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Fruit party
« on: June 13, 2021, 12:20:49 PM »
Anyone want to have one soon?  I have some avocados and peaches and nectarines.  If we wait 4 or 5 weeks I'll have dragonfruit also.
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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2021, 01:20:49 PM »
Party on! I’m in. My votes to wait until dragon fruit is ready. Thanks dude.
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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2021, 01:37:15 PM »
Yes, for sure. I should have some canistel and dragon fruits, blackberries, peaches.

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2021, 02:09:22 PM »
when it gets closer Ill pick a date but tentatively July 24 should be good. 
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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2021, 12:00:58 AM »
I'll bring beer.

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2021, 12:49:44 AM »
I may be able to bring some white sapote by then

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2021, 02:32:52 AM »
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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2021, 02:42:06 PM »
I’ll always be there unless I have a scheduling conflict.

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2021, 02:56:54 PM »
West Coast has all the fun!
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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2021, 04:58:19 PM »
Dang Man!

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2021, 05:40:21 PM »
Beer doesn't go with fruits. At least for me, it would give stomach irritation or upset.

If you want alcohol then I would get someone to bring an non-complicated ice cream such as vanilla, strawberry, pistachio, mint with chocolate chips. Green tea ice cream?
Then pour some Southern Comfort over it. If not SC, then some kind of brandy or cognac. Slivovitz even?
Just my two cents worth :) Have a fun time tasting fruits and testing the brix on the ice cream 8)
« Last Edit: June 14, 2021, 05:44:29 PM by zands »

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2021, 05:46:58 PM »
Everyone seemed to really enjoy the Avocado Smoothie and fresh squeezed Sugarcane juice I made last time. Lots of people bring their fruit and home cooked food. It’s like a big pot luck with lots of fruit and many friends all interested in fruiting plants. It’s always a blast at Brad’s place.

If it’s not too hot, I may cook some crunchy salt and pepper shrimp to counter the sweetness of the fruit. If I’m feeling lazy, I’ll make some garlic miso edamame.

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2021, 05:59:13 PM »
We will do it in the morning so its not crazy hot.  Alcohol is fine if you want to drink its ok with me.  I will make sugarcane juice and make margaritas.  We can make it with or without booze for everyone.

I got a couple nice banana racks coming in soon too. 
« Last Edit: June 14, 2021, 07:05:20 PM by spaugh »
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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2021, 08:05:32 PM »
If it’s not too hot, I may cook some crunchy salt and pepper shrimp to counter the sweetness of the fruit. If I’m feeling lazy, I’ll make some garlic miso edamame.
Simon

At youtube I entered --- crunchy salt and pepper shrimp ---. There were over 100 video recipes
Did a youtube search for --- tomahawk steak ---- There were over 200 video recipes

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2021, 03:48:55 PM »
You are right..may be I will bring ice cream.

Beer doesn't go with fruits. At least for me, it would give stomach irritation or upset.

If you want alcohol then I would get someone to bring an non-complicated ice cream such as vanilla, strawberry, pistachio, mint with chocolate chips. Green tea ice cream?
Then pour some Southern Comfort over it. If not SC, then some kind of brandy or cognac. Slivovitz even?
Just my two cents worth :) Have a fun time tasting fruits and testing the brix on the ice cream 8)

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2021, 04:17:42 PM »
Oh dang I just realized I'll be out of town w/family the 23rd-27th.. fingers crossed the tentative date isn't the final one  ;D

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2021, 05:01:04 PM »
Trader Joe’s has Ube ice cream right now that is absolutely delicious and would probably pair well with fruit tasting, especially if used to clear the palate between fruits. They only have it for a limited time since Ube season is short, so they may already be out. I’ll bring a couple pints if I can find some.
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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2021, 11:37:43 PM »
Just not ben and Jerry's, I used to love their stuff then they started acting like retards!
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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #18 on: June 16, 2021, 03:37:02 PM »
will join Brad, let me know when, will bring whatever I have. most probably it would be apples.

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #19 on: June 26, 2021, 12:33:32 AM »
How did I miss this thread?? Avocado tasting was a blast I would love to go again. I can take anything I can buy. No fruit this year.

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #20 on: July 16, 2021, 07:27:46 PM »
I need to push this into August, my fruit arent ready.  maybe 2 or 3 more weeks.  Stone fruits are mostly done but dragonfruit and watermwlons are coming in and plenty of avocados.
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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #21 on: July 21, 2021, 10:35:33 PM »
Is August 7th good?  People still want to do this? 
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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #22 on: July 21, 2021, 10:51:43 PM »
I'm gonna be in colorado then but I'll make it to one of these eventually

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #23 on: July 21, 2021, 11:07:12 PM »
You could start the party now and binge drink for 3 weeks until the fruit is ripe.

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Re: Fruit party
« Reply #24 on: July 21, 2021, 11:12:45 PM »
You could start the party now and binge drink for 3 weeks until the fruit is ripe.

Good idea, I could use a drink after reading the news. 
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