Fruits of Sri Lanka Nov 22, 2009
From the humble banana to the notorious durian Sri Lanka boasts numerous exotic fruits and the local markets are awash with colour ... Durian The durian is probably the most notorious of tropical fruits due to its unpleasant odour. (Suite101.com)
Bubor Cha Cha is a mild success with a Malaysian influence Nov 11, 2009
Still in pancake land, there is one available filled with durian, the stinky-delicious-stinky-again fruit that is beloved by some, reviled by others ... The durian in the pancakes is mild and turmeric-hued, more fruity than stinky ... As the fruit cools, the odor intensifies, but this is still a mild durian experience. (Boston Globe)
Game for home-cooked delights Oct 30, 2009
Sweet temptations: Among the cafes specialties are the Apple Pie with Ice Cream (front) and the seasonal Durian Crepe Cake ... Besides a tempting selection of desserts like the homemade Apple Pie with Ice Cream and the Banana Cream Pie with Whipped Cream, Chow has also started to bake cakes to sell in her outlet and the seasonal Durian Crepe Cake is a must-try for those who cannot resist the king of fruits ... Made with fresh durian spread between layers of crepe, the price varies depending on... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Taking his show on a long road Oct 6, 2009
He was particularly amused by a large, spiky fruit called durian, that smells so bad it is not allowed on some of the city buses in Manila. Though it was McGee's first trip to the Philippines, he has performed to audiences throughout the world and later this month he will hit the road again, destined for Japan. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Red-flesh durian found in east Malaysia Sep 30, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Besides the commonly seen yellow-flesh durian, a durian species with reddish flesh is found in Sabah State in east Malaysia. "Durian hutan", which literally means "jungle durian," is well known as "sukang" or "tabelak" among the Kadazandusun community in the state ... The paper said the red durian flesh was thinner and drier compared with the cultivated fruit that was usually thicker and creamier, fetching a lower price of two to three ringgit (0. (Xinhuanet, China)
Isles' tropical fruit output drops Sep 23, 2009
Also up was production in the category of "other" fruits, which includes abiu, breadfruit, caimito, canistel, cherimoya, durian, jaboticaba, jackfruit, langsat, loquat, mangosteen, poha, rollina, sapodilla, soursop, starfruit and white sapot. The category of tropical specialty fruit does not include pineapple, papaya, banana or guava. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Of food and potions Sep 23, 2009
An item that invokes as much debate as blue cheese or durian fruit is the chou dofu (stinky fermented dofu). I had my first whiff of this substance outside a subway station while schooling in Hong Kong and have been hooked since. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Durian listed as worlds No. 5 most unusual fare Sep 19, 2009
Durian listed as worlds No. 5 most unusual fare ... Durian listed as worlds No. 5 most unusual fare ... DURIAN is ranked fifth on the list of the Worlds Most Unusual Food. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Growing grapes in Sendayan Sep 17, 2009
Thats what this is really - a sort of orchard, only with grapes instead of durian. Youll not find a combination like this anywhere else, said Azrul. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Adventurous appetite? 10 unusual foods to try Sep 15, 2009
Durian; MalaysiaSome Malaysian hotels put up signs banning the durian. The ultra-strong aroma of this spiky fruit may turn off tourists, but many Malaysians love its doughy taste. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Brasserie features long list of local favourites during Ramadan Sep 9, 2009
For those who prefer local desserts, there are the rich Sago Gula Melaka, soft and chewy Dodol Gula Melaka, Ais Kacang with Ice Cream, a selection of bubur Bubur Durian, Bubur Pulut Hitam, Pengat Pisang, Bubur Labu, Bubur Barli dan Sago and Bubur Cha-Cha to be tried out. Malay chef Mohd Norhafzai-neezan Hamzah said that the Nasi Kandar theme is always popular with the customers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Enchanting Lambir Aug 1, 2009
Researchers have listed at least 69 wild fruit trees species, including wild mangoes, durian and engkabang (illipe nut). Little wonder then that scientists from Japanese and American universities have permanent rainforest research stations situated in the park. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Repulsion Will be Televised: On why we watch men eating meat, Chris Ying, meatpaper Jul 17, 2009
But where Bourdain and Zimmern force smiles as they consume swallow s nests and insect larvae, Dhani fusses and moans when presented with unfamiliar durian or frog s legs. He ll stick out his tongue for the teensiest taste before fleeing. (Harper's Magazine)
