Hey guys! As you can see I changed my blog design today! It surprisingly wasn’t too hard for me to do it. I still have lots left to do, but you get the general idea! :) I am quite happy with it so far. I was going for a ‘glowing’ theme and didn’t think the only blah blue fit the bill!
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I’m pretty sure if I died today, I would die with a big grin on my face.
For I have discovered true bliss in a fruit.
In spirit of trying out new fruit (see fig here and lychee here), I picked up this Dragon Fruit yesterday at the grocery store. At over $3 a pop, I said, it better damn well taste good.
I couldn’t wait to have this fruit for breakfast this morning. My green monster supply has now been drained, so I am left with exotic fruit experimentation (EFE) to keep my mind off of them until my shiny new appliances return.
Behold, the Dragon Fruit…
Preparation of a Dragon Fruit was surprisingly two things: 1) Super quick, and 2) Super fun.
Step 1:
Assess Ripeness
Poke the dragon fruit to assess ripeness. It should feel slightly spongy, almost like a kiwi. If it is very firm, leave it for a day or two and check again. The skin should be a bright pink colour (how fun is that!). I also read that it is best eaten chilled to bring out the flavour.
One way to check if it is fresh, while picking them out in the grocery store, is to feel the stem. It should bend without breaking when you touch it. If it is brittle, move on. This particular little guy was doing the Dragon Fruit Dance (DFD; see below).
Step 2:
Slice in half
Use a big knife and let out an evil cackle or two.
Step 3:
Let out a squeal in delight.
Do the Dragon Fruit Dance (DFD)- video coming soon (jk!!!).
Step 4:
Extract from skin
Spoon out the fruit with a large spoon. The fruit surprisingly came out VERY easy. I was so shocked!
It was like the fruit was just bounding out of its’ skin.
The only thing I can conclude from this is dragon brain:
Step 5:
Chop. Chop. Chop.
Now the BEST part.
Step 6:
Serve
Use the skin as a BOWL.
I know, right!?
Step 7:
Gobble, gobble.
My taste review:
- It had a very light sweetness to it
- It was very hydrating
- Delightful appearance and texture
- I LOVED it! Loved, loved, loved it.
The nutritional information is presented below. Because it has a light sweetness to it, this fruit is very low in calories. For the entire fruit, we’re looking at no more than 60 cals or so.
I saved half of the fruit and I am going to enjoy it in my next green monster (I hope, if it arrives soon!). I hear this fruit blends very well and is great in juices.
It is so much fun breaking out of the traditional fruit rut! Apples ain’t got nothing on this guy. Now, I just have to keep my eyes peeled for sales so I don’t break the bank! lol.
Enjoy your Friday my friends!
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.
—Ambrose Redmoon
Yum that fruit looks so…artsy! And yummy. Thanks for the instrux – I never know what to do with exotic fruits like that and tend to avoid buying them as a result!
I love dragon fruit, so good!!
I’m impressed! Exoctic fruit is so intimidating to me sometimes!
or exotic even!
The new design is awesome! Great job!
And you have totally inspired me to look for, buy, and eat a dragon fruit! Thanks! :)
I seriously thought you had a bowl of dice in the first picture, hehe! I will definitely have to check out this dragonfruit now that you’ve raved about it.
Love the new blog! And the dragon fruit looks so interesting. Are they widely available?
Wow! this fruit looks amazing! but I would be scared to eat it :D
Ohh, blog looks so warm and tropical now…love it!
Dragon fruit is a work of art isn’t it? It’s one of those things that makes me stop and say, “Wow, the natural world is so full of art and beauty!”
I challenge you to try a granadilla! http://www.exoticlandfruits.com/granadilla.htm
Am I the only one that can’t see the new design? It’s still blue for me :(
I think you should keep the new design. Why not switch it up now and then? I imagine that is the fun of having a blog!
How beautiful! I’ve never seen anything like that dragon fruit! I definitely need that in my life :)
That looks fantastic! I will definitely try dragon fruit the next time I see it :) Thanks for the review.
I have never tried dragon fruit! I think I am going to have to now that I know how to eat it! Looks good!
loove the new design, it looks great angela!
and that dragon fruit is crazy looking, i’m going to have to try it out now!
have a great day, and thanks for the awesome quote :)
Love the tutorial and the new layout. LOL at Dragon Fruit Dance. hehe
Looks super easy to prepare – I just might pick up one for myself tomorrow at the store :)
The blog looks great, Angela. That fruit looks divine!
The new design looks great I especially like how everyother comment is in colour makes it a lot easier to read.
Next time try it with a squeeze of lime! It tastes fab :)
I gotta try one of those bad boys out!
And I looooooove your new theme – VERY glowy! Makes me crave a dragonfruit cocktail on the beach!