Durian is highly esteemed among raw foodists, many of whom are the most avid durian addicts I have ever met. But at 30% fat content, durian is considered by many raw foodists to be too high for regular consumption. I caught up with Freelee at the Woodstock Fruit Festival to ask where durian fits in […]
Durianrider | Interview
Durianrider is a controversial health and fitness YouTube celebrity who speaks about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle following the raw food and vegan diet. He’s known for his tough love approach, zany sense of humor, and sometimes unconventional approach to getting his point across. This prickly exterior has won him many admirers and a […]
Fruitluck Durian Presentation
At durian stalls in Asia, Rob and I would draw stares of disbelief. Someone would inevitably ask, “How is it you eat durian? Western people can’t stand durian.” Then they would say sagely, tapping their nose, “The smell.” The truth is that we are not alone in our durian adoration. There is a select group […]
Rob goes Sri Lankan!
Two days ago we landed in Sri Lanka, hoping to catch the tail-end of durian season. I’m definitely going to miss the Philippines and all the friends we have there, but Sri Lanka has an exotic, mystical flavor that’s so enticing I think we’ll be sufficiently distracted. To get into the Indian-vibe, Rob decided to […]
Russian Fruitarians and an Island Vacation
With our 3rd wedding anniversary approaching, Rob and I were considering a trip out to Talikud Island. The last time we visited the Philippines we spent three days on Dayong Beach, the most picture-perfect white sand beach I have ever seen. But then our friend told us about Syroedny Resort, a retreat center on Samal […]
Mangoes and Friends in Koh Phangan
Jack showing off his sweet digs Our friend Jack from 30bananasaday.com invited us to come stay with him in his beautiful beach side villa overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. How could we say no? So after a few weeks on the durian hunt, we decided to give ourselves a little vacation, sans durian (or so […]
Durian Speed Eating
Probably the most exciting part of the World Durian Festival is the speed eating contests. Held twice a day and featuring a few different fruits, they attract crowds of Thais and a surprising number of foreigners. The premier event is of course the durian race, but the rambutan and mangosteen contests add another fun element, […]
