I have to admit, it comes by its name honestly. I certainly resembles a dragon, some exotic tropical fish or perhaps a pink armadillo. Its brilliant, magenta skin is not tough like I would have thought. In fact, it's rather soft and easy to cut through.
Slicing it lengthwise reveals a smooth, white flesh with numerous seeds, much like those in a kiwi. In fact, I'd say the taste also resembles kiwi and maybe a bit of pear.
One more cut and you can easily peel the skin back from the fruit and enjoy. Or cut slices into each quarter to make triangular shaped wedges.
It's not overly sweet and it's quite juicy. If you get the chance to try one, I recommend you go for it. They're full of nutrients, low in calories and have those wonderful antioxidants which help keep us healthy. In fact, you can have this piece. Yum!
And now, without further delay, here are the Posts of the Week. The icon below is yours for the taking if if your blog post is named as a POTW.
CUTENESS
Longest Time Out Ever!
by Dianne
at Do You See What I See
A GOOD READ
A Different Way of Remembering
by Carmi
at Written Inc.
Spiraling Return
by Laura
at Shine the Divine
Thanksgiving Comes First
by Lime
at House of Lime
PHOTOGRAPHY
Attention
by Don
at Quotography
The Last Leaf
by Daryl
at Through My Eyes
Eurasian Eagle-owl
by Bob
at Birds and Nature in the Forest of Dean
Small Town Remembrance Day
by Daniel
at The Pixel Collective
Drama in the Skies
by Glo
at Porcelaine Rose
Sunday Sunset
by Scott
at Just Used Pixels
Frosted Flowers
by Fiona
at Lady Fi
JUST PLAIN GOOD
The Rainy Fox
by Sarah
at Plastic Acid
WACI
by Betty
at Bossy Betty
Last Minute Friday 55
by Cad
at A Trellis Fencing
Key Sharing
by Cloudia
At Comfort Spiral
A HEART-WARMER
I'll Hook Ya Up
by Dianne
at Forks Off the Moment
FUNNY
Spilled Secret
by Pauline
at Writing Down the Words
READERS' CHOICE
Recommended by: Gail
Love and Other Drugs
by Beth
at Be Yourself
Recommended by: Lady Fi
Portrait of Proud People
by Francisca
at View Thru my Global Lens
Please drop by their blogs for a visit and leave a kind comment if you have the time. Also, please feel free to add your own choices (for any blog except this one) for a specific blog post in the comments section below, where others can see them.
40 comments:
I have never seen a dragon fruit before. I wonder if they can be found here in Texas. I will have to look the next time I go to the grocery store. Very interesting!
A couple of things come to mind:
1] Dragon fruit has tempted me for YEARS, and now I'm gonna brave one on YOUR say-so and excellent pics/words.
2] I'm a POTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That MEANS something in THIS (blog)Town!
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Gosh, I wish I'd cleaned my monitor before trying to taste that fruit. :)
Seriously, I've never heard of that fruit before. It looks tempting. But then your photos can make almost anything look tempting.
Never seen it in the store here. the first picture is very cool! I think children like it too!
Dragon fruit is now on my list. All I need to do is find a place that sells them.
it is like fruit that wants to attack you!
nice dragon fruit is cool....it has such interesting colors...and tastes very nice as well...
I'll try it if I see it in the stores. I wonder where it is grown. Nice pictures, and thanks for the POTWs. Life is getting back to normal! :-)
I have oftentimes wondered about dragonfruit.... now I'll try it if I see it in the stores again! Thanks for being the brave one.
thank you ...
glad you posted a photo of it in a hand, your hand?, because i thought it was smaller, not your hand, the fruit ... haven't seen any in our markets .. have you tried Star fruit?
Never heard of that and would never have guessed that was inside. I'll have to look for one now :-).
What a gorgeous, gorgeous fruit! I have never heard of it but would like to try it sometime.
that is one weird looking fruit... glad it tastes so good! Thank you for including my post in POW Hilary, you are so kind.
once again, you've shared a wonderful selection of blogs to read, laugh, enjoy, ponder. thanks, hilary!
