Once you realize you’ve got a problem when it comes to durian, the next step is figuring out how to get an unlimited supply of it. That’s right —  you want to plant a durian tree of your own. You’re asking yourself: What if I could have a durian tree in my yard? I could eat as […]
Woodstock Fruit Festival | Photo Essay
Six-hundred fruit lovers and health seekers swarmed to the upper corner of New York state last week to attend the Woodstock Fruit Festival. It is by far the largest gathering of certified fruit freaks that I know of, and that includes durian fanatics. Although the durian was imported frozen from Thailand, this was the […]
VIDEO | Durian at the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2013
This week I’m posting videos of the durian goings-on at the Woodstock Fruit Festival, the largest gathering of fruit enthusiasts and health nuts in North America and possibly the world. Here’s a clip from the week’s first durian feast – most likely the biggest collection of durian in the Western Hemisphere. Did you enjoy this […]
Durian and Alcohol: A Deadly Mix?
Recently, researchers at the University of Singapore made headlines world wide when they created a wine made exclusively out of durian. The white wine has 6% alcohol, and will probably be approved for public consumption. This has a lot of people wondering, “Is that safe?” Throughout Southeast Asia, from Indonesia to Vietnam, it is widely […]
5 Reasons Why Durian Is the King of Fruit
Durian is affectionately called the King of Fruit throughout Southeast Asia. With it’s size, bristly appearance, and fanatic following, it’s an appropriate nickname. But like in any empire, there is more than one claim to the throne. The Aztecs once hailed the avocado as King. In India, the mango reigns supreme. To find out which […]
A Complete List of Durian Species
This is the first in a series about Wild Durian Species. For the next two weeks, I’ll be posting information about one edible durian species every day. Shortly thereafter I will be resuming the durian hunt in Cambodia. Enjoy! When most people think about durian, they have a pretty monochromatic picture of the fruit. It’s […]
10 Tricksy Ways Durian Sellers Cheat Durian Lovers
“There are three people you should never trust: Used car salesmen, lawyers, and durian vendors,” joked Leslie Tay of Singapore’s most popular foodie blog, ieatishootipost. We were sitting at one of his preferred durian stalls while I told him about our disappointing evening at Singapore’s most famous durian hotspot: Sims Avenue in the Geylang District, […]
How to Choose a Ripe Durian
Durians can be eaten at various degrees of ripeness. Some people, mostly Thais, actually prefer their durians slightly under ripe, like those who prefer their bananas green. Others, notably the Indonesians, often prefer a durian so ripe it’s developed an alcoholic bite. I like neither. I chase that perfection of flavor when the sweetness and […]
