Kiwano (Horned Melon)

  We had scooped out most of the pulp here, but some of the seeds encased in a green gel are still visible.   This is an odd beast. On a whim a friend and I bought one for $3.99 (NZ dollars) at the supermarket (actually, he had it in the trolley before I had […]

Maqui Berries

Maqui Berry (Aristotelia Chilensis)   Also known as Chilean Wineberry, this is an evergreen tree shrub that is native to Chile and Argentina. It has thin branches that are very bendy.   The tree produces very small berries, about 4-5 mm. They turn dark purple, bordering on black when ready to pick. Inside are large, […]