Tag Archives: fruit

Green Lychees

Posted on June 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

The ones sold in Singapore are usually red but this time I spotted Lychees, a subtropical fruit from China in a wonderful shade of green which are in season from June to August. They were super sweet, fragrant and juicy. … Continue reading →

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#37. Mangosteens That Stain Your Hands Purple

Posted on June 8, 2010 by bookjunkie

This fruit is not related to the mango as its name might suggest. You break these by applying pressure on the sides and the soft rind easily cracks open. Your palms get stained a wonderful purple. The fruit inside feels … Continue reading →

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#5. Having Durian for Dinner

Posted on May 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

You either love it or hate it. It’s known in South East Asia as the king of fruits, with good reason. This green, thorny fruit with the creamy interior, is so rich, that a few seeds will leave you feeling … Continue reading →

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