Saturday, December 5, 2009

Photo hunt: curve


This is the fruit of the choko plant, in case you are wondering what a choko is. It is similar to a marrow, but has very prickly skin. It also has a sap that makes you itchy. That is why I don't harvest my fruits. I am a lazy cook.



My sister Rose likes to cook the tendrils. They taste very nice, but again the lazy person in me stops me from going to pick them, as they make you itchy. I will rather not eat than to suffer.

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The tendrils of the choko plants curve around looking for a host to twine on. I have a vine at my back yard, the leaves die in winter, and grow again in spring.



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14 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 5, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    i love your tendril shot...excellent eye you have!

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  2. Chubskulit RoseDecember 5, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Nice choices, love the second shot!

    My share of curved

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  3. YTSLDecember 5, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    Are these from New Zealand or Malaysia? Either way, don't recognize the plant at all! ;O

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  4. Hootin AnniDecember 5, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    Amazing...I knew nothing about this at all, so, I'm glad you informed us visitors!

    My curved stuff is here --- CLICK

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  5. EG CameraGirlDecember 5, 2009 at 3:33 AM

    I've never heard of them before. Very interesting. I suspect I would be as lazy as you about cooking them for dinner. ;-)

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  6. SandyCarlsonDecember 5, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    There is so much I learn from your blog. That is a neat plant. Totally new to me.

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  7. Kim, USADecember 5, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    My first time to see this kind of plant, don't know if we have this kind in the Philippines. Thanks for sharing!

    My PhotoHunt

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  8. Rebecca MecomberDecember 5, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    I don't blame you for being lazy! I'd rather not itch, too.

    My Curved photos are up. I hope you get some time to visit me! Have a wonderful weekend.

    Mrs. Mecomber
    New York Traveler.net

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  9. Chef EDecember 5, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    I think you write about interesting foods that I love to read here!

    I was thinking, can you email me?

    elizabeth@cookappeal.com Thanks!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    The tendril shot is lovely.

    Mine's up: www.cybercoven.org/wordpress/?p=913

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  11. Carolyn FordDecember 5, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    I also like the tendril...beautiful shot!

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  12. TorAaDecember 5, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    I like your solutions

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  13. Scott LawDecember 5, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Very nicely done. I really enjoy seeing so many varieties on this theme.

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  14. SusanneDecember 6, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Very interesting. I've never heard of these.

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