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On the other hand it has been shown useful in treating liver problems and diabetes. It even attacks cancer cells in the liver and more studies are being done on it. What an odd and delicious fruit.
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(02-05-2019, 04:15 PM)sally Wrote: What an odd and delicious fruit.
clang is growing on you?
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(02-05-2019, 04:18 PM)pyropappy Wrote: (02-05-2019, 04:15 PM)sally Wrote: What an odd and delicious fruit.
clang is growing on you?
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I don't know that there is anything delicious about him, but he nailed the odd fruit part. Two out of three isn't bad.
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Yeah he's more like a Durian.
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(02-05-2019, 08:29 PM)BigMark Wrote: Yeah he's more like a Durian.
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DANGER! DANGER! It's Girl Scout cookie time.
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(02-09-2019, 07:45 AM)Duchess Wrote: DANGER! DANGER! It's Girl Scout cookie time.
Thank God, nobody in my office is selling them or else there would be a thin mints and samoas shortage.
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(02-05-2019, 03:13 PM)Duchess Wrote: I just looked it up because I thought it sounded like something I'd like to try. I'm not concerned about the kidney comment because I'm pretty sure mine are fine but it gave me pause when I read it can affect your brain and cause neurological disorders. Jeez, Sal. I'm having second thoughts now. I think you should stop eating it, Sally. 
Star fruit is so good.
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Sally, what do you know about Portobello mushrooms?
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That they're delicious. I like all mushrooms, even the kind that make you lose your mind. Why, are you planning on doing something with them?
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(02-14-2019, 01:32 PM)sally Wrote: Why, are you planning on doing something with them?
I was intrigued when I read that some people have made them like a burger, they were referred to as meaty. I don't have a plan to do anything with them but I do have an interest.