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lychee and longan
February 13, 2023, 07:04 PM
konata88lychee and longan
I enjoy tropical fruits. Among them include lychee and longan and rambutan. Generally difficult to find here stateside. And even when I see them in the stores, usually: 1) they don't taste good, and/or 2) they came from prc. So, I haven't really bought them for a long time.
I saw lychee and longan in the store recently. While apprehensive, I gave them a shot primarily because they came from Vietnam and South Africa, two places I haven't associated w/ these fruits.
Wow, I was impressed! Very tasty and juicy. A little pricey but assuming that these are seasonal and will be gone soon so I've been taking advantage of it. Been years since I've had some good ones.
Anyone who likes these and sees them in the store, these seem better than what one might be used to having available around here.
"Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy
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tatortoddThanks.
I had lychee last weekend in boba tea and really enjoyed it. It had been years since I had lychee.
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. February 13, 2023, 07:15 PM
kkinaOh, yeah, I like all those. Had some rambutan not too long ago. Sometimes pick up a dragonfruit as well.
February 14, 2023, 02:15 AM
Rey HRHI settle for canned lychee.
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.
February 14, 2023, 10:39 AM
AglifterLychee prices are up three fold.
We are trying to find alternate sources for our kosher sorbet.
February 14, 2023, 11:00 AM
konata88I paid $5.99/lb for the lychee and longan. Again, expensive but once a year for me.
"Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy
"A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book February 14, 2023, 11:42 AM
AglifterOur caterers pay it. I’m not sure the retail customers are ready for flavor dependent pricing.
February 14, 2023, 01:02 PM
9mmepiphanyquote:
Originally posted by Rey HRH:
I settle for canned lychee.
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February 14, 2023, 01:23 PM
konata88quote:
Originally posted by Aglifter:
Our caterers pay it. I’m not sure the retail customers are ready for flavor dependent pricing.
Ah, sorry, I didn't understand your context. It's business, rather than personal consumption. Got it.
"Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy
"A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book February 14, 2023, 01:24 PM
Georgeairquote:
rambutan
Ahhhhh, the Fifth Flavor!
Had this once. It was so awful I remember precisely where we were sitting (Trader Joes lot in Indy, in our '93 Suburban) who was with us (wife, Simon, Beth and our daughter, the instigator) and why we were there (USGP, 2002).
Thankfully we were parked, so we could all open the doors and spit it out at the same time!
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February 14, 2023, 01:24 PM
konata88quote:
Originally posted by Rey HRH:
I settle for canned lychee.
I would trade living in a free state over fresh lychee in a heartbeat. As you have.
"Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy
"A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book February 14, 2023, 01:28 PM
konata88quote:
Originally posted by Georgeair:
quote:
rambutan
Ahhhhh, the Fifth Flavor!
Had this once. It was so awful I remember precisely where we were sitting (Trader Joes lot in Indy, in our '93 Suburban) who was with us (wife, Simon, Beth and our daughter, the instigator) and why we were there (USGP, 2002).
Thankfully we were parked, so we could all open the doors and spit it out at the same time!
I wonder if you had a good one (and just didn't like the taste) vs getting the vile crap that we usually get here. Rambutan in Thailand are delicious; can't say I've really found good ones here. But it could also be somewhat of an acquired taste.
There are tropical fruits I don't like. Like star fruit. Or durian.
"Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy
"A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book February 15, 2023, 09:35 AM
Rey HRHquote:
Originally posted by konata88:
quote:
Originally posted by Rey HRH:
I settle for canned lychee.
I would trade living in a free state over fresh lychee in a heartbeat. As you have.
Oh, brother. But before you go to where I am, have your fill of good Chinese food and dim sum. Closest decent Chinese restaurant to me is 45 minutes away. And sometimes I have to fill that need.
But, yes, there are some things worth going without for freedom.
And, now that you remind me, I like jack fruit too but the canned ones are too sweet. Canned lychee is the right sweetness for my brain.
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.
February 15, 2023, 12:03 PM
konata88Decent dimsum is about 45 min away from me too. But over the past few years, I've only gone once. I think I can do without from now.
Much rather have freedom.
I love jackfruit as well. I get the frozen ones rather than the canned (haven't actually tried canned ones). Dried ones are decent too but not as good as frozen.
"Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy
"A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book February 15, 2023, 05:01 PM
dan03833quote:
Originally posted by konata88:
I enjoy tropical fruits. Among them include lychee and longan and rambutan. Generally difficult to find here stateside. And even when I see them in the stores, usually: 1) they don't taste good, and/or 2) they came from prc. So, I haven't really bought them for a long time.
I saw lychee and longan in the store recently. While apprehensive, I gave them a shot primarily because they came from Vietnam and South Africa, two places I haven't associated w/ these fruits.
Wow, I was impressed! Very tasty and juicy. A little pricey but assuming that these are seasonal and will be gone soon so I've been taking advantage of it. Been years since I've had some good ones.
Anyone who likes these and sees them in the store, these seem better than what one might be used to having available around here.
I like Lychee, but ive only had it in the Philippines. Speaking of the Phil's, the mangoes we get here from Mexico suck compared to those from the Philippines.
February 15, 2023, 06:21 PM
konata88Agree. I don't care for the mangos from mexico at all. Weak mango taste and very fibrous.
Mangos in Taiwan, Phil's, SE Asia are much better. As usual, there is a $100 mango sold in Japan. Never tried it but while it sounds good, it's not much better than the normally available mangos.
I especially like the small (green) mangos available in Taiwan (and perhaps elsewhere as well).
Back on topic - it's hard to find good lychee here. So, kind of a psa to let everyone know that the ones from SA available now (at least around here) are pretty good.
"Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy
"A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book February 15, 2023, 09:35 PM
Dave BeanIn Brooklyn, there's a donut shop that has lychee donuts. It's in the form of a Munckin, not a traditional filled donut. You pop the entire think in your mouth and it explodes with a little bit of heaven.
February 15, 2023, 11:14 PM
9mmepiphanyquote:
So, kind of a psa to let everyone know that the ones from SA available now (at least around here) are pretty good.
Okay, I'll be adventurous...which store?
No, Daoism isn't a religion