Well we've been having fun this week. We've gotten to look at, read about and taste something not very many people have had a chance to try -- the Pawpaw.
What the heck is a Pawpaw many of you might ask? The Pawpaw, or(Asimina triloba) is the only tropical fruit native to North America. From the Kentucky State University website http://www.pawpaw.kysu.edu/
"The pawpaw (Asimina triloba) fruit has both fresh market and processing appeal, with a tropical like flavor that resembles a combination of banana, mango, and pineapple...."
Last year I took a trip to Kentucky State University in Frankfort KY, and attended the Pawpaw Foundation Conference and had a delightful time. I was fascinated to meet so many wonderful people who are so passionate about the Pawpaw.
I tried a number of them and the experience was truly unlike anything I've ever tasted. If you get the chance to try one of these, don't miss it! They're only available for a few weeks a year.
Look for these to become more sought after and to begin appearing on more menus in the future. Just don't put 'em in your pocket!!
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