I've often wondered what a dragon fruit was like inside, so thank you for the information in words and pictures! :)
Gorgeous fruit! Thanks for the POTW honor. I have not been writing much lately, and this inspires me to do more. (Oh Oh. You may have started something.)
I must try dragon fruit - I've seen it around and it looks so cheerful in its pink skin.
Many thanks for all these lovely tips - and an even bigger thank you for my POTW!
Thanks for the pictures....I just bought 3 of them and awaiting anxiously!!
I love the way a dragon fruit looks but have never tried one
now I will
I didn't realize the inside was as interesting to look at as the outside!!
never judge a fruit by its cover
thanks for mentioning me
twice!!
wow
I've never had a dragon fruit either and I'm not sure I've even seen on in our grocery stores but if I do, I will certainly try one now. You describe it so well. You have engaged my senses. :)
Dragon suprise, wow, I bet that tastes really good, I've never tasted one either, I must get one, thanks Hilary. Oh, thanks for putting me up as POTW.
Congrats to all the winners! I'm so happy to see Beth's post chosen. And Lady Fi's frozen petals is certainly well-deserved. Enjoyed the dragon fruit photos; such an interesting and colorful fruit. I'd love to try one, but I don't think I've ever seen one for sale before.
Boy that was a new one for me. I'll look for it.
Nice posts too. Thank you.
I saw dragon fruit in either Victoria or Vancouver's Chinatown and loved the name and look of it. Wasn't brave enough to buy any, though. After seeing your photos and reading your description, I regret not having shelled out for one or two. Next time for sure!
Well now I'll have to try one. It looks amazing. Photographs pretty well too. ;)
Thanks!
You've convinced me on the dragon fruit . I will look for it.
I too have never heard of dragonfruit before Hilary. I wonder if it is a new development? Your recommendation is good enough for me, should we ever get the opportunity to try one - Dave
well shucks, thanks. i never imagined my little rant would make the cut but thanks for the shout out. thanks also for the primer om dragonfruit. i had no idea they looked like that inside. n]and though i think they look like tropical fish the way you had it there i like the name pink armadillo. just makes me giggle.
I need to find one of these,I have never seen one.Fun to see your posts!
It's beautiful and sounds tasty. We live so far in podunk that I don't know I'll ever see it in our stores, but will certainly look for it when we go to the "big city." Have a blessed day.
What a gorgeous fruit! I don't think I've ever seen one but I'll be on the look out for them now. You've peaked my interest. Thanks.
And thanks, as always, for the new bloggers to check out. I so appreciate it.
xo jj
Now I've got to try it! Looks good.
P.S. Thanks for the POTW!
The dragon fruit is so colourful that I was tempted and tried it too, I thought it was more exciting on the outside than the inside. Thanks for POW.
Thanks so much for the POTW, Hilary! Much appreciated ~ I am in good company, and will enjoy checking your other choices.
It asted dragon fruit when we were doing a dragon unit in a grade 4 classroom ~ tastes much more palatable than it looks ;) Great photos!
WOW - I've never had one - but it looks very interesting!
Great captures!
I've never even seen one of those. But if I ever do, I wouldn't be afraid of it now. ;)
I've nearly bought one of these once or twice; now I really must. Thanks for bravely buying one before me!
Looks like some good links to explore; thanks for these. I have found some good blogs through you, Hilary.
Here are a couple of "dog posts" folks might like:
http://theportuguesewaterblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/a-ghost-story.html
http://patience-please.blogspot.com/2012/11/i-am-tiger.html
What a remarkable and special feature this is to look forward to, Hilary! You've introduced me to so many fabulous and talented bloggers!!!! :)
I've never even heard of dragon fruit! Very cool! Congrats to all the POTW! (When do you have time to read all of these??)
Thanks Hilary! I've been away and came home to find several kind comments! Will try to catch up on posts next week when I have a few more days to simply sit and read! Two babies sure do keep me busy!
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