hogmaw Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Is it me or is there a profusion of giant strawberries this year? I got a punnet in tesco and there are only about 6 in there, but they are the size of small apples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 The blackberries I had yesterday were the size of tangerines. MASSIVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Global warming. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Giant greenhouse forced tastless strawberries I would go for the UK field grown, tesco finest are very good, can not beat pick your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 went down the gower yesterday to pick your own , by the looks of it was a bit late bugger all left from a manic weekend apparently . plus spent most of today in with fooked up eyes bloody hayfever lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Giant greenhouse forced tastless strawberries Ah but unlike apples they are not tasteless like you think they would be. I am quite impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Ah but unlike apples they are not tasteless like you think they would be. I am quite impressed. I was talking about the difference in the giant forced stuff and the field grown, I am sure the giant ones taste good, but try a UK field grown at the same time, I did this test with a few of my younger chefs to explain the need to understand your produce and the importance of provenance and local sourcing , the difference is stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 I was talking about the difference in the giant forced stuff and the field grown, I am sure the giant ones taste good, but try a UK field grown at the same time, I did this test with a few of my younger chefs to explain the need to understand your produce and the importance of provenance and local sourcing , the difference is stunning OK good idea I look forward to a strawberry tasting session this weekend (all in the name of research, of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Were they tasty? I was put off strawberries last year because they were all watery and tasteless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Communism. That's what's causing it! Ever since Kim Jong Il launched his test rockets the size of fruit has gone through the roof (rocketed, if you will). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 wifey made a few flans , just had one for my supper mmmmmmm with extra thick creme:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 They should always be eaten at room temp, better flavour Place them on a stick and BBQ with cracked black pepper and thick balsamic vinegar for a nice BBQ treat I like strawberries with clotted cream jam and scones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 The blackberries I had yesterday were the size of tangerines. MASSIVE. I can't imagine growing brambles in a greenhouse, surely not?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I love the feeling of a strawberries more than the taste. The shape and texture and color. For a "real" strawberry hit, I reach for a strawberry milkshake. God really had his hat on, when he invented the shape and size of those new tesco strawberries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 For a "real" strawberry hit, I reach for a strawberry milkshake. Mmmmm, E-numbers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 For a minute I Thought this thread was going to be about the sweets. Love those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Strangest fruit I've had recently : Custard Apple (tesco) Yellow/Golden raspberries (tesco) Tiny Tangerines (M&S) All very nice. Give some weird fruit or veg a go! Don't eat a buddha's hand tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 For a "real" strawberry hit, I reach for a strawberry milkshake. A friend eats Nesquik straight out the container. Milkshake mix without the milk. mmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Yeah Jim, these days articifical strawberry taste is the way to go. Gave up sweets a while back now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 God caseys, that's hardcore. I bow to his inventiveness and sense of adventure. The worst I did recently was to smash up a marathon bar, and pour skimmed milk on and and eat it. Tells you a lot about my inner world that. Were has the Buddha's hand been then? And what does it taste like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Were has the Buddha's hand been then? And what does it taste like? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddha's_hand Tried one whilst over in Singapore. Tastes like water and smells like you're eating pot porri imho. If you're really hardcore try finding and eating a Durian http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian When I was in Malaysia I was wondering what all the 'no spikey hedgehog' signs were about. Seems Durian are not welcome in quite a few places. The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour, strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and offensive. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust. The odour has led to the fruit's banishment from certain hotels and public transportation in southeast Asia. I only saw that sort of sign, with no writing or warning of a fine. They do HONK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 If you're really hardcore try finding and eating a Durian http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian One of my local "eastern" supermarkets sells it, quite expensive though. The finding and eating part doesn't seem to be an issue, it's the smelling bit that I don't relish. Fruit - smell it before you buy it, if it smells of what it is then chances are it'll taste OK, if it doesn't smell of anything then chances are it'll be tasteless. This doesn't work with tinned food or things in sealed boxes / bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Durian stinks. When I was in Borneo last year.... god almighty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Haha, yeah caseys, In sri-lanka we have durian all over the place. The funny thing is , as you know, it was designed to smell like excrement for some reason - God knows why. But when you eat it (the fruit) it actually tastes quite nice. Actually I have no memories of eating that fruit on my last visit. And I think I rememer actually turning it down. My loss I'm sure. Budda's hand looks scary. Would not want that in my mouth. Just had a lushous peach, perfectly ripe. You know that 5 min window that you get, before they go mouldly, and just after they are too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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