Durian man of Ajil Jul 10, 2009
Instead, he is a 48-year-old durian seller from Ajil near here, a popular man among Hulu Terengganu residents who like his affable and forthright disposition ... They treat foreigners like family members, said the father of five when met at his durian stall in Ajil ... After almost a decade, I started to venture into selling durians by setting up a stall in Gombak, he recalled. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Forgotten evolutionist lives in Darwin's shadow Jun 29, 2009
He shot 17 orangutans and shipped their skins back to Britain, became a fan of the durian - a fruit known for its thorns and powerful odor - and admired the moral character and mental capacity of the Dayak people of Borneo. But his biggest contribution to science was his writings in the Malay archipelago on evolution and natural selection, building on an earlier four-year trek to the Amazon. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gems on the rocks Jun 23, 2009
It is the main pollinator of durian and petai and, so, is of considerable economic value to surrounding villages that grow or collect these products. The abundance of bats also suggests that they are an important source of natural insect pest control for the Jengka plantations. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Taking a romp through the swamp Jun 20, 2009
But to really feel the pulse of the flooded chambers and to test out my friends theory, I take a boat out from the Belukar Durian jetty and find myself weaving through Sedili Kechil River, a brackish creek and a bewildering place with its tangled and featureless terrains. But, really, no entertainment compares with the free shows that you get here every day. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rain causes lean durian harvest May 28, 2009
GEORGE TOWN: The durian season has begun but it looks like a lean affair, again. Bao Sheng Durian Farm co-owner T.S. Chang said heavy rain on the island at the beginning of the year had affected the durian flowering season ... Thorny delight: Chang showing some of his Kun Poh Ang Bak durians at his estate in Sungai Pinang. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Exotic fruit plants show in Golden Gate Park May 10, 2009
Jackfruit is often confused with durian, another fruit on display that is notorious for its stench. "It has been described as eating a raspberry dessert in a lavatory," Gonzalez said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Simple pleasures Apr 29, 2009
During the durian and rambutan seasons, the neighbouring farmers whom I have befriended would give me plentiful supplies for a pittance. And I would be just too happy to share them with family members, friends, relatives and neighbours. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A beauty with brawn Apr 18, 2009
Occasionally, I have durian, and every weekend I have sashimi. I love the Japanese red bean dessert and indulge if I havent got any TV appearances or magazine shoots. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mangosteen arrives with pan-Asian panache in Fresno Apr 8, 2009
Mangosteen also will have a dessert bar, serving ice creams in flavors such as lychee, durian (a Southeast Asian fruit), avocado and green tea, Huynh says. At about $10 or less, the entrees are priced to draw a crowd. (Fresno Bee)
Mekarsari to launch new fruit hybrids Mar 4, 2009
What would durian ("thorny fruit" in Indonesian) be without its thorns, or rambutan ("hairy fruit") be without its curls ... Reza Tirtawinata said Mekarsari researchers would soon give Jakartans and other visitors a chance to savor new kinds of fruits, such as durian without thorns, skinless jackfruit, round jackfruit, red mangosteens, small-seeded longans, and new varieties of guava and pineapple this year ... By July 2009, the fruit center will have released pineapples without the small sharp... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Kuali Malaysian Restaurant Feb 28, 2009
I suggest you share the tasting platter because we regret missing out on the baked cassava and the durian ice-cream pancake. Sago gula melaka is a timbale of white sago pearls, as delicate as bubbles, surrounded by light coconut milk and contrasting with the caramel of a palm sugar syrup. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Top five worst foods ever Feb 20, 2009
Keep in mind that most of these are not what one could classify as weird foods, say natto or durian or jellyfish (all disgusting in their own right, just a different story). My five worst foods in the world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
S E Asia Tour in a Nutshell? - Holi... Feb 18, 2009
No money has been spared on public buildings: the Singapore Opera House, shaped like the island s famous durian fruit, rivals the Sydney Opera House for style. The National Library is also a fascinating place to visit and the National Museum. (Suite101.com)
