June 8 Frutopia

"Fruitopia"

 

 

While wandering through the supermarket last week, I was amazed at the incredible variety of fruit available, everything from local strawberries to exotic and unusual imports, all side by side. I stood and took a few minutes to look it over- the range of colors, shapes and scents of the assortments in the bins.

Not long ago, I saw something that mentioned doing a little exercise while in the grocery store. It was taking the time to consider the number of hands involved in getting the fruit from the place it grew, to the bin in the shop...in  a timely fashion, so the fruit was at its best for the person wanting to enjoy it. 

All those fruits. Right at my fingertips.
 
While at a farmer's market in New Zealand, I had the good fortune to sample a new-to-me fruit, a cherimoya, also known as a custard apple. Creamy and white, it tasted like vanilla pudding. Find out more about this fabulous fruit here.

Today, enjoy a piece of fruit, everything from its appearance, taste and aroma to its journey to reach you and be amazed at Nature's little miracles.