I was at the Safeway and I found two things! I will eat the other one tomorrow. *nodnod* But today, I tried this one:
It was very strange. It is called a cuke-saurus, or Kiwano (Cause it's from New Zealand), but it also goes by "African Horned Cucumber" and "Jelly Melon." I brought it home all excited. Most online references said that it basically tastes no good, like a cucumber dipped in lemon. So, I wasn't expecting much but bitter and yuck. I thought perhaps I could make a drink out of it, maybe an alcoholic one. But no such luck. Perhaps because the season is off, but it really didn't taste like anything to me. It was slightly bitter, but not enough to really even make a taste. However, the texture was amazing! Not good, but interesting. It's very much like I would imagine Waterlollies being like. Kind of like the inside sacs of an orange, but unpopable. Twas very odd.
I might try buying one again if it's in season, but I wont jump to buy it again. An interesting experience I don't regret trying, but it leaves me unexcited to try it again. I agree with the people who say it's better off used as a decorative piece, much like the mini gourds that come out in the fall.
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