick just one. I guess I'll have to go with
>>>>raspberries, always been a favourite and we've been eating tons of
>>>>them for the past couple of months. They are tapering off now but the
>>>>blackberries have been ripening in the past few weeks.
>>>
>>>I grew really nice raspberries in south tas. The type with slightly
>>>furry skin if that makes sense. Then, one winter, it was so wet for so
>>>long that the roots must have rotted and the plants all died.
>>
>> That's a shame, maybe not the best spot to put them. My best friend
>> has gone semi-commercial with raspberries so I don't bother growing
>> them myself. I want to get some Loganberry vines this year and really
>> need to get more serious about blueberries, which is also a big
>> favourite of mine.
>
>I grow loganberries. They are popular in this house

I like pineapple juice and pineapple cooked in recipes but I'm not too
fond of fresh pineapple, especially those green ones sold everywhere
in all 49 states, I'd much rather canned... and contrary to what most
think once picked pineapple does not ripen, it ferments/rots. If I
could only choose one favorite it has to be ripe figs picked still
warm from the sun... that was one of the few things I liked about
living in Southern CA, everyone had fig trees so loaded that no one
cared if you picked some, otherwise they would go unpicked and rot. A
favorite cold climate fruit are greengage plums

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On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:27:32 PM UTC-5, Cheri wrote:
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> No, I haven't tried them, I don't really mind seeds and like Tokay Grapes a
> lot.
> I'll have to check Costco next time I'm there.
>
> Cheri

It's unfortunate that what I consider the best grapes are not available in the
US. The large black seeded grapes still available in parts of Europe are
wonderful. They taste of grapes, not just sugar like most US fruit. The flesh
is "fruit like", not crunchy like nearly all the seedless grapes in the US.

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Well, I like them...fortunately.

Cheri

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:00:43 -0500, Doris Night
> wrote:

>>On 2016-02-21 11:12 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> On 2/21/2016 7:06 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> In order"
>>> Cherries
>>> Watermelon
>>> Oranges
>>> Everything else. I like most all fruits but it is hard to find really
>>> good ripe fruit.
>
>I like peaches the best. Unfortunately, it's a short season.

I used to like them as a child, but when I buy them now, they're
always sour. Same for apricots and nectarines. I wonder what gives.

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Bruce

On 2/22/2016 8:52 PM, Bruce wrote:

>> I like peaches the best. Unfortunately, it's a short season.
>
> I used to like them as a child, but when I buy them now, they're
> always sour. Same for apricots and nectarines. I wonder what gives.
>

Where do you get them? Most supermarket fruit is picked too soon and
never reaches maximum flavor and sweetness.

On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 12:40:19 AM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:26:14 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>
> >On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:24:17 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
> >
> >>On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:06:16 -0500, jmcquown >
> >>wrote:
> >>
> >>>I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
> >>
> >>Mango.
> >
> >I know mangoes are nice, but having unlimited access to them as a kid
> >kinda ruined them for me. Same for barramundi.
>
> They're very expensive individually, but sometimes they sell a tray of
> 20 for $24 or so.
>
> --
> Bruce

I only eat them individually, so that works for me. They go from perfectly ripe to crap in several days at room temp, as I keep them. So I tend to eat a lot of under ripe mangoes, but that's OK!! I also get some really GOOD ones too! :-)

John Kuthe...

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:07:48 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
> wrote:

>On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 12:40:19 AM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
>> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:26:14 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>>
>> >On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:24:17 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
>> >
>> >>On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:06:16 -0500, jmcquown >
>> >>wrote:
>> >>
>> >>>I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
>> >>
>> >>Mango.
>> >
>> >I know mangoes are nice, but having unlimited access to them as a kid
>> >kinda ruined them for me. Same for barramundi.
>>
>> They're very expensive individually, but sometimes they sell a tray of
>> 20 for $24 or so.
>>
>> --
>> Bruce
>
>I only eat them individually, so that works for me. They go from perfectly ripe to crap in several days at room temp, as I keep them. So I tend to eat a lot of under ripe mangoes, but that's OK!! I also get some really GOOD ones too! :-)

Most of the time, when we get a tray, some need to be eaten right away
and others still need to ripen a bit. So that gives us about a week to
eat them. Individually, they often cost 3 US dollar a piece here. I
find that crazy expensive. What do you pay for 1?

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Bruce

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 21:06:34 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 2/22/2016 8:52 PM, Bruce wrote:
>
>>> I like peaches the best. Unfortunately, it's a short season.
>>
>> I used to like them as a child, but when I buy them now, they're
>> always sour. Same for apricots and nectarines. I wonder what gives.
>>
>
>Where do you get them? Most supermarket fruit is picked too soon and
>never reaches maximum flavor and sweetness.

From a fruit barn or a supermarket. I gave up on them. I think you're
right that they're picked too soon. I buy plums now instead. 4 out of
5 times they're nice and sweet if you remove the skin.

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Bruce

> wrote in message
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I love fresh pineapple but it usually makes my tongue and lips hurt and
swell a bit. It doesn't last but it's itchy and annoying, so do bananas,
apples and walnuts. The last time I ate a fresh cherry, my throat got
insanely itchy and swelled enough to be scary, so I haven't had a cherry in
years. I love most fruit, but they don't always like me. Any berries are
ok, we grow our own red raspberries and blackberries. I don't like mangoes
or papaya. I guess my favorite fruits would be citrus, especially grapefruit
and lemons. The fruit that give me trouble when fresh are ok if canned or
cooked.

Denise in NH

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That's Oral Allergy Syndrome where your body mistakes the food for a pollen.

On Tue, 23 Feb 2016 07:31:03 +1100, Bruce > wrote:

> On Tue, 23 Feb 2016 06:42:54 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>
> >On Tue, 23 Feb 2016 06:39:51 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
> >
> >>On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 23:27:24 -0500, Travis McGee >
> >>wrote:
> >>
> >>>On 2/21/2016 11:25 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
> >>>> In article >, jmcquown
> >>>> > wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
> >>>>
> >>>> Oranges and peaches.
> >>>>
> >>>> leo
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>Watermelon, I think. Although, I still drool at the thought of a nice,
> >>>ripe, loquat, even though I haven't had one in decades.
> >>
> >>I have 2 young, not yet fruiting, loquat trees, but I've never eaten a
> >>loquat yet. All I know is that a neighbour gave me a dubious look when
> >>he saw those trees and said: "You like loquats???"
> >
> >Loquats are okay. My grandparents had a loquat tree and I used to eat
> >them when I was a kid. The texture is akin to a very ripe pear and I
> >guess somewhat similar to a pear in flavour.
>
> That doesn't sound bad at all. I like pears.

I planted a kumquat a couple of years ago. It hasn't thrived, but it
hasn't died either. It took a few moves around the yard to figure out
where my lemon tree would be happy, so I guess I have to do that with
the kumquat now.

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sf

On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 8:16:35 PM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:07:48 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
> > wrote:
>
> >On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 12:40:19 AM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
> >> On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:26:14 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
> >>
> >> >On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:24:17 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:06:16 -0500, jmcquown >
> >> >>wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>>I'd have to say pineapple. How about you?
> >> >>
> >> >>Mango.
> >> >
> >> >I know mangoes are nice, but having unlimited access to them as a kid
> >> >kinda ruined them for me. Same for barramundi.
> >>
> >> They're very expensive individually, but sometimes they sell a tray of
> >> 20 for $24 or so.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Bruce
> >
> >I only eat them individually, so that works for me. They go from perfectly ripe to crap in several days at room temp, as I keep them. So I tend to eat a lot of under ripe mangoes, but that's OK!! I also get some really GOOD ones too! :-)
>
> Most of the time, when we get a tray, some need to be eaten right away
> and others still need to ripen a bit. So that gives us about a week to
> eat them. Individually, they often cost 3 US dollar a piece here. I
> find that crazy expensive. What do you pay for 1?
>
> --
> Bruce

STL about a buck each. I think. I get mine at the Market in The Loop, the Delmar Loop STL. I see them in Schnucks too, but rarely buy them, unless Market in The Loop doesn't have them.

John Kuthe...